Get All Access for $5/mo

#EntMETalks: Why Innovation Is Important In Staying Relevant In Your Business On the sidelines of GITEX 2019, we asked executives the significance of innovation and staying relevant in their businesses.

You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Held from October 6-10, 2019, GITEX Technology Week 2019 gathered more than 100,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors to discuss major trends and opportunities in the regional and global tech landscapes.

On the sidelines of GITEX 2019, we asked executives the significance of innovation and staying relevant in their businesses. Sharing their thoughts are Matthew Wilkins, Head of Digital Solutions, BizGroup; Wouter Debeyne, Senior Partner Development Manager ME, Tomtom; Vinay Nair, Head of Engagement & Product, Spotcheck; and Nikhil Nair, Consumer Business Lead MEA - HTC.

Related: #EntMETalks: How Entrepreneurs Manage A Small Team Effectively

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle He Started in His College Apartment Turned Into a $70,000-a-Month Income Stream — Then Earned Nearly $2 Million Last Year

Kyle Morrand and his college roommates loved playing retro video games — and the pastime would help launch his career.

Entrepreneurs

Here Are The 20 Startups Selected For The Eighth Cohort Of The MBRIF Innovation Accelerator Program

The final participants of the year-long program were selected from over 200 applicants from across 35 countries.

Franchise

He Moved From Pakistan at 18 and Got a Job at KFC. Three Decades Later He Owns a KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and More.

Shawn Shariff has operated every one of Yum! Brands flagship brands in Southern California.

Business News

Apple's AI Has a Catch — And It Could Help Boost Sales

Not every iPhone owner will get to use the new Apple Intelligence.

Entrepreneurs

Building A Legacy: ANAX Holding Chairman Satish Sanpal

This serial entrepreneur is eager to carve out an indelible mark on the UAE's business landscape.

Growing a Business

6 Effective Strategies to Secure Funding

Use these six proven strategies to secure the funding you need.