Entrepreneur Opinion

Why having a second residency in the UAE provides stability in today’s world

Life can be unpredictable. Whether that’s just a feeling or a fact remains to be seen, but what we do know is that people are increasingly looking to areas of the world that provide stability and security for their businesses and families.

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Government initiatives and supportive ecosystem: How Dubai is giving tech startups a leg up to become global players

As Dubai fulfils ambitious plans to become a global leader in technology and the digital economy, support for SMEs across all sectors has been impressive.

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GE asked flowork founder and CEO Abir Moussa for the secret to success in Dubai

What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.

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That elusive breakthrough in Virtual Reality: is mass adoption just around the corner?

The GCC region is well advanced in the adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and as its member states continue along the path of economic diversification, the region is fast becoming a dynamic development and adoption hub for immersive tech.

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Elon Musk announces ‘Dubai Loop’

Dubai is set to revolutionise urban transport with the introduction of an underground high-speed transit network, dubbed the ‘Dubai Loop’.

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Dubai sets record for electricity efficiency

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recorded the world’s lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) in 2024. The authority reported 0.94 minutes of downtime per customer, underscoring its commitment to delivering top-tier service and operational efficiency.

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Invisible risks for entrepreneurs: The lurking dangers of not hiring a CFO

New startups don’t always hire a chief financial officer (CFO) right from day one. After all, CFOs can represent a major expense in the early days, and much of the early-stage financial tasks can usually be handled by a combination of accountants and bookkeepers from outside the organisation, if necessary. But as an enterprise begins

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Google’s Sundar Pichai at Dubai Summit

Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that AI will create many new job opportunities, dismissing concerns that the new technology will have the opposite effect.

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Saudi Central Bank approves new fintechs

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has granted approval for four fintech startups to trial their solutions within its Regulatory Sandbox, furthering efforts to drive innovation in the financial sector. The newly approved companies cover areas including open banking and peer-to-lending.

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Top business centres in Dubai’s best buildings

Dubai is home to a wide range of premium office spaces, each designed to cater to the needs of your specific business. Whether it’s cutting-edge coworking hubs or prestigious serviced offices, the city pretty much has it covered. But clearly, a startup will be looking for something quite different from an established company, and there

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