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Five minutes.. with Anantara Al Baleed Resort Salalah GM James Hewitson

James Hewitson gives a unique insight into Anantara’s new property as it prepares to open for business

Five minutes with.. Masterminds Education co-founder Tania Siddiqui

Tania Siddiqui discusses education in the region and her firm’s expansion plans

Aldar’s CEO Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak on building the future of the UAE

Aldar Properties’ Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak talks about the company’s role in transforming the emirate, and why the future looks bright for the ever-growing developer

BCG partner Dr Leila Hoteit on work-life balance and beating sexism

The authors of Game Changers speak to Dr Leila Hoteit, partner and managing director of Boston Consulting Group

Behind the curtain of… Green energy

Gulf Business speaks to Al Fajer Neon Energy CEO Alexis Gianniotis

Asia’s hospitality king: Minor Hotels CEO William Heinecke

The billionaire chairman and CEO of Minor International reveals the firm’s Gulf expansion plans and explains why recent consolidation in the industry may not be a good thing

Interview: Sofana Dahlan, the first Saudi woman allowed to study law

The authors of Game Changers speak to Sofana Dahlan, founder and CEO of Tashkeil

Behind the curtain… Air charter services in the UAE

Gulf Business speaks to Seawings commercial manager Mithu Agarwal

Exclusive: Dnata president on what lies ahead

President of dnata and Emirates Group services Gary Chapman explains where it all began and where the company is going next

The airport architect: TAV Group CEO on the aviation landscape

Sani Şener, group CEO of Turkish airport construction company TAV Group, discusses the company’s future plans

Leap Ventures’ Noor Sweid on why firms should invest in women’s leadership

Noor Sweid talks inspiration, investing in growth-stage companies and why it is important for women to be in leadership roles

IMG Worlds of Adventure’s CEO on recreating Dubai as a theme park hub

With the grand opening of IMG Worlds of Adventure on the horizon, chief executive officer Lennard Otto explains what people can expect

GBK’s CEO on conquering the burger market

Alasdair Murdoch, the CEO of Gourmet Burger Kitchen talks turning the brand around, its global and regional expansion plans and acquisition rumours

Jo Malone: Following a new scent

Fragrance queen Jo Malone charts her return to the market after selling the business that bears her name

Five minutes with… Quantum Global chairman Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais

The global investment firm is planning to open an office in Dubai to further boost its Africa presence

Talking trade with Alvaro Silva-Santisteban F.

The Director of the Trade, Tourism and Investment Office of Peru in the UAE, explains why the two nations are enjoying a blossoming relationship

Tim Kobe on bringing design studio Eight Inc to Dubai

Eight Inc Founder and chief executive officer Tim Kobe explains why he brought the big-hitting design firm to the emirate

Why the GCC’s future could lie in greater union

EY MENA chairman and CEO Abdulaziz Al Sowailim on how GCC countries are responding to oil price volatility

Interview: Serial British inventor James Dyson

Dyson gives Robert Anderson an insight into the British company’s plans, following the unveiling of its latest product

UAE online platform TV.ae to help boost Arabic talent

Marwan Saab, chief creative officer of the newly launched platform TV.ae, is hoping to bring to bring a new generation of Arabic talent to the regional and international stage

In conversation with Saudi adventurer Raha Moharrak

The authors of Game Changers speak to Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to conquer Mount Everest

Marco Pierre White – from ‘enfant terrible’ to international businessman

During a candid Q&A session the revolutionary celebrity chef reveals the life experiences that made him a successful restaurateur

Exclusive: HH Sheikh Ahmed on Dubai and Emirates

The airline’s chairman and chief executive explains how it has ‘challenged the historical norms’ of the aviation industry

Five minutes with… Linda Abdullah, head of Dubai Medical Tourism Office

Linda Abdullah explains Dubai’s medical tourism ambitions following the launch of the Dubai Health Experience brand

Five minutes with… Dubai Eye Business Breakfast presenter Brandy Scott

New Zealander Brandy Scott talks to Gulf Business after making a return to the radio show she left in 2013

Behind the curtain of luxury retail

Gulf Business speaks to OBS Lifestyle chief executive officer Andy Moss

Exclusive interview: Saudi businesswoman Muna AbuSulayman

AbuSulayman talks philanthropy, diversification and the benefits of social media

Exclusive: ENSHAA CEO Raza Jafar on where the Dubai developer is headed

The luxury developer is focussing on sustainability

Five minutes with.. Centric founder and CEO Usman Khalid

Khalid discusses the digital marketing industry and the company’s expansion plans

Interview: WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell on Iran and more

Communications giant WPP’s CEO Sir Martin Sorrell discusses acquisitions, Iran and that $86m pay cheque