Expert Speak
Outdated T&E Management can cost your business dearly
João Carvalho, Head of SAP Concur Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains that legacy Travel and Expense management systems hinder modern business growth, draining resources, risking complia...
Top tips for startups to enter the UAE market
Dr. Yousef Alhammadi, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), highlights the UAE’s thriving startup ecosystem, which is driven by robust infrastructure, localization...
AI reshaping the fraud landscape and creating new risks
Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET explains that the malicious use of AI is reshaping the fraud landscape, creating major new risks for businesses.
Startups enable a healthy use of tech in the UAE
Maryam Hassani, Head of Trends and innovation at the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), explains that startups play a crucial role in helping children stay safe online by developing innovative...
What it really means to be investment-ready?
Matt Spriegel, co-founder and CEO of Atiom, explains that tech startups must prioritize sustainable growth and customer satisfaction over rapid expansion. Striking a balance between initial success an...
How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek
Tomáš Foltyn, security writer at ESET, warns that cybercriminals waste no time in launching attacks aimed at cashing in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using...
New era of growth and sustainability for MENA VCs
Hasan Haider, Managing Partner of Plus VC, emphasizes that the MENA venture capital ecosystem is set for a robust 2025, fueled by falling global interest rates, renewed risk-asset appetite, and discip...
How UAE Universities are fueling over 5,600 startups
Ilya Melnichuk, CEO of Synergy University Dubai, highlighted UAE universities’ pivotal role in fostering entrepreneurship through specialised programmes, incubators, government partnerships, and...
Why SMEs are the backbone of a strong economy?
Mustafa Shaker, Sales Director at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone highlights the vital role SMEs play in the GCC economy, driving growth, innovation, and job creation, supported by initiatives like free ...