Op-eds

Why local AI solutions are key to security and technology innovation

Businesses are seeking to take back control of their private data in the search for cutting-edge, locally stored and reliable systems

How remittances from the Middle East empower global economies

The Middle East and North Africa region has become a top destination for high-skill migration, resulting in substantial outward remittances

Emirati Women’s Day: Celebrating the driving forces behind Abu Dhabi’s SME growth

How Emirati female entrepreneurs help shape Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy

Emerging markets and the growth of branded residences  

Dubai positions itself as a global hub for this segment 

A new dawn: The future of AI and AdTech

AI and AdTech emerge as a linchpin for the future of digital advertising

‘Virtual’ oil barrels dwarf trade in physical oil

Quantitative and algorithmic trading account for 70 percent of daily oil futures trading

How global aircraft chartering is revolutionizing corporate travel 

Companies spend about $111.7 billion on business travel every year 

Growth of IPO market: Increasing contributions from reputed public and private sector entities 

Technology, healthcare, and real estate companies are keen to explore IPO opportunities  

How the evolution of digital banking in the UAE is driving the sustainability agenda 

Country aims to mobilize over AED 1 trillion in sustainable financing by 2030 

Harnessing public-private partnerships to transform local economies  

PPPs attract investments, create jobs and develop new capabilities 

Sharjah Investment Forum 2024: Driving investment in a smart economy

Last year’s edition gathered over 2,800 attendees and featured more than 135 speakers

Sukuk issuance: Cautiously optimistic for 2024, uncertain afterwards

Local currency-denominated sukuk issuance has dropped by 8.8 percent year-on-year, primarily due to lower issuances in Türkiye, Pakistan, UAE and Malaysia

Why battery energy storage systems are the future of the UAE’s electric grid

While China is a leader in this field, the UAE is well-positioned to join the ranks within the next five to 10 years

Sustainability and the future of commercial real estate in Dubai

The real estate sector has a major role to play in helping improve sustainability and combating climate change

Unlocking the true value of travel benefits: How banks can win customer loyalty

Keeping the customer at the heart of every decision and anticipating their needs will go a long way in building strong relationships with them

UAE Central Bank issues new regulations on sandbox conditions, payment token services

Central bank's regulations are designed to advance the digital economy and foster innovation in the fintech sphere

Five key ideas for investors in the Middle East

Embrace diversification, reassess cash holdings and stay attuned to your long-term objectives

Global alignment on health policy necessary to make a smokeless world a reality

Smokeless nicotine alternatives could give adult smokers a chance to stamp out conventional cigarettes for good

Mastering crisis management in an unpredictable world

Adopting proactive crisis response and embracing crises as opportunities for growth and transformation can help businesses thrive amid uncertainty

UAE corporate tax: What is small business relief and who can apply for it?

Small business relief rules require small businesses to register under corporate tax and use simpler tax filing procedures

Residents have gone digital, it’s time communities do the same

Strategic technological investment is key to transforming community and resident experiences

UAE corporate tax: Natural persons and threshold for taxable turnover

If a natural person's turnover does not exceed AED1 million, they are not required to register for corporate tax

The tourism marvel that is the Middle East

Public and private initiatives drive growth