#Insights

Is Dubai's short-term rental market hurting long-term property value?

Is Dubai’s short-term rental market hurting long-term property value?

The shift towards a sharing economy model in Dubai may inadvertently lead to a reduction in the overall housing supply

Napster Corp's Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

Napster Corp’s Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

The global president of Enterprise and CEO of MENA at Napster Corp says for immersive education to move from innovation to infrastructure, it must be treated as an essential, as basic to the classroom as textbooks and whiteboards

Rethinking business incorporation: IFZA's CFO shares insights

Rethinking business incorporation: IFZA’s CFO shares insights

From the earliest stages of development, founders of startups must consider how to structure, scale and optimise their operations with international competitiveness in mind

From pit lane to mainframe: Globant's Federico Pienovi on how AI Is redefining F1

From pit lane to mainframe: Globant’s Federico Pienovi on how AI Is redefining F1

Each F1 car churns out 400GB of data per race, virtually enough to outpace the computing demands of an entire small business in a weekend

Mashreq's Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

Mashreq’s Norman Tambach on how CFOs drive transparency, accountability

A strong internal control framework relies on five key pillars: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, shares the group CFO

Dell Technologies Gulf MD on Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

With agentic RAG, you’re not just enabling smarter automation — you’re building an enterprise that is resilient, adaptable, and primed for the future of work, says the MD of Dell Technologies Gulf

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

Reimagining leadership: Why innovation is imperative for the next generation

In times of change, expectations are moving beyond the basic traditions of stewardship to demand leaders who can combine analytical thinking with emotional intelligence, and foresight with ethical responsibility

How gcc family offices can navigate the new tax environment Getty Images image for illustrative purposes

Navigating the new tax environment for GCC family offices

The wave of corporate income tax and substance rules compels GCC-based family offices to examine their entire operating model

Sidharth Mehta, Partner and Head of Real Estate, KPMG Lower Gulf on Dubai's hospitality sector and its rise

Insights: Dubai’s hospitality sector is coming of age

Smart hotels that incorporate automation and connectivity to create seamless and intuitive experiences are gaining prominence

Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen offers insights on how to fix the loyalty programme disconnect

The loyalty programme disconnect and how to fix it

What UAE retailers need to know about the customer loyalty gap

From bricks to blockchain: Perspectives on Dubai's real estate revolution 

From bricks to blockchain: Perspectives on Dubai’s real estate revolution 

Key voices shaping the landscape share their perspectives on how tokenisation is rewriting the real estate playbook 

Simon Sharp offers a VC’s perspective on the GCC’s future workforce

A VC’s perspective on the GCC’s future workforce

The world is witnessing the rise of a new workforce operating system: AI-powered, inclusive, and globally distributed, says Sharp

Tony Hallside CEO at STP Partners on Navigating H2 2025: Why disciplined investing matters more than ever

Navigating H2 2025: Why disciplined investing matters more than ever

In a slower, more fragmented world, success will belong to those who stay grounded, stay agile, and stay committed to long-term value creation

Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities

Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities

Investors find Oman attractive due to its safe and politically stable environment, transparent market conditions, and competitive returns, with rental yields ranging between 5 to 8 per cent

Hichem Djouhri - Senior Executive Officer of ASB Capital on the MENA region becoming a core pillar for various asset classes

MENA’s moment: A region becoming a core pillar across asset classes

The region’s diversification is supported by institutional reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and financial infrastructure modernisation that together are driving investor confidence

Sebastien Bedu, General Manager, Middle East, International SOS on how UAE-based firms manage employee travel risks in an uncertain world

How can UAE-based firms manage employee travel risks in an uncertain world?

Whether your teams are deployed for infrastructure projects in remote areas or executive meetings in volatile regions, having the right strategy and plan makes all the difference

Emerging market debt set for growth amid global shifts, policy divergence

Emerging market debt set for growth amid global shifts, policy divergence

Emerging market rates have scope to do well amid slowing growth, reasonably behaved FX and balance of power, though a spike in oil prices could curtail rate cuts in the short term

Food, ESG and sustainability: Chefs, restaurants and hotels are all part of a winning recipe

Food, ESG and sustainability: Chefs, restaurants and hotels are all part of a winning recipe

The senior lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School and former director for Social Responsibility, draws from global academic and industry collaborations to explore how food, hospitality, and traditional knowledge systems can reshape the corporate world’s relationship with sustainability

Christian Klein SAP CEO on Cloud, data, and AI: How to harness the new engines of progress

Cloud, data and AI: How to harness the new engines of progress

A cloud migration, consequently, is more than an IT project: it is the digital foundation for a thorough modernisation of the entire enterprise, for moving from “good” to “great”

Luxury packaging is getting greener, lighter and smarter, says report

Luxury packaging is getting greener, lighter and smarter, says report

Brands are increasingly leveraging biodegradable materials, advanced papers, and even mycelium-based components, while slimming down designs to reduce emissions and logistical costs

Four key considerations for digital asset firms eyeing the UAE

Four key considerations for digital asset firms eyeing the UAE

Why the region is attracting the web3 and blockchain industry – and what businesses need to know before entering the market

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Leading European and other global brands are pivoting away from China; however, till recently, they were not able to find a direct substitute for Chinese consumer demand

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

Insights: What commodities might be telling us about the global economy

As trade policy continues to evolve and global uncertainties persist, commodity markets may be a crucial piece in the mosaic of where we truly stand

Ali Nanji, Regional Sales Director, Middle East – Backbase - on re-inventing the commercial banking experience in the Middle East

Insights: Re-inventing the commercial banking experience in the Middle East

Relationship managers remain essential to commercial banking — but they need modern tools and data-rich platforms to do their jobs effectively, says Nanji

The Turing Test is still the classic benchmark to assess AI: Here's why

Why the Turing Test is still the best benchmark to assess AI

As we mark Alan Turing Day 2025, we reflect on his enduring legacy and ask: has AI truly passed the Turing Test? With ChatGPT and other breakthroughs, we’re closer than ever — yet true machine understanding remains just out of reach

Beyond the aisle: Wassim Makarem, Chief Retail Officer talabat on the digital reinvention of grocery

Beyond the aisle: The digital reinvention of grocery

Grocery shopping has gone from being a mundane chore to a futuristic journey powered by cutting-edge technology such as AI, ML, and IoT

Hasan Fardan Al Fardan on AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

AI in fintech: Bridging the financial divide, not widening it

As AI transforms fintech, the focus must shift from speed and scale to inclusion and impact. The need is for a human-centred, AI-driven approach that empowers underserved communities and bridges the global financial divide

Abbas Al-Hazeem makes the case The case for human-centered storytelling in the digital age

The case for human-centered storytelling in the digital age

We explore how brands and creators can embrace cutting-edge tools without losing the empathy, nuance, and connection that make stories truly memorable

How to build a workforce to deliver on the GCC’s ESG ambitions. Kais Zribi shares insights

How to build a workforce to deliver on the GCC’s ESG ambitions

There is a growing consensus that strong ESG performance is essential for organisations to stay competitive and appealing to investors, customers, and other key stakeholders

Insights: Why AI trader agents could be a valuable financial asset by Saad Naja

Insights: Why AI trader agents could be a valuable financial asset

By offering scalable, adaptive tools that cater to all levels of traders, AI trader agents aim to bridge the gap between access and expertise — empowering users to trade smarter, not harder