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182 new firms received licences and were registered in DIFC in 2025, a 16 per cent increase on 2024 – and third consecutive year of double-digit registration growth

The report found resilience has become a key focus for infrastructure operators, with 61 per cent of organisations saying industrial AI is already making critical infrastructure more resilient

The findings point to a market absorbing external shocks rather than reacting abruptly, although activity varies across segments

Unpacking the findings of its latest tourism report, the CEO of MCN MENAT and president of McCann APAC, shares how destinations can convert the buzz of live events into enduring tourism legacies

Employees must feel supported, and clear reporting channels should be made visible and simple to follow, says Cohesity’s MD and VP, International Emerging Markets, Johnny Karam

Consensus forecasts suggest below-trend global growth and persistently high inflation in the second half, with US CPI expected to reach 2.9 per cent

The report’s findings confirm that travel growth in the Middle East is incredibly strong, with annual growth averaging more than 7 per cent through 2030

Betterhomes suggests the evolution of Dubai’s property market into a “structural asset class,” with HNWI investment increasingly focused on long-term residential value rather than short-term market cycles

Saudi Arabia also remained a prime investment hub, contributing to a combined 318 deals with the UAE, valued at $29.6bn