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Business

Invest in UAE: The National Investment Fund, Golden Visas & Your Future Lifestyle

When His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the establishment of a massive AED 36.7 billion National Investment Fund, the global investment community took notice.1 For potential investors, expatriates, and entrepreneurs looking at the UAE, this landmark decision raises a critical…

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Events & Entertainment

UAE Gaming Market: Wynn Al Marjan Opening, Licensing & Resort Plans

Wynn Al Marjan Island is under construction in Ras Al Khaimah, with September 2027 now the expected opening. The project is the UAE’s first licensed commercial gaming facility, within a wider resort-and-tourism development. Its construction budget is not the size of the UAE gaming market. This guide separates the licensed project, the latest announced timeline…

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Business

Best Brokerage Firms in Dubai: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Stepping into the world of finding the best brokerage firms in Dubai and investing can feel like navigating a sprawling, complex metropolis for the first time. You hear the buzz about stocks, see the towering names of financial institutions, and know there’s opportunity, but the map is confusing. Which direction do you turn? Which brokerage…

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Business

Gold Trading in the UAE: Your Definitive Forex (XAUUSD) Guide for Beginners

Gold trading in the UAE is an interesting business. The gleaming allure of gold and the dynamic pulse of the foreign exchange (Forex) market have long captivated investors in the UAE. In a region synonymous with financial ambition, the idea of trading these markets is powerful. Yet, for many beginners, this ambition is quickly met…

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Living in the UAE

GCC Golden Visa Comparison: Six Countries, Separate Residency Rules

I would choose where I actually want to live or operate a business before shopping for a “GCC Golden Visa”. The programmes compared here are national schemes—not one residence permit granting an expatriate the right to settle and work across all six Gulf countries. A qualifying investment in one country does not establish eligibility in…

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Gaming

Saudi Arabia Buys EA: What This Mega-Deal Means for Gamers

Saudi Arabia buys EA in a jaw-dropping $55 billion takeover that changes everything. The kingdom’s Public Investment Fund just made gaming history alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. For players across the UAE and beyond, this seismic shift promises fresh possibilities and a few big questions. A Deal That Rewrites the Rulebook Electronic Arts is…

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Business

Researching UAE Startup Investments: Sectors, Access and Due Diligence

Dubai has solidified itself as a global innovation hub, attracting startups, venture capitalists, and tech disruptors. From AI and fintech to space technology and Web3, new investment opportunities are emerging fast. But how do you get in early before they go mainstream? Here’s how to spot and invest in the next big thing in Dubai’s…

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