Author: Business Dunes
The construction and contracting sector in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region is entering a new era of transformation, driven by ambitious national visions, mega projects, foreign investment, and a renewed focus on sustainability, innovation, and local capacity building. From futuristic cities to world-class infrastructure, the region is becoming a global hotspot for large-scale developments that are reshaping economies and skylines alike. Saudi Arabia: Leading the Region’s Construction Boom At the heart of the region’s construction momentum is Saudi Arabia, whose Vision 2030 roadmap has positioned the Kingdom as a magnet for infrastructure and real estate investments. With over…
As Saudi Arabia undergoes rapid industrial transformation under Vision 2030, the demand for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services is accelerating across key sectors such as oil & gas, construction, power generation, aerospace, and manufacturing. With safety, quality assurance, and asset integrity becoming national priorities, NDT is emerging as a critical enabler of operational reliability and risk mitigation in the Kingdom. NDT: A Cornerstone of Industrial Safety Non-Destructive Testing refers to a range of techniques used to evaluate the properties of a material, component, or system without causing damage. Methods such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), magnetic particle testing (MT),…
Many business leaders find their business direction over the course of time by maximizing their opportunities. Dr. Blessing Mudavanhu, Chief Executive Officer of CBZ Holdings Limited is one who had always focused on academics, which saw him complete his Mathematics Ph.D. qualification with flying colors. He had not considered getting into the business world. However, while treading the journey, he ended up being in business, and ever since that, he has never looked back. He shares, “I have come to appreciate that the best learning experiences are when change takes place unexpectedly or unplanned. These times have taught me to be clear…
Following the release of the first-ever Fortune 500 Europe, Business Chief celebrates the minority of women leading some of the region’s biggest companies. If ever you needed a demonstration of the existence of corporate gender disparity, look no further than the newly-released Fortune 500 Europe. The first-ever European instalment of the iconic list shows women lead 35 of the region’s 500 biggest companies – which translates as just 7%. For context, that figure stands at 10.4% in the US and 5.8% globally. Clearly, there is still plenty of work to be done when it comes to achieving gender equality in…
A new bank arrived in the Philippines this year. But don’t expect to see brick-and-mortar branches appear on the streets of Manila, because the new brand, GoTyme Bank, has a unique approach for a new kind of consumer. Instead of opening the doors of physical branches, GoTyme Bank’s launch was marked by the appearance of special digital kiosks that will be deployed throughout the retail ecosystem of the Gokongwei Group. From supermarkets, department stores and even convenience stores, this approach will help Filipinos make the move to mobile banking and financial services offered by the new venture. A partnership between…
For more than 150 years, engineers at Siemens Energy – one of the world’s leading energy technology companies – have been spearheading the electrification of the world. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. “Our mission is to support companies and countries with what they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make energy reliable, affordable, and more sustainable,” describes…
There are many routes to becoming a Procurement leader, but Mansour Al Blooshi may have taken one of the more unusual career paths to the profession. The world of procurement found Mansour almost by accident while he was working at Etihad Airways as a member of the airline’s renowned cabin crew. Before that, he was a professional football referee in the UAE league. “Being a referee taught me three valuable lessons that I bring to procurement,” says Mansour, now Head of Procurement at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). “Fairness, patience, and clear decision-making are crucial both on…
Sustainable security expert Anna-Lisa Miller, Group CISO of Spectris is leading the way for women in a field that is growing exponentially and one which is becoming one of the top priorities for global organisations. When Miller started in the industry 20 years ago, she was one of few women specialising in IT security and claims the industry “chose me” but she is now working to ensure cybersecurity is ingrained into the core culture of every business as the cyber threat landscape widens. She is leading the charge against cyber attackers at UK-based Spectris, which works to make the “world…
King Saud Medical City (previously known as Shemaisi Hospital) is one of the largest public district general hospitals. In 1956, it had a level one trauma centre in Riyadh and was one of the largest territory care centres in Saudi Arabia, with the capacity for 1,500 inpatients. The original building consisted of small segments. Now, it’s a complex that changed to a hospital in 2010. In 2020, KSMC opened the first digital operating theatre in Riyadh with a robotic surgery. In 2023, the hospital launched its first HIS system. Now, King Saud Medical City is known for its emergency department…
Advancements in computational modelling and experimental research are transforming how the oil and gas industry manages multiphase flow—the simultaneous movement of gas, liquids, and sometimes solids through pipelines. Sophisticated tools like AspenTech’s HYSYS® and the Tulsa Unified Model (TUM) are enhancing flow prediction accuracy, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety and sustainability in pipeline operations. Understanding the Challenge In oil and gas transport, especially from offshore platforms to onshore facilities, fluids often move in unprocessed states. This mixture of gas, oil, and sometimes water or solids creates multiphase flow, which is complex to predict and manage due to varying…