Informa’s long-time chairman departs 

After 12 years, Derek Mapp will leave the role that he has held since 2008. Mapp oversaw a long list of strategic initiatives including the US$5 billion acquisition of UBM in 2018.

Baidu looks to India

Alibaba has been making investments in India for years. Baidu’s CEO, Robin Li made his first trip to India this week looking for AI talent.

Key sources of Alibaba’s revenues

Alibaba updates could easily fill this newsletter. There is always plenty of interesting articles on the e-commerce giant. Here Forbes breaksdown the group’s revenue sources.

Yes, Alibaba is everywhere. Up next: Africa

Alibaba looks to extend its reach into every corner of the globe. This article reviews the group’s ambitions in Africa.

Abu Dhabi signs deal with PCMA

Abu Dhabi continues to make moves to build its foothold as a key centre of business events in the Middle East.