Opinion

Am I really an entrepreneur?

The word ‘entrepreneur’ is heard a lot these days and has come to mean different things to different people. You hear it when someone introduces themselves at a networking event, you see it pinned to a LinkedIn bio, and it’s worn as a badge of honour by business people great and small. It’s everywhere.

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Entrepreneur Opinion

How do you keep your customers forever?

When we talk about keeping customers forever, what we’re really talking about is loyalty. A common refrain is that it’s cheaper to retain a customer than find a new one, and having genuine loyalty means a steady stream of revenue and the ability to plan for the long-term.

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Opinion

The UAE’s evolving workplace dress code

Let’s face it, the days of a business suit being a non-negotiable part of a professional wardrobe are long gone. As industries expand and embrace new ways of working across the region, so does the workplace uniform.

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Opinion

The business of brains: is neuro-tech becoming the next big industry?

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has recently dominated headlines following the successful implantation of its first human brain chip in 2024. Often recognised as a world leader in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, Neuralink is now valued between USD 5–7 billion.

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Opinion

The unchanging fundamentals of effective marketing

While marketing best practices are in a state of near-constant evolution, it's striking how many fundamental principles have been here for as long as the discipline itself. Yes, algorithms change (as do the platforms on which they operate) but several basic principles stay constant.

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Opinion

Understanding UAE long-term visas: Golden, Green, Retirement and more

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

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Opinion

From idea to market: how to achieve rapid GTM success

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

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Opinion

How is AI optimising marketing agencies?

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

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Opinion

Is the Gulf really a fool-proof economy for entrepreneurs?

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

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Opinion

Why the UAE is fast becoming a global education destination

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

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