Video marketing in 2025: What smart marketers know
Video marketing is moving fast, and all too often, when brands feel they have caught up with the latest platform or format, everything seems to shift once again. The pace of change can be daunting.
Opinion
Opinion
Remote control: The role of POA in Dubai business and investment
As a hub for business and investment, Dubai attracts entrepreneurs, investors and families from around the world. Many base their assets or operations here while spending much of their time abroad. But handling transactions or managing affairs from overseas isn’t always practical.
News
Bahrain, UK sign $2.7bn sustainability deal
Bahrain and the UK have signed a second Strategic Investment and Collaboration Partnership (SIP2), securing a $2.7bn investment from Bahrain’s private sector into the UK.
Economy
News
UAE sees FDI hit $45.5bn in 2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UAE soared to $45.5bn in 2024, marking a 48% increase from the previous year, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Economy
News
Google contributed $5.9bn to UAE economy in 2024
Google contributed over $5.9bn to the UAE economy in 2024 with its AI-powered tools enhancing productivity across businesses and individuals, while supporting the nation’s digital transformation. The Android and Google Play ecosystem supported 30,000 local jobs, reflecting Google’s broader impact on employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship and its role in supporting the UAE’s ambition to become
Entrepreneur
News
Startup
UAE’s SaturnX raises $3m
UAE-based stablecoin startup SaturnX has secured $3m in seed funding to fuel its expansion into Southeast Asia. The round was led by White Star Capital with backing from multiple institutional investors. Founded in 2024, SaturnX provides an API platform for B2B money transmitters and financial services, enabling seamless digital dollar transfers. The startup has already
Opinion
The use of AI in therapy – what are the business opportunities?
Over a relatively short time, AI has found its way into many aspects of our lives. One area that is experiencing a major transformation is therapy, and mental-health care more broadly. This month, AI Healthcare Week 2025 took place in Dubai, highlighting how AI is reshaping mental health care, especially within the UAE.
Economy
News
UAE-China MoU to boost cross-border payments
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to enhance cooperation in cross-border payment infrastructure.
News
Dubai to host Global Public Transport Summit 2026
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has for the second time received the flag to host the Global Public Transport Summit 2026. The summit was first held in Dubai in 2011.
Economy
News
UAE deepens science and tech ties with Germany
The UAE has strengthened its collaboration with Germany in science, innovation and advanced technology following a series of high-level meetings in Berlin.