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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Opinion

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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Opinion

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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Opinion

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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Opinion

AI and technology: transforming diabetes management

The idea of gamification in diabetes management has been around since Merck developed the Type 2 Travelers Project back in 2013. However, low user retention has bedevilled many smart-phone diabetes apps. Meanwhile, incidence of the disease is predicted to keep growing, with a prevalence of over 12% in adult populations by 2040.

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Opinion

Will the GCC soon dominate the global aircraft industry?

The last few weeks have seen a flurry of activity in the GCC, with a number of large aircraft orders being announced or re-affirmed following US President Donald Trump’s visit.

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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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