It all starts with an idea – that amazing spark an entrepreneur attempts to turn into a business. The question is whether that initial idea or concept solves a real problem. It’s a fundamental question that underpins every business that wants to scale.

When Abir Moussa founded flowork, her vision was simple but radical: to create workspaces that don’t just house people but empower them. “Every space has the power to influence how we feel, think, and perform”, she says. “Design isn’t decoration – it’s a silent partner in human health and creativity.

Everyone knows delegation is good, but not everyone knows how to do it right. Or to put it another way, not everyone – if they’re truly being honest with themselves – wants to delegate.

When it comes to sales, few topics spark more debate than the simple question, “Do salespeople need to be likeable?” Many people say it’s unimportant, while an equal number insist it’s vital.

Each time Dubai’s property market gathers pace, predictions of a looming correction follow. Commentators warn of overbuilding, speculate on demand softening, or call the cycle unsustainable. Yet the city has repeatedly defied these forecasts.

It’s no secret that the UAE has made AI a national priority. In fact, it led the world by appointing a Minister for Artificial Intelligence as far back as 2017, before expanding the role to encompass AI, the digital economy and remote work in 2020.

Online reviews matter, and companies often take extraordinary measures to gain positive reviews and prevent negative feedback. This makes good business sense: a recent study showed that almost three-quarters of consumers read online reviews when they are researching businesses, and a similar number state that these reviews influence their purchasing decisions.

What’s the life expectancy for a child born in 2025? Could today’s newborns be climbing mountains or skiing at 80 and perhaps working until their 90th birthdays?

The frantic scenes often played out on the floors of stock exchanges around the world, with arm-waving dealers shouting ‘Buy!’ and ‘Sell!’, are never seen in real estate investment. This is an altogether slower, more considered market than the trading of stocks and shares.

Over the last decades free zones have been instrumental in helping Dubai attract inward investment. They’ve given foreign investors the ability to set up quickly, hold full ownership and manage cross-border activity from a secure base, but at the same time, they’ve always kept a clear line between these and onshore firms.