A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20, 2025, which affected over 2,000 businesses worldwide, has highlighted critical lessons for small enterprises in the UAE. The disruption, originating from AWS’s US-East-1 region, caused widespread access issues for websites, applications, and payment systems globally. Key Takeaways for UAE Small Businesses: The AWS outage serves … Read more
Over the past two decades, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has invested over AED 175 billion in transforming the city’s infrastructure, positioning it as a global leader in urban mobility and smart city development. 🚇 Metro Expansion: A Leap Forward 🚉 Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing: Engineering Marvel 🚍 Public Transport Growth … Read more
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a comprehensive suite of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at accelerating the emirate’s digital transformation and reinforcing its position as a global technology hub. These initiatives were announced during the second 2025 meeting of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and … Read more
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 8,000 active registered companies, underscoring its status as the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA). This achievement reflects Dubai’s growing influence in the global financial landscape. The DIFC’s expansion includes over 1,000 entities regulated by the Dubai … Read more
Abu Dhabi’s regulatory framework for professional service firms is undergoing a significant overhaul with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority issuing fresh regulations aimed at raising licensing, governance and conduct standards for legal, tax and company service providers. What’s Changing Key aspects of the new regulatory regime include: Why It Matters Implications for … Read more
GITEX Global 2025 Showcases Technological Innovations The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech exhibition, commenced in Dubai on October 13, 2025. The event features over 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries, showcasing advancements in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable technology. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum … Read more
Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR Launch Corporate Lab Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has inaugurated a Corporate Lab at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). This lab focuses on advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and 3D … Read more
Singapore’s retail sales saw a 5.2% year-on-year increase in September 2025, surpassing expectations. This growth was driven by the distribution of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers and a resurgence in tourism. 📊 Key Highlights 🏬 Sectoral Performance 🔮 Outlook The positive retail performance in August suggests a continued recovery in Singapore’s consumer sector. With sustained … Read more
The UAE’s economy is expected to expand by 4.9% in 2025, up from a previous forecast of 4.4%, according to the Central Bank of the UAE. This growth is attributed to increased oil production aligned with OPEC+ quotas and robust performance in non-oil sectors. 📊 Key Highlights 🏗️ Sectoral Drivers 📈 Outlook The UAE’s diversified … Read more
The UAE has solidified its position as the Middle East’s wellness capital, with its wellness economy reaching a record $34.1 billion in 2023, according to the latest report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). 📈 Key Highlights 💡 Why It Matters