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Gulf Business Magazine
The Gulf Business Magazine delivers the latest business news and insights from across the Arabian Gulf region, with a special focus on the GCC countries — including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Hatem Dowidar – The Visionary Transforming e& into a Global Tech Powerhouse Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer of e& (formerly Etisalat Group), is widely regarded as one of the most influential business leaders in the Middle East and a driving force behind the UAE’s emergence as a global hub for technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Under his leadership, e& has evolved from a regional telecommunications operator into a diversified technology and investment conglomerate—a transformation that mirrors the UAE’s national ambition to lead in digital innovation and sustainable economic growth. Early Life and Education An Egyptian national, Hatem Dowidar earned…
Amin H. Nasser | Visionary CEO Driving Saudi Aramco’s Global Energy Leadership and Transformation Discover how Amin H. Nasser, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, is leading the world’s largest energy company through transformation — balancing oil dominance, global expansion, and sustainability goals under Saudi Vision 2030. Amin H. Nasser: The Visionary Behind Saudi Aramco’s Global Energy Dominance Amin H. Nasser is one of the most influential figures in the global energy industry. As the President and Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) — the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals enterprise — Nasser has transformed Aramco…
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum | The Visionary Behind Dubai’s Global Aviation Empire HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum – Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group | Leadership, Legacy, and Vision for Dubai – Explore the inspiring journey of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of the Emirates Group, whose visionary leadership transformed Dubai into a global aviation, tourism, and business hub. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Few leaders have defined modern Dubai’s economic and global stature as profoundly as His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. As Chairman and…
Fatema Al Nuaimi – The Emirati Executive Reshaping ADNOC Gas and the Future of UAE Energy Explore how Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, is steering the UAE’s gas sector through strategic growth, sustainability, and global energy leadership. Fatema Al Nuaimi’s Rise Signals a New Era for ADNOC Gas In the United Arab Emirates, energy leadership has long been central to national prosperity. Yet the appointment of Fatema Al Nuaimi as CEO of ADNOC Gas PLC in January 2025 represented more than a corporate milestone—it marked a strategic shift in how the UAE positions its energy future. As the…
Abu Dhabi, UAE — From 3-6 November 2025, the world’s energy community will converge at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the emirate’s role as a global hub for energy conversation and collaboration. Organisers expect more than 205,000 attendees from 172 countries, alongside over 2,250 exhibiting companies, underlining the scale and ambition of this year’s edition. Key Themes & Strategic Drivers In a world facing surging energy demands — driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, rapid industrial growth, and the reshaping of energy systems — ADIPEC 2025 places strategic dialogue, innovation and…
DP World’s $226.45 Million Investment Brings Dubai’s BOXBAY Technology to London Gateway Dubai, UAE – October 2025:Global trade enabler DP World is expanding one of Dubai’s most advanced port technologies to the United Kingdom, announcing a GBP 170 million (USD $226.45 million) investment to install the BOXBAY Empty Superstack system at London Gateway. This move marks a major step in DP World’s strategy to globalize Dubai-developed innovation, transforming how ports store, move, and manage containers through automation and electrification. Taking Dubai Innovation Global The BOXBAY High Bay Storage (HBS) system — first pioneered at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai —…
DAMAC Properties Unveils the Ultimate Islander Global Competition The Big Reveal Dubai-based luxury real-estate heavyweight DAMAC Properties has launched a bold new global campaign inviting travellers, content creators, and adventure-seekers to apply for the role of “The Ultimate DAMAC Islander”. The prize is unlike most: the winner will become a salaried employee of DAMAC and live full-time on one of the company’s eight tropical island destinations—all travel, accommodation and “experience” costs fully covered. What’s On Offer Live, explore and share life across eight exclusive island destinations, including locations such as Mauritius and Barbados. A salaried role as a resident-ambassador for…
Mohamed Bin Taliah Shares UAE’s Vision for a Future with AI-Driven Government Services At the UN Public Service Forum 2025 in Uzbekistan, H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah, the UAE’s Chief of Government Services, outlined the country’s bold vision for a new era of AI-driven governance. In an interview with Forbes Middle East, he explained how the UAE is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform public services—making them faster, smarter, and more focused on people’s needs. Transforming Public Services with AI Bin Taliah highlighted how the UAE has already begun integrating AI into multiple layers of government operations. From AI-powered facial recognition…
Dubai continues to strengthen its bridge with China, and the latest data from DMCC underscores just how dynamic that link has become. Over the past 12 months, DMCC recorded a 16 % rise in Chinese companies joining its free-zone community—taking the total to more than 1,000 Chinese firms. Meanwhile, bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the People’s Republic of China has now exceeded US $102 billion. In this article we explore what this growth means, why it matters, and how Chinese firms are leveraging Dubai—and DMCC specifically—as a global expansion platform. Why the Surge Matters The 16…
Saudi Aramco: Powering the World and Shaping the Future of Energy Introduction The Saudi Arabian Oil Company, known globally as Saudi Aramco, stands as a towering symbol of energy leadership, national pride, and industrial power. Headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Aramco is not only the world’s largest integrated oil and gas company—it is also a central pillar of the Kingdom’s economic strategy, a key global energy supplier, and increasingly, a force in the global energy transition. From its origins as a small U.S.–Saudi exploration venture in the 1930s to becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded energy company, Aramco’s story…