Business & Investment
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What UAE’s Latest Inflation Data Means for Small Business Owners Right Now
The UAE’s National Bureau of Statistics reports inflation reached 3.8% in Q1 2026, marking the highest rate in two years.…
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Dubai’s Retail Sector Is Slowing Down – But Premium Brands Are Thriving
Dubai’s retail market presents a paradox in 2026. Overall sector growth has slowed to 3.2%. Premium brands report 8.7% expansion.…
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A New Wave of Indian Investors Is Changing Dubai’s Commercial Property Market
Indian investment in Dubai’s commercial property market surged by 42% in 2025, reaching AED 18.7 billion across 327 transactions. This…
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UAE’s SME Lending Boom Is Hiding a Risk Banks Aren’t Talking About
UAE banks have extended record amounts of credit to small and medium enterprises in 2026. This lending surge has fueled…
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The Real Reason Global Startups Are Choosing UAE Over Singapore in 2026
In 2026, over 450 startups have relocated their headquarters from Singapore to the UAE, marking a significant reversal in global…
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Why Family Offices Are Moving Billions Through Abu Dhabi Instead of Dubai
Over AED 85 billion in family office assets have relocated from Dubai to Abu Dhabi since 2021, representing a significant…
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UAE’s New Visa Reforms Are Reshaping Who Gets to Build Wealth in the Gulf
The UAE’s 2026 visa reforms represent the most significant transformation of its immigration framework in decades, directly reshaping wealth creation…
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Dubai’s Mid-Market Businesses Are Quietly Outperforming Luxury Giants in 2026
Dubai’s mid-market businesses have demonstrated exceptional growth in 2026, with a 23.7% year-over-year increase in revenue compared to a 7.2%…
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Emirates NBD’s Profit Jumped – But One Figure in Their Report Should Worry Depositors
Emirates NBD has delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with profit rising 18% year-on-year. The UAE’s…
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