Guest Articles

Fri, 6th Nov 2026

The Future of Education: It's Time to Make Education Work for Families, Not the Other Way Around | By Hugh Viney, CEO, Minerva Virtual Academy

Education is one of the few areas of life where we still seem to expect people to adapt to the system, rather than questioning whether the system is working for them.

Wed, 4th Nov 2026

From Local Success to Global Growth: How UAE Businesses Can Expand Internationally | By Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director, DHL Express UAE

Every global business starts somewhere. For many, it begins with a local customer, a great product and the ambition to reach further.

Wed, 4th Nov 2026

What does the smart money evidence mean by 'investing by sunset'? | By Sam Instone, Managing director, AES

When a market touches a record high, something happens to otherwise sensible people. Money that was headed for an investment portfolio for long term savings sits in a deposit account for another month or two. Anything that has risen this fa...

Wed, 4th Nov 2026

How Much Does an Office Fit Out Cost in Dubai in 2026? | By Barry Lee Cummings, Chief Digital Officer at Contractors Direct

Wed, 28th Oct 2026

The Saudi/Yemen Conflict: What Do Businesses Need To Know? | By Brian Lewis - Director of Global Communications at IN2

The missiles are only part of the story. Here's how the Houthis' propaganda machine is targeting business confidence, what the next six months could look like, and what businesses can do now.

Wed, 28th Oct 2026

The School Question: What Dubai’s Twenty Three Outstanding Schools Mean for Relocating Families | By Jem Felicilda, Managing Director at Knightsbridge Group

For most families considering a move to Dubai, the tax position is settled long before the conversation begins. The residency route is usually clear within a single meeting. What tends to hold a decision in place for months, and occasionall...

Wed, 28th Oct 2026

The Best Time to Build Resilience Is Before You Need It | By Ola Idris, Head of Business Development - United Kingdom at IFZA

For most businesses in the region, one of the most significant shifts we are seeing is not operational but psychological.

Wed, 28th Oct 2026

Values Based Education in the Age of AI | By Sunny Varkey, Founder and Chairman, GEMS Education

Sunny Varkey, Founder and Chairman, GEMS Education, underscores the importance of wellbeing, purpose, and meaningful connection in the complex age of AI.

Fri, 16th Oct 2026

DIFC Foundation for Wealth Protection: A Practical Guide for Families | By Jem Felicilda, Managing Director at Knightsbridge Group

For families with international assets, few structuring decisions matter more than how those assets will be protected, governed, and eventually passed on. A DIFC Foundation has become one of the most widely used tools in the region for exac...

Tue, 13th Oct 2026

Why Operational Excellence Is Becoming the New Competitive Advantage in Middle East Real Estate | By Marwan Raad, Operations Manager – Property and Development at ENGIE Solutions

Marwan Raad, Operations Manager – Property & Development, ENGIE Solutions, explores why the way a property performs after handover is becoming as important as how it was originally designed; with smarter facilities management helping owne...