In a period of unprecedented digital and financial transformation across the GCC, a new breed of leaders is emerging — those capable of combining strategic foresight with financial precision. Among them stands Ahmed Abu Elazm, who describes himself as “a rare hybrid — CEO vision with CFO precision.” With more than 24 years of experience […]
Unlocking Hidden Value in Egypt’s Agricultural Waste Egypt produces an estimated 30 to 45 million tons of agricultural residues annually, which is a hidden source of value too often seen as just waste. For decades, this output has been treated as a problem: open burning (leading to environmental crises like the “Black Cloud”) or low-value […]
Tell us about AccuSights Sam Khan: AccuSights is a U.S.-based Cybersecurity platform. It was unearthed with the belief that world-class protection should not be a privilege for Fortune 100 companies, but a right for every business, whether small or big. I founded AccuSights in Chicago and expanded into the UAE cybersecurity this year, officially launching […]
In a region accelerating toward the future, it’s frustrating to watch capable young people slowed down by systems that no longer match their ambition. Their struggle isn’t rooted in a lack of talent, it’s rooted in a lack of access. Over the years, I’ve seen brilliant minds miss out on life-changing opportunities simply because the […]
The rapid transformation of business and labour market in Middle East is evident by its incorporation and usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different local and international sectors. AI technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing to robotics and automation are already penetrating sectors such as health‐care, logistics, finance, smart cities and public […]
In many leadership rooms across the Middle East, one question still tightens the air: “What do you mean you don’t have the answer?” It reflects a belief that leaders should always know. Not knowing can be seen as weakness or indecision. Yet the world leaders operate in today is noisier, faster, and more complex than […]
As the UAE’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, businesses increasingly rely on online platforms—websites, apps, digital marketplaces—to engage with customers. In such ever-evolving digital era, Terms & Conditions (“T&Cs”) are not just administrative text tucked away in a footer. They are legally binding agreements that define the relationship between a business and its users, […]
Tell us about yourself and your background- I guess my career life is split into three stages. I was a GB Speed Skater for 17 years, competing in three Olympic Games and winning British, European, and World medals. During this time, I was also the S&C coach for the British Figure Skating Team, including two […]
The advent of Artificial Intelligence has presented organizations across the Middle East and globally with an unprecedented strategic opportunity. Yet, for many, the journey has been marked by frustration: pilot projects that fail to scale, significant investments that yield marginal returns, and a growing sense that the technology is not living up to its hype. […]
In an era where sustainability is no longer a trend but a mandate, few names stand out in the region’s circular-economy movement like Mostafa El Kabbany, the founder of Big Scrappers. His journey didn’t begin with an app, a pitch deck, or a tech office. It began more than a decade ago — on the […]
