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BUSINESS
On Cloud Nine: Female Entrepreneurship in Dubai
Women are breaking barriers across numerous industries in Dubai. This is driven by government support, increased access to education, and gender diversity initiatives.
BUSINESS
Expats & New Emirates
Soaring rents in Dubai are driving expats to Sharjah and Ajman, where lower housing costs and a manageable commute, offer an affordable alternative amidst rising demand from expats relocating to the UAE.
BUSINESS
From Desert to Global Leader: The UAE
The United Arab Emirates is the most economically competitive country in the Middle East as of 2024. The UAE continues to surpass its Gulf peers, as well as the U.S. and UK, because of business-friendly regulation, economic diversification, and world-class infrastructure.
BUSINESS
Abu Dhabi and Riyadh Lead the MENA M&A Market
The latest development, on Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia and Vision 2031 for the UAE, involves a $36 billion M&A boom. By creating joint ventures and acquiring international entities, companies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are capitalising on global market opportunities while reinforcing regional ties.
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Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking
Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.
It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics
Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.
From Fighters to Tractors: French Firms Refuse to Bend
French farmers once blocked Brussels over beef imports. Now Dassault is holding Berlin hostage over it's share of fighters.
Britain’s New Empire of Arms: Keir Starmer’s Missile Diplomacy in India
A £350 million missile contract shows how much Britain's global power has diminished today.
Iran’s Hidden Drone Ring: U.S. Sanctions Companies in China, Turkey, and the UAE
U.S. sanctions on companies supplying Iran’s drone program hit firms in China, Turkey, and the UAE—disrupting trade, finance, and supply chains.