Interview

Three researchers share how the structure of professional networks affects women founders’ confidence, resilience and ability to navigate entrepreneurial ecosystems

The MD for the MEA region discusses how cutting-edge medtech is bridging gaps in care, boosting efficiency, and supporting sustainable health systems across the region

What differentiates DEC is that it operates within a purpose-built ecosystem where transport connectivity, public realm planning, hospitality and utilities are aligned around reducing environmental impact, says Maher

Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX, explains the thinking behind the programme and how it fits into the UAE’s broader cyber resilience agenda

De Salvo shares the strategic importance of the Middle East as a testing ground for the new protocol and why the next 12 months are critical for moving AI from theory to infrastructure

As hospitals seek to improve efficiency without compromising safety, connected environments that anticipate deterioration and surface insight earlier are becoming essential, says Muhsin

AWWG Group’s CEO reveals how a strategic alliance with Apparel Group is driving Hackett London’s aggressive expansion and digital evolution across the GCC

Dargham offers a grounded view on what real maturity looks like, where founders often stumble, and how platforms like Step are positioning the region to produce globally competitive companies

Boulos shares how companies in the Middle East are navigating reinvention, talent pressures, and the challenge of turning technology investment into real value

Mohammad Allakany, GM for MEA, at ELPEN, shares how innovation, sustainability, and pharmacoeconomics are redefining what success looks like for the UAE’s healthcare sector in 2026