The UAE’s real estate market, with its fast pace of development and vast scale serves as a prime example of supply and demand in action
Opinion
short-term rentals
Are short-term rentals more eco-friendly than hotels?
The future for short-term rentals is every garage having an electric car charger, and drinking water filters installed instead of plastic bottles
FATF
Why coming off the FATF grey list means stronger trade for the UAE
The removal opens doors to new opportunities and increased investor confidence
financial freedom
What does achieving financial freedom mean?
The foundation of financial freedom is rooted in a comprehensive understanding of one’s financial situation
Space economy
How the UAE is disrupting the old-world space order
The development of a thriving space economy is now widely recognized as an important driver of economic diversification and advanced technological growth
Africa
Why GCC investors are pouring money into Marrakech
Morocco’s GDP growth projections of 3.1 percent in 2024, 3.3 percent in 2025, and 3.5 percent in 2026 bolster investor confidence
Air transport
Private jet charter services set to rise in GCC as sector sets new standards in transparency
The region’s burgeoning economy are fertile ground for the private jet charter sector
AML / CFT
Why the UAE is leading the way as the first Gulf country to be removed from the FATF grey list
This decision – which followed the UAE’s completion of 15 FATF recommendations – is a testament to the UAE’s unwavering commitment to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism
digital banking
Digital lending offers GCC banks effective inroads into the vital SME segment
Surviving and thriving in the growing SME space calls for investment in digital solutions
Blockchain
Securing investments: Navigating the risks in the crypto surge
The Gulf’s institutions and investors must safeguard their digital assets before it is too late
Imposter Syndrome
Reframing ‘Imposter Syndrome’: A catalyst for learning and personal development
Imposter Syndrome doesn’t need to a negative experience
Cyber Security
Digital transformation governance: Why should a CEO care about it?
Most organisations embarking on the digital transformation journey have very general and grand vision statements, but many leaders can’t define what they are transforming into
Green Hydrogen
From Vision to reality: How Saudi Arabia is advancing clean industries under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious march into the future looks bright
Dubai
Leveraging evolving trends in retail to drive sustainable growth
Throughout it all, Dubai’s retail sector endured and is now positively thriving
Dubai
Does your living space affect your mental and physical health?
Wellness as a pillar of real estate development is a forward-thinking concept
Why listing cryptocurrency on the London Stock Exchange benefits the Middle East
The move could reduce obstacles and increase transparency for investors in the region