Why Fractional Leadership is the Next Strategic Advantage for Founders in Dubai | By Zaid Aboobaker, CEO & Founder, CompassPoint Consulting
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Why Fractional Leadership is the Next Strategic Advantage for Founders in Dubai | By Zaid Aboobaker, CEO & Founder, CompassPoint Consulting

Dubai has become one of the world’s most dynamic entrepreneurial hubs. For UK and international founders, the attraction is clear: a transparent regulatory framework, world class infrastructure, and unrivalled access to regional markets.

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Neo-banks and SMEs: Bridging the Financial Access Gap in the GCC | By Omair Ansari, CEO and Founder at ABHI
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Neo-banks and SMEs: Bridging the Financial Access Gap in the GCC | By Omair Ansari, CEO and Founder at ABHI

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies. Representing more than 90% of businesses, they contribute significantly to GDP, innovation, and job creation.

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My Menopause in the Workplace Story: An Open Letter to HR and Employers Everywhere | By Maureen Bannerman, Co-Founder, The GCC Menopause Hub
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
My Menopause in the Workplace Story: An Open Letter to HR and Employers Everywhere | By Maureen Bannerman, Co-Founder, The GCC Menopause Hub

My name is Maureen, Co-founder of The GCC Menopause Hub, and I wanted to share my personal story with you.

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Sustainability Transition Plans and Capacity Building: A Strategic Imperative in the Sustainability Journey | By Waseem Hoeneini Ph.D – Managing Partner of WMSJ
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Sustainability Transition Plans and Capacity Building: A Strategic Imperative in the Sustainability Journey | By Waseem Hoeneini Ph.D – Managing Partner of WMSJ

In today’s global economy, sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern—it is a strategic necessity. The Arab region, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with Jordan and Egypt, is undergoing a significan...

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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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