By Shereen Shabnam The recent Arabian Travel Market and the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference reflects travel and hospitality remain a priority for the region   Travel and hospitality professionals from from around the world ventured into Dubai recently for the 24th…read more

VAT is on its way and in less than a year we will be affected by it.  There are conferences being organised to educate people on the implications on VAT in the UAE. Individuals and companies especially must take steps to ensure that a proper strategic plan is in place…read more

We meet with Bassam Dahman, Regional Director for the RSM Middle East and North Africa to get his expertise and knowledge on VAT legislation. RSM is one of the leading audit, tax and advisory service companies globally to understand the introduction and implementation of…read more

By Shereen Shabnam As we enter the second month of 2017, we were invited to listen to the thoughts of Massimo Falcioni, CEO of Middle East Countries at Coface about the global economy at the Capital Club in Dubai. His presentation was insightful and looked at the current…read more

  By Omar Farid, PepsiCo's President for the Middle East and North Africa   As President of PepsiCo, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Omar Farid is responsible for PepsiCo MENA’s foods, beverages and nutrition businesses, which comprise more than…read more

Salma Sakhnini graduated with an MBA from Yale University and a BA from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and holds the Master Franchise for 360 Solutions - the leading training company globally- for the GCC region, and is a Certified Executive Coach from the International…read more

Today the business environment is ever changing. It is becoming more and more difficult for businesses, whether large or small, to survive in the market place. When looking at the statistics, they can be frightening. However, with strong leadership and knowing how to lead…read more

Dr. Brian Etemad   Dr. Brian Etemad Esq., the dynamic CEO of Tamleek Real Estate Co., a high-profile Dubai-based luxury property advisory, brokerage and consultancy, always lights up the room when he walks in with his charming disposition. A perfect host at his beautifully…read more

SEMARK and Nispana thanks key stakeholders, dignitaries and industry leaders for being a part of the second and final day of TAV IT’s Airport Modernization Summit 2016, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. The premier event is being held under the patronage of His…read more

By Shereen Shabnam   Ten years ago working as PR & Business Development Director for theming consultants, MTE Studios, we struggled to explain to developers what theming meant and what immersive experience centres were. Often we would refer to our projects like…read more