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Qatar: Non-energy private sector business activity accelerates in November

Increases in jobs and wages remain among fastest on record

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Institutional custody of cryptocurrencies: Beyond the ‘not your keys’ myth

Digital asset custody for institutions is a game of operational resilience, multi-layer security, and audit trails

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Why MENA business leaders must prioritize mental health in their strategy

PwC’s Hopes and Fears report reveals that only 33 percent of employees in the Middle East feel their well-being is a priority at work

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Institutional custody of cryptocurrencies: Beyond the ‘not your keys’ myth

Digital asset custody for institutions is a game of operational resilience, multi-layer security, and audit trails

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Is Bitcoin a bubble? Sure, if bubbles could last for decades

Unlike classic bubbles, Bitcoin's value proposition doesn’t rely entirely on price hype

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Banking & Finance

Decentralized vs. traditional finance: Is integration inevitable?

In a truly hybrid future, we might see a financial system that uses DeFi's technology to underpin TradFi’s infrastructure

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Jumeirah Thanda

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Dubai Holding’s Jumeirah expands into Africa with exclusive island, private safari reserve

Jumeirah Thanda Island and Jumeirah Thanda Safari will open for bookings starting December 2024

UAE National Day

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UAE National Day: Places to visit and fireworks to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Residents will observe a two-day break for the UAE's National Day on December 2 and 3

Etihad Airways

Hospitality & Tourism

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

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Saudi Arabia to introduce VAT refund system for tourists in 2025

Key tourism targets for 2025 include attracting 127 million visitors to support the goals of the National Tourism Strategy

Emirates Casablanca

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Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

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UAE National Day: Popular travel destinations for the long weekend

Mumbai and Kochi topped the list this year for their vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and convenient travel times

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Hospitality & Tourism

Saudi Arabia sees 27 percent surge in incoming tourists over 9 months, says tourism minister

By the end of 2023, tourism contributed 5 percent to GDP, with a goal of reaching 10 percent by 2030