A more balanced approach has emerged, where luxury coexists with a commitment to creating affordable housing solutions
Opinion
Dubai
Dubai rental market trends and affordability challenges: Will we see a shift in 2025 based on global changes and trends?
With more people settling in Dubai long-term, homeownership has become an increasingly attractive option for those who can afford it
US Election 2024
Predicting Trump would win 312 college votes took me two minutes. Here’s how I did it
Correctly forecasting the exact final election result was not rocket science
Blockchain
Why Dubai’s crypto future is female led
Dubai’s strategic focus on inclusivity has allowed women to step into critical roles, contributing to the global crypto economy
gcc jobs market
Bridging the skills gap: Aligning education with Saudi Arabia’s growing job market
Saudi Arabia could draw insights from successful models abroad as it looks to address the shortfalls in its education market
Artificial intelligence
Will institutional knowledge triumph over AI assistants?
An AI can do everything – except decide who you should meet for lunch
business leaders
Driving business growth: Why every CEO needs a stellar CFO
The role of CFO has evolved rapidly from providing financial analysis to performance management and strategic input far beyond the traditional role of financial gatekeeper
AI in energy sector
Lessons to be learned from UAE’s AI-energy leadership
Collaboration between the public and private sectors has been instrumental in scaling AI-driven solutions
foreign direct investment
The UK and the GCC: An economic growth partnership
As long-term partners, the UK and GCC know we must prioritise the policies and strategies that benefit our home economies
accounting
The CFO of the future: How is the role changing?
The expectations of the role of CFO are changing for the best, with the job becoming broader, more complex and more interesting
friendships
Building a mind for life: Embracing the strength of our social bonds
Much of life is shaped by what we believe and tell ourselves
BRICS
BRICS in Russia: New world order shows the West on the backfoot
As over 30 heads of state gather for the BRICS summit in Russia, we’re witnessing not the isolation of a pariah state, but the emergence of a new global coalition that challenges the very foundation of Western diplomatic power
Donald Trump
Trump is heading for 312 college votes, with a near-landslide win. Here’s why
The polls suggest Trump and Harris are tied. But the same data shows Trump could be marching back to the White House by a landslide
Dubai education
Dubai’s booming education sector heralds a new golden age of Arab scientific discovery
The role of the Arab world in global science is only set to boom
Dubai World Cup
Dubai is redefining what it means to be a global horseracing hub
Horseracing moves fast, but Dubai is even faster
gen x
Why Gen Z are the GOAT
Gen Z aren’t just delicate flowers who can’t handle the office environment, they can transform businesses for the better
Dubai real estate
UAE real estate market stands a critical juncture: Unpacking 2024 trends and 2025 forecasts
As the market evolves, a focus on sustainable living, affordable housing, technological enhancements, and community-centric developments will be crucial