Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate operate on different buyer profiles, return timelines, and regulatory frameworks. Dubai recorded more than 180,000 property transactions in 2025, with over 60% in the off-plan segment. Abu Dhabi attracts end-users, not traders. This article compares price per square foot, gross rental yields, exit liquidity, and the difference between RERA and Tawtheeq.
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Women account for up to 57% of STEM graduates across Arab countries, yet only 23% work in STEM jobs. As GCC nationalisation quotas tighten in 2026, HR leaders who understand this gap — and act on it — will hold a measurable compliance advantage over those who do not. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
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UAE non-oil foreign trade passed AED 3.8 trillion in 2025, and the AED 4 trillion target is now expected four years early. This analysis scores each We the Emirates 2031 KPI against current data, maps the CEPA friction points, and identifies three actions for businesses operating in or trading with the UAE.
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Bilateral trade between India and the GCC reached USD 178.56 billion in 2024-25. This analysis covers sovereign investment flows, the RELIEF scheme for MSME exporters, Oman port diversification, CEPA terms by country, and what the incoming India-GCC Free Trade Agreement changes for corporate decision-makers.
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Cybersecurity risk for GCC firms is rising precisely as security budgets shrink. This analysis examines how rapid AI deployment, cross-border digital trade agreements, and the region’s fintech expansion have widened the attack surface for enterprises across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain — and what boards need to prioritise before the next breach.
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