In this issue

Making the right connection - Mastercard aims to ensure financial inclusion for one billion people by 2025
Regional head Raghu Malhotra reveals the plan

Phi Trends: A balanced approach

2020 has clearly depicted that investors must focus on prioritising companies with sound business models, writes entrepreneur and investor Shailesh Dash, who shares his perspective in this monthly column

2 mins

Paying it forward

Financial inclusion is a not a topic that Raghu Malhotra, president of Mastercard Middle East and Africa, takes lightly. In this exclusive interview, he speaks of the importance of ensuring an equitable financial future, of leveraging key technologies and offers advice to leaders on handling a crisis

8 mins

Acquiring abundance

UAE-based businessman and motivational speaker Dariush Soudi reveals details about his entrepreneurial journey, his new crypto venture and why he remains bullish about the future

4 mins

Understanding the HYDROGEN HYPE

Here’s why the GCC is well-positioned globally to play a leading role in the supply of hydrogen

5 mins

Educating a generation

Ihab Fikry and Ibrahim Kamel, co-founders of Arab e-learning platform Almentor, recently raised $6.5m in a Series B funding round. Here’s what they plan to do next

4 mins

Moving in a new direction

The mobility industry has been evolving rapidly thanks to technology and changing consumer preferences, says Richard Sikkel, CEO of UAE-based Massar Solutions

3 mins

Calling tech SUPPORT

The pandemic has brought ICT to the forefront as a critical enabler of business continuity, says Hou Tao, vice president of Huawei Technologies

3 mins

Healthy outlook

A delegation of medical operators from Switzerland recently visited the UAE to explore opportunities to grow the Swiss medical tourism sector

3 mins

In the driver's seat

A centuries-old Swiss watchmaker and a thoroughly British luxury carmaker recently joined forces, announcing the first timepiece as a result of that partnership

4 mins

A swing and a win

The Emirates Amateur Golf League Mini-Series held last month proved the operational feasibility of the much-anticipated world’s first franchise-based amateur golf league that will be held later this year

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.