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Five Minutes With…Khaled Kefel, Managing Director, Fastlink Application

Mobile and tablet seller Fastlink is looking to expand across MEA, says its MD, Khaled Kefel.

Five Minutes With…Emma Cullen, Manager, Capital Club Dubai

Increasing costs are one of the club’s biggest challenges currently, says Cullen.

Five Minutes With…Nigel Cope, Co-Founder & CEO, COINS

The use of information technology within the construction industry is changing rapidly, says Cope.

Memac Ogilvy Cashing In On MENA’s Media Market

Ogilvy CEO Miles Young and Memac founder Eddie Moutran talk about their landmark local buyout deal.

HTC Fights Back, Eyes Larger Market Share

After a poor 2013, the struggling phone maker says it is ready to claw back global market share.

UAE Federal Credit Bureau To Start In June – CEO

Al Etihad Credit Bureau has so far collected 22 to 24 months of data from around 70 credit data providers.

Bespoke Tailor Kachins Chief On Expansion Plans

Kachins Group managing partner Ravi Ramchandani talks about why stand alone stores click in the mall rich Dubai.

Five Minutes With…Benoy Kurien, GM, Al Hamra Real Estate Development

The property development industry is all about providing value to homeowners and investors, says Benoy Kurien, general manager of Al Hamra Real Estate Development.

How Will Expo 2020 Impact The UAE Jobs Market?

Suhail Masri, VP sales at Bayt.com, gives his insight into the impact Expo 2020 will have on the UAE’s job market.

Five Minutes With… Mark Preston, CEO And Executive Chairman, City Index

Having just opened the company’s first Middle Eastern office in Dubai via sister brand FX Solutions, Mark Preston, CEO and executive chairman of City Index, talks the local forex market, the impact of technology and the global investment climate.

Exclusive: Hill International CEO On Handing Over Power

Irvin Richter, CEO of Hill International, is stepping down at the end of the year to allow his son to take charge. But that won’t stop the firm’s frenetic pace, he says.

Five Minutes With… Jawad Squalli, Regional Vice President, Epicor ME

Software vendor Epicor is looking to expand in the Middle East, says Squalli.

Five Minutes With… Ammar Abulohom, CEO, Dar Al Aqar

Dubai’s real estate market still has plenty of growth opportunities, says the CEO of property brokerage service provider, Dar Al Aqar.

Five Minutes With… Mark Waugh, Global MD, Newcast, ZenithOptimedia

Branded content is rapidly gaining ground in the Middle East as digital penetration increases, says Waugh.

Customer Service “Biggest” Challenge For UAE Banks – Senior Official

Lenders hurting themselves by cold-calling customers, says head of Retail Banking at Emirates NBD.

Five Minutes With… Alvaro Silva-Santisteban F, Director, Peru Trade Office – UAE

Peru hopes to double trade with the UAE this year, according to the head of the Trade, Tourism and Investment Office of Peru in the UAE.

Five Minutes With… Rohit Walia, Executive Chairman, Alpen Capital

Rohit Walia, executive chairman of investment bank Alpen Capital, gives his insight into investments in the GCC-India corridor, M&A landscape in the region and the company’s new venture Alpen Asset Advisors .

Dr Ahmed Samerai Interview: Give A Little

Alicia Buller meets up-and-coming film producer and all-round businessman Dr. Ahmed Samerai.

Five Minutes With…Lynn Zovighian, MD, Zovighian & Partners

The broader participation of women in their family businesses will instigate an incredible change in the private sector, says Zovighian.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…E-Recruitment

Gulf Business speaks to James Randall, sales manager at eFinancialCareers Gulf.

All You Need To Know About The Samsung Galaxy S5

Hayssam Yassine, head of telecommunications at Samsung Gulf Electronics, discloses more details about the Samsung Galaxy S5, set to release on April 11.

Five Minutes With… Geoffrey Nejman, Co-founder M.Micallef

French perfumer M.Micallef is looking to expand across the region having launched in Dubai last year, says Nejman

Five Minutes With… Andreas Borgmann and Mark Carroll, Founders, Kcal

With malnutrition prevalent, there is an undeniable need for healthy eating choices in the GCC, say Kcal’s founders.

Five Minutes With…Debbie Baertschi, CEO, MOXiT.com

E-commerce in the Middle East has tremendous potential to grow, says Baertschi.

GQ Bar Bosses: Promoting Gentlemen’s Culture In Dubai

The newly launched GQ Bar in Dubai is calling all gentlemen to experience a night they won’t forget, its owners tell Aarti Nagraj.

All You Need To Know About The Sony Xperia Z2

Izzat Kittaneh, business director MEA, Sony Mobile Communications, discloses details about the Xperia Z2, set to hit shelves next month.

Dubai Islamic Bank Eyes Kenya, Indonesia For Expansion

The emirate’s largest sharia-compliant lender says it is entering a growth phase domestically and internationally.

Five Minutes With… Deepak Babani, CEO, Eros Group

Eros is planning to open five new stores in 2014, confirms CEO Deepak Babani.

30 Seconds On The Business Of…Middle East’s Oil and Gas Industry

Gulf Business speaks to Terrence Zwambila, managing director, 3M Gulf.

Five Minutes With… Dion Maritz, General Manager Middle East, ICLP

Regional loyalty marketing is slowly becoming more sophisticated, says the general manager of loyalty company ICLP.