Ask anyone in the world what they know about the UAE and, more often than not, the word ‘luxury’ will be mentioned sooner rather than later. Dubai in particular is... Read More

I am blessed to be a woman living in the UAE. In fact, our country is ranked first in the region for gender equality thanks to the many programmes and initiatives in... Read More

The UAE has been fortunate enough to house to a wide range of healthy markets, from tourism and travel to retail. While all sectors flourished in 2022, the nation's... Read More

Ever since I was young, I have loved to see the world. The prospect of visiting foreign climes has always excited me, but in my younger days I never really considered... Read More

Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to see that I am writing about the benefits of women’s empowerment in the UAE’s business sector. I know from first-hand... Read More

As someone who’s passionate about real estate and excited by new technology, I’ve been closely following the emerging prop-tech market. For those unfamiliar with the... Read More

Taking care of yourself should always be a priority, whether in terms of your physical, mental or emotional health. Not only does personal wellbeing underpin our... Read More

As a female business leader, I feel honoured to have lived in a nation that has always encouraged entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to flourish. This pro-business... Read More

The GCC has successfully established itself as a global hub for sustainable development and practices. Our region is home to several initiatives and projects focused on... Read More

The UAE’s leaders have always championed inclusivity and equality, and these values are still held dear by the majority of the people who call our nation home. Nowhere... Read More

The UAE represents an immensely lucrative market for luxury brands. According to one estimate, on average, the local population allocates an eye-watering 30% of their... Read More

It emerged recently that nearly half (45%) of adult sports fans in the UAE prefer watching women’s sports to men’s. Why? Well, in part because 71% of those surveyed... Read More

Anyone who follows technology news is aware that blockchain is expanding its footprint in a variety of industries, including finance, digital media, and most... Read More

The UAE has firmly established itself as a global drawcard both for expats and tourists, thanks to its thriving economy, forward-thinking business community, and... Read More

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are among the most promising travel markets anywhere on the planet. The region made up approximately 6% of the total... Read More

By any metric, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be a global mega-event. More than one million visitors are expected to attend the global tournament, which will take... Read More

The UAE enjoys a long and rich cultural heritage, which stretches back farther than many people think. Many ancient artefacts have been uncovered in our country dates... Read More

Society has been moving online for some time. This shift may not always be noticeable from day to day due to its incremental nature, but when we take a step back and... Read More

Sustainable travel is big business, and it’s getting bigger by the year. Analysis from Technavio, published in May 2022, shows that the global sustainable tourism... Read More

In May of this year, the UAE’s Ministry of Education unveiled a forward-thinking strategy to shift the focus of schooling across our nation. As part of the new... Read More

There’s no denying that it’s been a challenging few years for economies around the world. While few if any international markets have managed to escape the... Read More

When it comes to global pulling power, Dubai has long since accounted for the lion’s share of international inbound holidaymakers to the Middle East. Even during a... Read More

Citizens and residents in the UAE are fortunate to have a government that is fully committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment. Indeed, equality of... Read More

This probably won’t come as a shock to those of us who live and work in the emirates, but the UAE is the best place in the world to start a business. That’s not... Read More

Not so long ago, if someone had asked you to name a premier global destination for elite sporting events, the chances are the UAE wouldn’t have featured particularly... Read More

Anyone who visited Expo 2020 Dubai – or engaged with its content online – will know that the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remained at the... Read More

On its official website, the World Tourism Organization describes itself the international agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and... Read More

As someone born, bred, and belonging to the UAE – a country that has benefitted hugely from its prudent, business-friendly approach to levies – it may seem odd to... Read More

When future historians attempt to identify the spark that ignited our modern era, it seems likely that the advent of the internet will feature among their prime... Read More

At the end of March, after half a year of global collaboration and celebration, Expo 2020 Dubai concluded with a glittering closing ceremony. The UAE has succeeded in... Read More

When it comes to encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI), the UAE boasts an impressive track record – especially in terms of real estate. One of the most... Read More

As many of you will already know, the global community is rapidly running out of time to achieve the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals... Read More

As the mother of a young daughter, who is celebrating her first birthday today on International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, I am immensely grateful for the efforts and... Read More

There’s no getting around it: modern life is busy! While the art of juggling professional commitments with family life represents an age-old struggle, in today’s... Read More

Striking a healthy work-life balance has been a major challenge for people the world over since time immemorial. It doesn’t matter whether we have families or live... Read More

It seems obvious that vacations should offer an opportunity to relax and unwind, but what happens if we take this approach one step further? Well, the answer to this... Read More

The UAE is world-famous for its state-of-the-art hospitality sector, and luxury hotels often grab the lion’s share of the headlines. With a host of tech-empowered... Read More

You could be forgiven for thinking of crowdfunding as a relatively modern concept. In fact, its roots can be traced all the way back to a loan fund established in the... Read More

Most people understand the traditional pros and cons concerning the decision of whether to rent or buy real estate. Property ownership is generally considered to... Read More

As the end of the year draws closer, it’s natural for professionals from all sectors to reflect on what the last 12 months have brought and what the next 12 months are... Read More

Ever since the UAE celebrated its first half-century of independence earlier this month, I have been reflecting on what we mean when we talk about family values and the... Read More

To say that it’s been a challenging couple of years for travel and tourism would be an understatement. It’s difficult to think of an industry that’s been hit... Read More

For me, one of the most exciting aspects of sport is the fact that we are always creating new and different activities. Human imagination and ingenuity are often... Read More

We have all been unable to travel as and when we wish as a result of the pandemic. But I’m interested to find out more about how the virus might have changed our... Read More

The move towards exercising online – accelerated by the pandemic – is a good thing. But to me, nothing beats the feeling of exercising outdoors. We all know the... Read More

E-commerce is powerful enough to level the economic playing field for women in emerging economies. There needs to be collaboration between government, the private... Read More

I keep a keen, close eye on the global property markets. Here, I'd like to share my research and thoughts on current and predicted growth markets – and a little about... Read More

As Expo 2020 is upon us, the eyes of the world are also here. Many people who have not visited the UAE or the region before will be doing so over the next six... Read More

Talk of work/life balance remains skewed by gender. The onus still falls on women to shoulder the majority of childcare duties in most cases. While the long-term trend... Read More

It’s 2021, and it still surprises me, given the number of female ministers right here in the UAE, and the increasing number of female global leaders, that there are... Read More

I anticipate that Dubai Expo 2020 will have a positive, long-term impact on Dubai's real-estate market. After all, if the forecasts hold true, some 25 million visits are... Read More

Healthy mind, healthy body, so the saying goes – but I believe health is truly at the root of success. Behind every great woman you’re likely to find a healthy... Read More

Globally, some 258 million children are out of school, and at risk of abuse or early marriage. A majority of those not in education are female. This is a truly shocking... Read More

I am lucky to have travelled to many places, but London has long been a favourite place of mine to visit and remains so. Combining my passion for property with my... Read More

Consumer experience is a term that has certainly grown in importance across sectors as organisations look more towards a holistic approach... Read More

Thanks to the passionate, brave, and relentless efforts of women worldwide, there has been a transformative shift in favour of gender equality in recent... Read More

The world is evolving more quickly than ever before. Several megatrends are shaking up the real estate industry, including the rise of the world’s urban population,... Read More

Traditionally, the real estate sector has been considered to be a male-dominated industry, and this perception, while far from reality, is still persistent around the... Read More