Author: Arabian Media staff
Most businesses obsess over getting the first sale. Far fewer think about what happens next. After a customer buys, there is a quiet window where decisions are already being made. Will they remember you? Will they come back? Or will your brand slowly fade while something else grabs their attention? This is where timely email makes the difference. Not more emails. Not louder promotions. Just the right message at the right moment. When emails arrive in context, after a purchase, during a pause, or exactly when a customer is ready to re-engage, they feel helpful instead of intrusive. And that…
Dubai has been ranked the world’s third most startup-friendly behind San Francisco and Zurich and ahead of established hubs including New York, London and Paris. The Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, published by Multipolitan assessed startup ecosystem depth across 60 countries before ranking 28 cities based on five criteria: startup activity, digital connectivity, young talent, quality of life and business agility. Dubai topped the global rankings for business agility, reflecting fast company incorporation processes, regulatory efficiency and competitive tax conditions. According to the report, founders in Dubai can often complete company setup in about a week, putting the city ahead…
Riyada, the Authority for the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, has launched an executive plan for the SME sector covering the period 2026–2030, setting out a roadmap to strengthen small businesses as a key engine of economic growth and diversification. The plan aligns with national priorities under Oman Vision 2040 and the 11th Five-Year Plan, and is designed to create a motivating and sustainable business environment that improves SME competitiveness, increases their contribution to GDP, and expands access to local, regional and global markets. Riyada said the strategy places a strong emphasis on financing and investment, market access and…
You spend hours crafting the perfect email. The subject line feels sharp, the copy is polished, and you’re confident this one is going to drive serious clicks. Then it lands in inboxes… and nothing happens. No spike in traffic. No sales. No meaningful engagement. Just another email your audience scrolls past. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Even the smartest founders and marketers struggle to turn opens into clicks. And while it’s easy to blame “email fatigue” or shrinking attention spans, the real problem usually comes down to a handful of fixable mistakes. The good news? Small, strategic tweaks…
Image: Dubai Media Office Dubai’s Maritime Authority said it will implement a mandatory marine traffic management plan during the 2026 New Year’s Eve celebrations to ensure safety and orderly movement across the emirate’s waterways. The plan will be enforced during peak hours from 10 pm on December 31 to 2 am on January 1, 2026, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said in a statement. Sheikh Dr Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, executive director of the DMA, said the authority is committed to implementing an integrated marine traffic management plan during periods…
Image credit: Getty Images The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partially cloudy to occasionally cloudy weather across the UAE, with a chance of rainfall over some coastal and northern areas as unsettled conditions continue to impact the country. Winds are expected to remain light to moderate, becoming active at times, according to official forecasts. In a statement, the NCM said winds will blow from southeasterly to northeasterly directions at speeds ranging between 10 and 25 km/hr, with gusts reaching up to 40km/hr at times. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are expected to be slight to moderate, becoming…
Image: IHC Abu Dhabi-based IHC said on Friday it has increased its stake in Invictus Investment Company to about 40 per cent after acquiring an additional 17.5 per cent holding in a transaction valued at roughly Dhs420m. The investment was made through the purchase of 196 million shares in a major block trade, lifting IHC’s total shareholding in Invictus to approximately 40 per cent, the company said. Invictus Investment Company operates across global trade corridors covering food commodities, industrial inputs, logistics and supply chain solutions. The company reported strong growth across its international operations, delivering its highest financial performance to…
Arvind Ramamurthy, chief market development officer at ADGM As Abu Dhabi cements its status as one of the world’s most influential financial centres, family offices are emerging as a core pillar of its investment ecosystem. Today, ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) is not only celebrating a decade of regulatory excellence and institutional expansion, but also positioning itself as the most sophisticated jurisdiction for global and regional family offices seeking governance, stability, and long-term wealth preservation. Few leaders have had a closer vantage point to this transformation than Arvind Ramamurthy, chief market development officer at ADGM, who has witnessed firsthand the…
Credit for images: Parking meter-left (WAM) and Abu Dhabi skyline-right (Getty Images) Q Mobility has announced the commencement of parking regulation in the commercial sectors of Mohamed Bin Zayed City, under the supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, starting Monday, December 15, 2025. According to a WAM report, the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce illegal and random parking while optimising traffic flow across key commercial areas. The first phase covers ME9, ME10, ME11 and ME12, focusing on the optimal use of parking spaces and the creation of organised, safe parking…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Dubai Police issued a public safety alert to residents and citizens on Saturday evening, warning of adverse weather conditions across the emirate. The alert was sent directly to mobile phones. Authorities urged the public to avoid beaches and marine activities, stay away from valleys and flood-prone areas, and exercise caution while driving. Residents were also advised to follow official guidance and instructions as conditions evolve. UAE weather alert for December 13-19 On Friday, December 12, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), reported that the UAE will be affected by a surface low-pressure system from…