Op-eds

Empowering the unbanked: How digital wallets and fintech are shaping the future of finance

The role of digital wallets and banks in expanding access to financial services

Dubai off-plan property: Three tips investors must keep in mind

Conduct thorough research, choose a strategic location aligned with your goals, and avoid emotionally-driven decisions

Numarine charges ahead with the first diesel-electric yacht

Providing a max speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots

From dry powder to long-term value: Why AI is the future for sovereign wealth funds

With AI, investment institutions can enhance investment life cycle, drive value creation, and streamline internal operations

AI and the future of SMBs: Transforming challenges to opportunities

According to the International Data Corporation, global spending on artificial intelligence technologies could surpass $749 billion by 2028

How the creative economy drives growth in the Middle East

In the UAE, a global creative hub, Dubai Media City is home to a talent pool of over 40,500 creative professionals

Integrating the digital and human workforce today for better banking tomorrow

Banks like Mashreq are adapting new technologies to meet customers’ changing preferences

The UAE hikes its climate ambitions in submission to the UN

In its updated NDC, the country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 percent by 2035 compared to 2019 levels

How the private sector can add diversity to MENA region’s workforce potential

Diversity, equity and inclusion is strategic necessity for sustainable growth and community wellbeing

UAE virtual assets: New tax guide clarifies crypto regulations for free zones

The new guide specifies that the holding of shares and other securities for investment purposes now explicitly includes cryptocurrencies

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

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

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

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

Bitcoin: A divisive asset the world can’t ignore

The crypto is now within striking distance of surpassing Alphabet's $2.2 trillion valuation

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms fuel M&A market

Privatization of key state-owned assets and consolidation in select sectors boosts market further

UAE and Rwanda: A growing partnership for Africa’s future

The UAE has become a pivotal partner for Rwanda, with trade between the two nations exceeding $1.1 billion in 2023

New UAE labor law brings both challenges and opportunities for businesses

Amendments focus on improving dispute resolution, increase penalties for illegal recruitment practices

Building on ambition and innovation

Real estate sector plays an essential part in the region’s ambitious yet imperative economic diversification journey

OPEC and IEA diverge widely on oil demand projections through 2050

OPEC has lowered its 2024 oil demand growth forecast to below 2 million bpd, while the IEA projects even lower demand growth at under 1 million bpd

The enduring appeal of physical payment cards in the UAE’s digital future

67 percent of country’s residents still carry two or more physical cards

Stablecoins: The future of payments or a looming threat?

In 2023, the global market capitalization of stablecoins exceeded $130 billion

How will the US election affect the stock market and trade: Insights and impacts

Global markets may experience shifts following the election, but investors should focus on long-term fundamentals

What makes Egypt a popular real estate market for GCC investors

As many as 94 percent of wealthy GCC investors have expressed a desire to invest in Egypt