Opinion

UBO regulations and structuring in the UAE: What investors should know

The UAE has reshaped its approach to corporate transparency over the past five years. It has adopted key international frameworks, brought disclosure rules into line with OECD expectations, and pushed through reforms that move it away from the old offshore model. These shifts affect how UAE structures are used for holding assets and running cross-border

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The business of private: A look at the regional private jet market

Private jets are big business. The most recent estimates place the worldwide private jet market at USD 39.84 billion this year, a significant increase from USD 25.87 billion in 2021.

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Solopreneurs in Dubai: Why the UAE is the global capital for one-person businesses

If you run a business entirely on your own, do everything from strategy to execution, and prizes independence, then you may be a solopreneur. And whether you remain a solopreneur for your entire career or eventually branch out into entrepreneurship, the business landscape of the UAE has been carefully curated to provide the ultimate launch

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How agentic AI will help marketers, not replace them

It’s clear that marketing is at a turning point. As AI changes from passive prompt-following assistants to active agents, marketers who fail to adapt may well find themselves left behind. To be clear: this isn’t just about greater efficiencies, it’s about a fundamental shift in how work is done.

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Opinion

The new rules of power dressing

For the past five years, headlines have sounded the death knell of the suit. And yet, despite predictions of board meetings dominated by hoodies and trainers, the suit endures. Tech billionaires might dress down, but there’s an undeniable soft power exuded by a good suit. Power dressing isn’t an entirely contemporary concept – the modern

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Opinion

What does proptech mean for the Dubai real estate market?

For years now, the Dubai real estate market has attracted investors from around the world and – like so much of the emirate – is increasingly powered by cutting-edge tech. Enter property technology, or proptech.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Opinion

The case for UK property investing is just getting stronger

It’s been a noisy year for global markets. Stock prices have moved sharply in both directions, and headlines have been dominated by tariffs, inflation targets and shifting interest rates. Through all these ups and downs, UK property has kept moving steadily forward. House prices are rising, rents continue to climb, and mortgage rates are beginning

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