Author: Arabian Media staff
Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), part of AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive Nissan dealer for Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has launched Urventures, a new mobility solutions platform designed to support startups in the UAE. The platform marks a significant shift in the company’s business model, moving beyond traditional automotive sales to become a direct investor in small businesses. Urventures is the first program of its kind in the regional automotive sector. Instead of offering traditional funding, it provides commercial vehicles to startups in exchange for a minimal stake in the business’s future equity. Hussam Baghdadi, Senior Director of…
Why you should give up any ‘FOMO’ you might have after the market’s meteoric rise. Source link
In a crisis year for international aid organisations, legal teams are exploring how artificial intelligence could help by cutting costs and workloads. One organisation hit hard by US President Donald Trump’s clampdown on foreign aid is UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The US formerly provided about $2bn to UNHCR, about a fifth of its budget. The funding block has led to office closures and staff cuts. Yet demand for its help for some of the world’s more than 122mn displaced people is rising. Lance Bartholomeusz, general counsel at UNHCR, says the challenge of trying to do more with less has…
For most business owners and marketers, deciding how to allocate a marketing budget across various channels is a tricky balancing act. It’s challenging to make sure each dollar goes towards efforts that will move the needle, especially in a crowded, ever-evolving digital landscape. To help simplify the process, here’s an 8-step guide to creating a monthly marketing budget that will help you spend strategically, align with your goals, and maximize ROI. Key Takeaways Businesses that have a clear, documented budget and track their ROI see a 43% higher return on marketing investment. 48% of small businesses allocate a significant portion…
Reading headlines about business in China in the past five years, foreign observers might be forgiven for thinking the country of 1.4bn people is no longer worth considering as an investment destination.From the crushing Covid lockdowns and property sector meltdown to US-led sanctions on Chinese tech companies and now President Donald Trump’s trade war, negative sentiment has abounded.And yet, on the ground in the world’s second-biggest economy that is also a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse, some lawyers and other advisers still consider China to be a land of opportunity that continues to be misunderstood.“There are still a lot of opportunities here,”…
Real estate is perhaps the world’s oldest asset class. Investment properties provide diversification beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds, have historically kept pace with inflation, and offer the potential for steady, predictable cash flow. They can be financed with leverage (borrowing), enabling you to benefit while spending less money upfront. However, investors can quickly feel overwhelmed by the countless loan options available. In addition, you’ll need to assess down payments, your creditworthiness, interest rates, and how much debt you already have. Below is our guide to help investors navigate the many choices available and choose the one that best…
An innovation hub in the UAE is inviting sports entrepreneurs and startup businesses to join its incubator program to receive funding support and advice. Ethara 1TW Innovation Hub (E1H), the region’s first dedicated sports and entertainment innovation hub, has opened applications for its incubator programme. E1H, based in Abu Dhabi and launched in December 2024 by event management and venue operator Ethara, in collaboration with sports investment specialists OnetoWatch (1TW), is designed to fast-track talented entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses. UAE sport business incubator Given the exponential rise in global sports and entertainment investment in the MENA region, E1H was created…
GOP lawmakers prioritize politics over economic growth. Source link
Tensions, tariffs and global trade are shaping lawyers’ work in the region, from AI to energy projects. Plus: the FT’s top 25 law firms; best-practice case studies; and a spotlight on China Source link
Trying to get traffic to your website is trickier than ever. With more and more content to compete with, it can often feel like there is no single approach that can get people to come to your website. And in truth, there isn’t! But there is a combined approach you can take, each with its own creative flair that is sure to get you noticed. Here, I’ll take you through several ways you can attempt to attract new customers to your website. Some you may have heard of, and some are a little more ‘creative’ for startups looking to gain…