Fujairah 2025: a bright future ahead
With a promising future ahead of it, the emirate of Fujairah has seen excellent growth, expanding its economy by about one third since 2021, and currently showing year-on-year growth of around 8%.
Economy
Opinion
Economy
Opinion
Open finance, big opportunities: The UAE’s blueprint for digital banking
Innovation has always been a key part of the UAE’s development strategy, and its financial sector is no exception. With a vision to position itself as a global fintech hub, the nation has invested heavily in creating an ecosystem where digital banking can thrive.
Economy
Opinion
How DIFC is redefining family wealth management
As global wealth grows, so does the complexity of managing it. HNWIs and ultra-high-net-worth families increasingly seek bespoke solutions to preserve and grow their wealth while ensuring smooth intergenerational transfer. Enter the family office – a vehicle synonymous with tailored wealth management and holistic legacy planning.
Opinion
Which businesses will thrive in the autonomous vehicle revolution?
As autonomous vehicles (AVs) edge closer to mainstream adoption, they promise to be more than just a new way of getting from A to B. Like most new tech, they’re going to disrupt pretty much everything around them. This is concerning in some ways, and exciting in others.
Economy
Opinion
Startup
How did the UAE and wider GCC become the land of opportunity?
With many countries in the West struggling economically, the GCC has seized the moment to position itself as a land of opportunity. From visionary government policies, innovation-friendly initiatives, and a relaxation of immigration laws, the GCC has rapidly transformed into a major destination for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Opinion
The most important factors when analysing candidates according to top recruiters
What should you be thinking about when it comes to candidate analysis? You’ll be dealing with a lot of information, including CVs/resumes, conducting interviews and reference checks.
Opinion
Building bridges: How the UAE and China are shaping a new era of global trade
The UAE has long positioned itself as a critical gateway between East and West, leveraging its strategic location and world-class infrastructure to connect global markets. With China emerging as a key player in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the UAE has become the cornerstone of this burgeoning relationship, facilitating trade, investment, and cultural exchange
Opinion
Healthcare at home: how technology, innovation and collaboration are shaping chronic-illness treatment
Achieving better health outcomes for chronic illness in Dubai is fast becoming an urgent healthcare priority. From a clinical and financial point of view, there’s a pressing need for improved patient outcomes coupled with more efficient treatment and better value.
Opinion
Acquisition and Sale: The Crucial Role of CFOs in Maximizing Investment and Exit
Throughout every stage of buying and selling a company, a chief financial officer (CFO) needs to be nimble. A keen eye for detail is crucial; prioritising cash flow and administering diligent financial stewardship ultimately remain the CFO’s responsibility, and they are the very foundation of everything they do.
Opinion
The growth of coworking spaces: Why Dubai leads the way
When it comes to coworking spaces, not all cities are created equal. While the concept of flexible, collaborative work environments has taken off globally, some locations struggle to make it work.