In a business world led by targets and metrics, leadership can sometimes become a performative function, where senior executives adopt a persona that they feel fits a pre-defined mould. Driven by the need for external validation, those leaders act on optics rather than authenticity, rarely building the trust it takes to succeed in the long-term. […]
For over ten years, people have debated traditional finance versus crypto. But both systems actually serve the same purpose: storing and moving value and putting it to good use. The story of competition is shifting to one of coming together, especially in the Gulf region. What seemed like a battle was really a negotiation between […]
Despite the rapid spread of digital payments, cash in circulation across the MENA region continues to grow. Claudio Sgarlata, Global VP and Managing Director MEA at Giesecke+Devrient, global leader in SecurityTech, explains why central banks and financial institutions are investing in smarter cash infrastructure and what it takes to modernize a system that billions still […]
What role does Arcera Life Sciences play in building collaborative healthcare ecosystems? At Arcera, our role is to help connect and activate the healthcare ecosystem so innovation can translate into real outcomes for patients. Healthcare progress today depends on alignment across many entities. Researchers, regulators, clinicians, technology leaders, and industry must work together to turn […]
Every year around International Women’s Day, companies across the Middle East publish glossy statements about gender equality. When the month ends, the numbers barely shift. That gap between rhetoric and reality is one of the most expensive inefficiencies in the region’s economy. This is not a conversation about values. It is about competitive advantage. Middle […]
There is an image that has crossed the centuries and still speaks to us with unsettling relevance: Icarus flying toward the sun. He does not fly out of necessity, nor to survive. He flies because he can. The myth of Icarus is not merely a tale about youthful recklessness, but a radical metaphor for human […]
Periods of uncertainty change how people make decisions. Whether due to economic pressure, regional tensions, or disruptions to travel and daily life, consumers are understandably more cautious and selective about where they spend time and money. For businesses in sectors like hospitality, entertainment, and leisure, this can translate into significantly reduced footfall and slower bookings. […]
How did you get started in entrepreneurship? What inspired you to take the leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship? I spent years in corporate observing how slow and expensive innovation can be, but my transition was really driven by a passion to lead on my own terms. I realized that to solve real problems for […]
Steven Nasser is the Chief Technology Officer for SABER Investment Company L.L.C., a locally owned company holding a diverse portfolio of products and services anchored around its long-standing expertise in manufacturing and engineering since 1976. In his role, he manages the company’s strategic growth and key partnerships with a global network of technology vendors and […]
Tell us about your company Mavicore. Mavicore is a specialized project management and execution company that supports dynamic players in the global construction industry in reducing inefficiencies, driving growth, and minimizing overall project risks for all stakeholders. What led to you founding the company? After 13 years in leadership roles within the European Life Sciences […]
