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From the accelerating digitalisation driven by AI to the complexities of demographic shifts, de-globalisation and the urgent push for de-carbonisation, Professor Laing offers insights into these four trends

Ajman Bank CEO Mustafa Al Khalfawi joins Gulf Business Editor Neesha Salian for an in-depth discussion on the bank’s strategic transformation and the key factors behind its record-breaking performance

With its sights set on prestigious series such as Euro Cup 3, the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC), and Formula 4 (F4), newly launched formula racing team AKCEL GP is looking to dominate the track, nurture the next generation of racing talent, and break boundaries in a sport where every millisecond counts.

AKCEL GP is the latest venture from the AKCEL Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning technology, real estate, IT, and green energy. Founded by UK-based businessman Amit Kaushal, the group’s ethos of sustainability and innovation forms the backbone of this motorsport endeavour.

In this interview, Kaushal explains the thinking behind the AKCEL GP launch.

In this interview, Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO of Etihad Salam Telecom, reveals the company’s journey from its 2005 roots in fixed telecom services to its transformation into a leading digital services provider in Saudi Arabia. He discusses the strategic shift toward AI, IoT, and cloud technologies, explaining how robust global partnerships and initiatives like “Green Tomorrow” are laying the groundwork for the future of digital connectivity. Additionally, he highlights the company’s recent participation at LEAP and its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digitalisation efforts.

In this interview, Pablo Sanz Salcedo, executive director of digital products at ROSHN Group in Saudi Arabia, outlines the company’s digital strategy. He explains ROSHN’s collaboration with Google on AI initiatives and discusses how digital channels are increasingly used in property sales, with some transactions completed entirely online.