The United Arab Emirates’ physical transformation is just one stage in its long-term goal to position itself as the nexus of global business and global family business in particular.
From Laos to Brazil, Trump’s Tariffs Leave a Lot of Losers. but Even the Winners Will Pay a Price
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland ...
Dubai Centre for Family Businesses launches first Family Business Advisors Directory in Dubai
Family businesses seeking expert consultancy support can use the directory to identify the most suitable advisors across a wide range of management disciplines and sectors.
Trump’s tariff reset: From Canada to Laos, even dealmakers face higher costs as legal fight brews; US allies & rivals hit with steep import taxes
Donald Trump's new tariff policy is creating economic problems worldwide. Countries face high import taxes unless they agree to new trade deals with t ...
UAE Central Bank suspends motor insurance business of Oriental Insurance in Dubai: Here’s why
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the motor insurance operations of state-owned Oriental Insurance Company (OIC) in Dubai due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements in the ...
Azerbaijan Eyes Central Asian Tourists to Expand Tourism Sector
Azerbaijan is intensifying efforts to boost its tourism industry by attracting more visitors from Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan ...
NDB Bank named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) was recently named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming its leadership in delivering progressive, ...
Malaysian car washes lament as business hit by local boycott over Singapore-only allegations
Several car washes in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru have complained of declining business amid a local boycott sparked by a viral social media post alleging that one outlet only serves Singapore-registered ...
Korea’s CJ ENM Launches Saudi Arabia Subsidiary in Major Middle East Expansion
The Korean entertainment powerhouse says the subsidiary will facilitate Middle East collaborations across music, television, film, and live entertainment, including large-scale K-pop concerts.
Iran’s supreme leader is fading into the shadows
Political power in Iran used to be simple. Call him dictator, supreme leader, imam or shadow of God on earth, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the absolute ruler. Military commanders, presidents and clerics ...