Business Insights

Business insights from featured businesses, industry titans, sector disruptors, c-suite executives, founders, and experts across Europe and the Middle East.

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Eating Europe : Embark On A Gourmet Getaway

Food tour company, Eating Europe, invites travellers  to discover culinary delights while delving into a tapestry of tales from each region. We explore the traditional tastes of the Italian portion of the journey.

FarmERP : Implementing Agriculture 4.0

Sanjay Borkar, CEO and co-Founder of FarmERP, discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing Agriculture 4.0 in the Middle East and Europe.

England v Sri Lanka Test Series : Cricket Under the Clouds

England failed to lift the gloomy skies that descended upon The Oval with a subpar performance against Sri Lanka in the third Test.

Norway’s Fjords : Breaking the Arctic Ice 

Norway’s fjords have taken a bruising from excessive cruising, prompting the government to take action by prohibiting fuel-powered ships. We explore its impact on the country’s environment and local communities.

What hobbies outside of work have helped you to become a better leader?

To round off each issue, we ask our contributing business leaders for their views on the same question: What hobbies outside of work have helped you to become a better leader?

Bread Ahead : Baking Royalty

Known as the King of Doughnuts, we speak to Founder and household baking name, Matthew Jones, about the Bread Ahead story as it goes from strength to strength in Dubai and expands rapidly throughout the region.

Brand Finance : The Global Rise of Middle Eastern Brands 

Savio D’Souza, Director of Brand Finance, highlights how the forward-thinking brand strategies of Middle Eastern organisations across healthcare, telecommunications, and wealth management sectors are elevating the region’s international market positioning.

Masdar City : Curbing Urban Impact

As the quest for sustainable cities continues unabated, the inhabitants of Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates consider sustainability to be more than just a buzzword, but as an eco-oasis blueprint for the rest of the world.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games : Sustainability for the Win

Every four years, the Olympic Games, the world’s largest sporting event, captures the attention of global audiences. This year is no different, as host city, Paris, is setting an inspiring example by implementing a landmark sustainability strategy.

What traits do you look for in an employee?

To round off each issue, we ask our contributing business leaders for their views on the same question: "What traits do you look for in an employee?"

A New Approach : Helping Leaders Navigate Today’s Business Challenges

Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of performance consultancy Notion, assesses the growing disconnect between today’s business leaders and their employees and explores the feasibility of implementing a new management model to cultivate a healthier workplace.

Hexagon : Bike to the Future

We showcase Hexagon’s partnership with ARCH Motorcycle to craft bespoke, high-performance cruisers, supporting the quality control demands of engineering and producing unique riding experiences.