Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Era of the ‘linear career’ in finance is over, says new report

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different, says a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

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93% of Gulf CEOs see strong economic growth this year

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

Middle East CEOs remain among the most confident globally, with 88% expecting economic growth to strengthen in their own territories, and this is even higher at 93% across the GCC, compared with just 55% of CEOs globally, according to a PwC report.

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Trump’s Davos appearance to put global trade on edge

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump’s appearance at Davos this week could have almost immediate and lasting economic consequences for the global economy, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as tensions over Greenland move toward a decisive phase.

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Off-plan offices, logistics hubs key investment areas in Dubai for 2026: report

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

Off-plan offices, logistics hubs, and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai's commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions, says global property consultancy Chestertons.

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GCC’s Unified Civil Aviation Authority: A strategic leap forward

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a landmark step: the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This initiative isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping — it’s an effort that we all hope will build a stronger, safer, and more efficient air transport system for the GCC.

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Gulf investors' role 'growing as financiers of key AI tech infrastructure'

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Gulf investors are playing an increasing central role in sustaining AI and private market deal flow, not as speculative entrants, but as strategic financiers of foundational technology infrastructure, a Standard Chartered report said.

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Transformation of governance in a digital age

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

A practical blueprint for governments and innovators on what comes next and how nations are re-architecting governance for the digital age has been launched.

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Top five GCC economic themes to watch this year

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

As the GCC enters 2026, economic policy is being shaped by tighter external conditions, accelerating technological change and a more fragmented global trading system, says an expert.

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Uncertainty accelerating business transformation says research

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Uncertainty isn’t slowing business down across the world – it’s accelerating transformation, says a new research from IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Population growth, new tech driving UAE real estate

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

The UAE real estate sector is entering the New Year on the back of robust growth, underpinned by strong population inflows, sustained residential demand, and emerging innovations such as property tokenisation, according to Farhan Badami, Market Analyst at eToro.