In this issue

Banking on a people business - Despite the dawn of robo-advisors, the MEA head of Swiss private bank Julius Baer, Regis Burger , is bullish about his industry's human future.

Special Report: The Fintech disruption is here.

Driving ahead

The next phase of the UAE’s mobility market is here and it will revolutionse the way we travel

3 mins

As The Coronavirus Spreads, What Are The Regional Implications?

The coronavirus infection that has left China grappling, has also managed to disrupt the global supply chain, writes Zainab Mansoor

2 mins

COUNTING ON THE HUMAN TOUCH

Technological advancements have disrupted the wealth management industry while global uncertainties continue to unsettle the fortunes of many of the world’s richest. But Swiss private bank Julius Baer’s head of Middle East and Africa Régis Burger is confident that people will remain at the heart of the business. Here’s why

8 mins

DOORS WIDE OPEN

From offering entrepreneur licences in “hours” to hosting pop concerts, Saudi Arabia is going all out to attract foreign direct investment. Is it succeeding so far?

4 mins

ALL IN GOOD TASTE

With food security high on the UAE’s agenda, local F&B operators are investing heavily in innovation and new technologies, as was evident at the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. What comes next?

8 mins

CHARTING A NEW COURSE

With Malaysia’s biggest bank opening its first overseas branch in Dubai, will the industry benefit from greater collaboration?

4 mins

BALANCED GROWTH

Dubai-based Danube Group is focusing on growing its existing businesses, says managing director Anis Sajan

2 mins

Fintech: Disrupter to normaliser

Contrary to popular perception, financial technology (fintech) has been around for a while, but only in recent years has it appeared to take over.

9 mins

Can banks play the fintech game?

Fintech may seem like a millennial uprising, but truth be told, the deployment of technology to facilitate financial offerings has been around for decades with credit cards finding their way into consumer pockets in the 1970s, and online banking into consumer lives in the 1990s.

7 mins

Alpha moves

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a crossover SUV primed for the track, but equally easy to handle during an everyday intra-city drive

4 mins

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Gulf Business is the region's premier business monthly for decision-makers, corporate leaders and high-ranking business and government executives. This magazine offers readers cutting-edge analysis' of news and views that have a direct bearing on their businesses and work, providing insights into the local and regional business domains.