Entrepreneur Opinion

Trump’s first 100 days: What it means for Gulf businesses

The first 100 days has always been something of a benchmark for any new president. After all, it’s a quick way of assessing just how much impact the new leader has had in a short period, and which campaign promises are being delivered on first.

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked serial entrepreneur Jigar Sagar for the secret to success in Dubai

What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.

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Entrepreneur Opinion

Will Dubai still be an investor’s dream in 2035?

Will Dubai be an investor’s paradise a decade from now? Looking ahead, the emirate’s economic trajectory is promising, despite lingering challenges in the broader global financial landscape. Dubai’s strong fiscal policies and diversified economy have been key to its resilience, with forecasts from the IMF suggesting steady growth for the UAE as a whole. In

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Entrepreneur Opinion

Setting up a business in the UAE under 0% corporate tax

In a world where margins are tight and competition is fierce, international companies are under pressure to streamline their operations and maximise profitability. The UAE’s 0% corporate tax rate can help certain businesses do just that – but how can you qualify and benefit from this strategic advantage? In the past decade, the UAE has

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Entrepreneur Opinion

Why having a second residency in the UAE provides stability in today’s world

Life can be unpredictable. Whether that’s just a feeling or a fact remains to be seen, but what we do know is that people are increasingly looking to areas of the world that provide stability and security for their businesses and families.

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Opinion Startup

Government initiatives and supportive ecosystem: How Dubai is giving tech startups a leg up to become global players

As Dubai fulfils ambitious plans to become a global leader in technology and the digital economy, support for SMEs across all sectors has been impressive.

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked flowork founder and CEO Abir Moussa for the secret to success in Dubai

What’s the recipe for success in a place like Dubai? It’s not just about strategy or timing – for me, it’s a mix of mindset, connections, investor relationships, and, above all, passion.

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Opinion

That elusive breakthrough in Virtual Reality: is mass adoption just around the corner?

The GCC region is well advanced in the adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and as its member states continue along the path of economic diversification, the region is fast becoming a dynamic development and adoption hub for immersive tech.

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Opinion

Invisible risks for entrepreneurs: The lurking dangers of not hiring a CFO

New startups don’t always hire a chief financial officer (CFO) right from day one. After all, CFOs can represent a major expense in the early days, and much of the early-stage financial tasks can usually be handled by a combination of accountants and bookkeepers from outside the organisation, if necessary. But as an enterprise begins

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Entrepreneur Opinion Startup

GE asked créo Managing Partner Anisha Sagar for the secret to success in Dubai

'I can safely say that our world operates at an unmatched pace. Decisions are made quickly, opportunities appear overnight, and brands that move fast and execute efficiently are the ones that get ahead. That is our ethos at créo where we have built a fast, results-driven approach to marketing.'

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