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Five Minutes With Adem Ceylan, VP Marketing & Sales, ME, Turkish Airlines

Adem Ceylan says the carrier has earmarked a budget of $180 million this year for commercials and promotions.

Interview: Damas CEO On The Jeweller’s Re-Rise In The UAE

Exclusive: Anan Fakhreddin reveals how the company is rebuilding itself after hitting rock bottom in one of Dubai’s largest business scandals.

Exclusive Interview: Emirates NBD CEO Shayne Nelson On Dubai’s Boom

Shayne Nelson says he is confident that the lender’s legacy problems are now finally over.

Flexing For Success: Nitesh Seebran, COO, Gold’s Gym

Ever keen for a workout, COO Nitesh Seebran explains how he hopes to lift the Gold’s Gym brand to the top of the GCC fitness market.

Interview: CEO of Swiss Watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier On ME Plans

Jean-Marc Jacot explains how the company’s Middle Eastern expansion will help raise its global profile.

Exclusive: MAF Properties CEO George Kostas On Dubai’s Retail High

In an exclusive interview, George Kostas elaborates on the future of the company.

With Islamic State On March, Lebanon’s Christians Must Agree On President

Lebanon’s presidency, the only one reserved for a Christian in the Arab world, has been vacant since May, when Michel Suleiman’s term ended.

On The Fast Lane With The Boss Of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Jesse Vargas discusses how he is fast-tracking the growth of the world’s only Ferrari –branded theme park.

30 Seconds On The Business Of… The GCC’s Entertainment Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Ali Haidary, CEO of Sports and Entertainment Solutions.

Exclusive: Ooredoo CEO Dr.Nasser Marafih On Rebranding, Taxes And 2022 World Cup

Marafih reveals the problem with excessive taxation on telecom operators, and why he is certain Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

MontBlanc CEO Charts Middle East Growth

Faced with declining sales, Montblanc International CEO Jerome Lambert explains how he hopes to bring the historic pen maker forward in the digital age.

Exclusive Interview: Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir On The Middle East’s Tech Leap

The rapid consumerisation of technology is putting huge pressure on businesses and governments, says Kheradpir.

Interview: McLaren’s Middle East Boss On Why Business Is Booming

Ian Gorsuch makes a pit stop in Dubai to discuss the business of supercars.

Five Minutes With… Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove

Video content is playing an increasingly important role in online advertising, marketing and brand awareness, says Steve Rotter, VP Digital Marketing, Brightcove.

Exclusive Interview: Frits Van Paasschen, Starwood CEO

Starwood’s global president and CEO plots the next phase of the hotel chain’s ambitious Middle Eastern expansion.

Five minutes with… Juan Manuel, Marketing Head, Andalucía Tourist Board

Andalucía is looking to attract Arab tourists to its shores, says Juan Manuel Ortiz Pascual.

Five Minutes With… Paolo De Renzis, Commercial Manager, ME, BA

British Airways’ area commercial manager, Paolo De Renzis, discusses the airline’s operations in the Middle East and reveals some details about its new 787 First Class cabin.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Digital Media Market

Gulf Business speaks to Ali Nehme, managing director-digital, Starcom Mediavest Group, Middle East and North Africa.

Dubai’s SensAsia Urban Spa Prepares To Expand Across The GCC

The company is looking to grow through a franchising model, says founder and owner, Salina Handa.

Five Minutes With.. Elyes Mrad, VP Sales & Marketing, Hertz

Can renters are becoming younger, increasingly using vehicles for leisure purposes and booking online says Elyes Mrad, VP sales and marketing, Hertz.

Exclusive Interview: Masafi CEO Reginald Randall

Randall faced waves of uncertainty when UAE water exports were banned. The Masafi CEO reveals how he got the ship firmly under control with a new plant in Turkey.

Qatar Central Bank Says To Be Flexible With Govt Bond Issues

Qatar’s central bank chief Sheikh Abdullah said future sales of government bonds with longer maturities would depend on both liquidity conditions and investor demand.

Five Minutes With.. Dr. Ahmed El Tigani, GM, Al Rawabi

UAE dairy company Al Rawabi is looking to address key health concerns in the UAE, says general manager Dr. Ahmed El Tigani.

Five Minutes With… Vladimir Dabbah, VP Global Sales, MEA, Marriott International

Dabbah reveals why Dubai is the best destination for hotel growth in the region.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…The GCC’s Private Banking Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Fouad Hamiyeh, head of UAE offices at Crédit Agricole Private Banking.

Five Minutes With… Richard Weilers, Chief Operating Officer, Tsogo Sun Hotels

Weilers reveals why the South African hotel operator opened its first Middle Eastern property in Abu Dhabi.

Five Minutes With… Ward Ulmer, Associate Dean, Walden University

Online learning is a growing form of higher education in the UAE and globally, says Ulmer, associate dean at Walden University’s College of Management and Technology.

Five Minutes With… Henrik Christiansen, Executive Director, Bukhatir Group

The UAE-based conglomerate is seeing a boom in the construction market, says Henrik Christiansen.

Five Minutes With… Jim Moaddab, COO, Caramel Group

Jim Moaddab, COO at F&B specialist Caramel Group gives his insight into the company’s expansion plans and the UAE restaurant market.

Exclusive Interview: HE Helal Saeed Al Marri, Dubai’s Tourism Chief

The director general of DTCM reveals how he plans to make Dubai the world’s number one holiday spot.