What’s driving GCC CEOs’ confidence amid global uncertainty? In this episode, we break down why 90% expect revenue growth in the next year and how resilience, digital transformation, and economic diversification are shaping the region’s business momentum. Stephen Anderson, PwC Middle East’s Strategy Leader, unpacks bold growth forecasts, evolving workforce challenges, cybersecurity threats, and shifting investment priorities.

Note: insights in this episode reflect the pre-tariffs context at the time of recording

The retail landscape in the Middle East is evolving rapidly as consumer demands shift.

Hosted by Patricia Keating, episode 1 of Reimagining our region, looks into the key forces driving this transformation: trust, data security, sustainability, and AI.

Our guests, Roy Hintze, Partner at PwC Middle East and Ayman Beydoun, CEO of Brands for Less (BFL), explore how brands are adapting to the growing demand for personalised experiences, responsible data usage, and environmentally sustainable practices. With trust at the heart of consumer loyalty, our guests discuss which brands are setting the standard and which ones risk falling behind in this rapidly evolving marketplace.

What does effective ESG implementation look like in today’s business environment? In this episode, our host Patricia Keating is joined by Vijaypal Singh Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of ESG at Emirates NBD. Together, they explore how companies are aligning sustainability targets with long-term business planning, and the role finance, policy, and technology are playing in achieving the region’s climate goals.