The idea of the university as a purely academic space, divorced from commercialisation, is a concept from the distant past. Back in the 1940s, a professor at Stanford University in the US began encouraging his students to consider how their ideas and research could be applied in the industry. It's no coincidence that Silicon Valley
UAE-based proptech platform Takeem has secured investment from REACH, the accelerator backed by National Association of Realtors through its REACH Middle East programme.
flydubai reported a pre-tax profit of AED 2.2 billion for 2025, carrying a record 15.7 million passengers as it expanded its global footprint.
Islamic fintech across the GCC is on track to reach USD 341 billion by 2029, led by strategic reforms in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A new global AI Adoption Index by Cybernews places the United Arab Emirates among the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence markets, ranking third globally with a 56% adoption rate in 2025.
Etihad Airways delivered a record AED 2.6 billion profit in 2025, up 47% year-on-year, as passenger numbers surged 21% to 22.4 million – making it the fastest-growing full-service network carrier globally.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued new guidelines directing licensed financial institutions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The UAE Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has issued its first-ever seven-year UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk, valued at AED 550 million.
Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council to enhance governance standards and long-term sustainability for family-owned enterprises across the UAE.
It’s 2026, and the global real estate investment landscape is more competitive than ever before. While opportunities abound, building a multi-country portfolio requires a clear vision and a willingness to adapt.
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