Cybersecurity in the UAE: Risks, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead | By Mike LaCorte, CEO at Conflict International
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cybersecurity in the UAE: Risks, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead | By Mike LaCorte, CEO at Conflict International

When I speak with business leaders in the UAE, one theme comes up repeatedly: the promise and the peril of digital transformation. On the one hand, the country has become a genuine hub for innovation, with smart cities, fintech, and AI-driv...

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UK vs UAE Tax: What It Means for British Businesses in 2025 and Beyond | By Behram Nasir, Partner I Head of Corporate Commercial and M&A Department at Hamdan Al Shamsi Law Firm
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
UK vs UAE Tax: What It Means for British Businesses in 2025 and Beyond | By Behram Nasir, Partner I Head of Corporate Commercial and M&A Department at Hamdan Al Shamsi Law Firm

Over the past three years, the UK has reshaped its tax landscape. While headline rates may look familiar, the changes introduced through the Finance Acts of 2023-2025 have quietly - but significantly - altered the playing field for corporat...

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Creative Industries in the Age of AI | By Naheed Maalik, Partner at The Loop
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Creative Industries in the Age of AI | By Naheed Maalik, Partner at The Loop

All successful businesses require a level of creativity and innovation. The human beings that historically provided these two critical foundations are now finding themselves partially replaced by some form of technology or Artificial Intell...

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Post-Summer Home Maintenance: Top Tips | By Ashok Kumar, Assistant General Manager at mplus
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Post-Summer Home Maintenance: Top Tips | By Ashok Kumar, Assistant General Manager at mplus

As summer draws to a close and cooler weather approaches, it is the perfect time to give your home the attention it deserves. The intense summer months in the UAE can take their toll on everything from your air conditioning to your plumbing...

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The UK-UAE Partnership: Building a Financial Service Future Together | Article by HMA Edward Hobart's for Kreston Menon
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
The UK-UAE Partnership: Building a Financial Service Future Together | Article by HMA Edward Hobart's for Kreston Menon

In this guest article recently featured in Kreston Menon's newsletter, H.E. Edward Hobart, the British Ambassador to the UAE, talks about UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, which is a long-term initiative designed to drive business investme...

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Life-Sciences Regulation & Talent Wars: Why the UAE’s Future Depends on Getting Both Right | By Martin Hedley, Managing Director, Vision Achievement
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Life-Sciences Regulation & Talent Wars: Why the UAE’s Future Depends on Getting Both Right | By Martin Hedley, Managing Director, Vision Achievement

The United Arab Emirates is staking a bold claim in life sciences. From pioneering regulatory reform to genetic databases and creating global R&D hubs, it's all happening now. But as ambitions soar, a critical bottleneck threatens to slow t...

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How to Navigate Fit-Out Approvals and Permits in Dubai | By David Cook, CEO, Contractors Direct
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
How to Navigate Fit-Out Approvals and Permits in Dubai | By David Cook, CEO, Contractors Direct

A killer concept design means nothing if your permits aren’t in place. In the UAE’s fastest-moving city, approvals are the make-or-break phase of any interior project, and they tend not to move at the same rapid speed of everything else...

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Reigniting Educational Momentum: A New Chapter for Dubai Schools | By Heather Harries, CEO at Heather Harries Education Hub
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Reigniting Educational Momentum: A New Chapter for Dubai Schools | By Heather Harries, CEO at Heather Harries Education Hub

And just like that, the quiet summer weeks are over, and the well-oiled machine of education is back in full swing. Every September, I’m reminded that Dubai is not just home to schools, it’s home to one of the most dynamic and diverse e...

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Cross-Border Business and Transfer Pricing: What UK-UAE Companies Need to Know | By Dr. Alicja Reuben, Transfer Pricing Lead, PB First FZ-LLC
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Cross-Border Business and Transfer Pricing: What UK-UAE Companies Need to Know | By Dr. Alicja Reuben, Transfer Pricing Lead, PB First FZ-LLC

Transfer pricing is a critical aspect of international business operations, especially for companies operating across borders, such as those engaged in UK-UAE transactions.

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The Growing Role of Foundations in the UAE | By Sid Ludbe, Private Banker at Nedbank Private Wealth
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
The Growing Role of Foundations in the UAE | By Sid Ludbe, Private Banker at Nedbank Private Wealth

When you think of a foundation, the Gates Foundation is probably one of the first to come to mind. Launched by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000, it’s known for its global philanthropic impact, having granted over $53 billion to date. With f...

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