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AI MBA Is Preparing Managers For A New Business Order
As AI advances rapidly, leadership, judgment and strategy matter more than ever. Today’s MBA is evolving to shape leaders for an AI-led world.
How Dubai’s PRYPCO is riding the real estate high
Co-founder Essa Ibrahim talks about the idea behind the proptech, its ongoing momentum and the popular tokenization pilot with the Dubai Land Department.
Why Saudi Arabia is fully opening up its stock market now
After a weak 2025, the kingdom is betting on new liberalization efforts to attract foreign capital and revive its stock market.
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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: New attacks engulf the UAE, as the conflict drags on
Dubai International Airport and Fujairah port were once again disrupted on Monday. Separately, there is a new warning that this conflict could result in the region’s worst crises in decades.
16 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
Why UAE’s stability premium is under question
For years, the country has been insulated from West Asia’s conflicts. Six days into the Iran war, that status is under strain—and investors could be recalibrating.
04 Mar 2026
Bravado, IPO and OYO
A debt-heavy global pivot to modest motels and accounting-led profits define the company now heading to Indian public markets.
26 Feb 2026
FirstCry’s Mideast conundrum
The Indian mother and baby products retailer has been slow to grow in the two largest markets of the Gulf. What gives?
25 Feb 2026