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How WHOOP became the Gulf’s must-have wellness accessory
The screenless fitness band has turned into a Gulf-wide phenomenon—powered by regional capital, health culture and a tech-savvy consumer base.
How Basil Moftah is betting on the Mideast VC secondaries market
The managing partner at Key Capital talks about his new—and the region’s first-ever—secondaries fund and why long investment cycles are not everyone’s cup of tea.
The Gulf Report: UAE markets cheer on US-Iran ceasefire
Dubai stocks saw their best day in a long while on Wednesday, property data for the first quarter shows the market held its own and other updates from the week.
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From MBA Classroom To The Office: Skills That Define Workplace Readiness
Success today is not defined by what you know, but by how quickly you can learn, adapt, and act. These capabilities go beyond the classroom and shape how you operate in real-world situations. Build them early, and stay consistent.
01 May 2026
Fintech giant Revolut’s India ambition needs a dose of reality
The UK-based company will have to go above and beyond to survive a fiercely competitive and price-conscious market with strict regulations.
05 Apr 2026
Why Healthcare is the new management frontier
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors. For young professionals, the sector offers a spectrum of opportunities beyond medicine, spanning hospital operations, data analytics, corporate strategy, and digital health.
27 Mar 2026
Gulf on edge as diplomacy and danger collide
The US and Iran seem to have their own ideas for a possible ceasefire and conclusion to the ongoing war. Everyone else hangs in the balance.
25 Mar 2026
Dubai’s property market is getting tested, as Iran war drags on
There is a slowdown in transaction volumes and analysts are projecting a decline in future prices. But nobody is anticipating any crashes yet.
18 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: UAE markets rise, but war jitters linger
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets bounce back on real estate strength and central bank support, but sentiment remains fragile amid ongoing conflict.
18 Mar 2026
Iran war: Attacks escalate across the Gulf
The Gulf states are dealing with elevated threats, even as the question of the UAE’s stability and status as a business haven becomes more pressing.
12 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: Aramco’s war warning and the chaos in Bahrain
The oil giant’s chief says the ongoing Mideast conflict and the consequent Strait of Hormuz disruption could have catastrophic consequences; a look at the conflict’s effect in Bahrain.
10 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: Day 11 of US, Israel and Iran war
The IMF asks policymakers to prepare for the unthinkable and warns that the new Mideast conflict poses inflation risks; separately, a war is also being waged on unverified information across the Mideast.
09 Mar 2026
Beyond The MBA: Skills That Win Placements & Build Careers
Placement season is intense. But what makes a difference are the skills underlying your resume, which help both in landing a job and growing beyond it.
05 Mar 2026
