For many looking to build a life in the UAE, the visa system can seem harder to follow than it really is. Officially, there are just two categories: tourist and resident. But within the resident group, there’s a growing list of long-term options tailored to different needs, including investors, business owners, professionals and retirees. This

Quick, go-to-market products have traditionally been hard to develop. Software development used to require technical expertise, long development cycles, and the cash to cover both. Given the resources and time needed for successful development in the past, these restrictions have, understandably, prevented many new products from seeing the light of day. But this is no

At our agency, we see firsthand how AI is transforming the marketing industry – though not always in the ways many had anticipated. Yes, AI is showing up in chatbots, customer interaction, and content creation and optimisation, among many other areas. And while this brings undeniable efficiencies, it’s important to challenge a common misconception: that

Is any economy fool-proof? Clearly not. But is the GCC region the closest we can get? The stakes are high when it comes to answering that question because choosing the right global location to launch or scale a business can be make-or-break for entrepreneurs. It’s undeniable that the Gulf region has emerged as a powerhouse

A lot has changed in UAE education over the past few years. What was once a system built mainly around local demand and expat families has grown into something broader, more global, more competitive and more ambitious. Enrolments are rising, new schools and universities are opening and standards are climbing. In Dubai alone, international student

Some investors swear by timing the market, waiting for the lowest dip before buying and selling at the top. It’s a great theory. The problem? Real estate doesn’t work that way. Property markets are not like stocks or crypto – they move at a different pace. Prices shift over months or years, not overnight. And

The first industrial robot was developed by George Devol in 1954 and sold to General Motors, who used it on their production line. Today, robotics is big business. Goldman Sachs has stated that by 2035, the global humanoid robot market will reach USD 38 billion, while Elon Musk predicts it will eventually become a USD

The UAE’s healthcare reforms and legislative changes appear to have been well received in many quarters. After all, a closer alignment with healthcare regulation in developed Western economies was arguably long overdue.

The Gulf’s rapid ascent in the global sports arena is undeniable. Whether it’s high-profile investments in foreign clubs, attracting top talent to play in the region’s domestic leagues, or hosting huge global sporting events, the Gulf has made it to the forefront of sports in a remarkably short time.