Author: Arabian Media staff

GEMS Education has launched the “Next Billion Innovation” startup fund, a new initiative designed to empower and support GEMS students in delivering the next big solutions with the potential to make a global impact. The $1m fund will initially be made available to students at GEMS’ newest school, GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), opening in Dubai in August 2025. SRI pupils will also have priority access to hands-on support and direct pathways to global startup ecosystems thanks to GEMS’ partnership with innovation platform Plug and Play Tech Centre, which provides an incubator programme for the most promising student…

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This article is an on-site version of our Energy Source newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Tuesday and Thursday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersHello and welcome to Energy Source, coming to you from New York.My Financial Times colleague Rachel Millard has examined a crucial part of the UK government’s effort to meet its decarbonisation goal: persuading consumers to adjust their electricity use.Financial incentives may be crucial in encouraging consumers to adjust their power consumption. Northern Powergrid, which serves parts of northern England, has been offering up to £900…

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When running a startup or small business, finding new revenue avenues can be significantly beneficial. After all, building a brand isn’t always cheap, so any way that you can generate additional income should be welcomed with both arms. That’s exactly what high-quality merch can do for you! Here, I’ll show you how to make and sell merch for your brand in 2025, expanding your business and making some additional funds along the way. Short on time? Here are the key takeaways Step 1: Build a brand identity: Start by identifying what your brand is popular for and how that can…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries in south-east Asia are caught in the crossfire of US President Donald Trump’s trade war with Beijing, with the region coming under mounting pressure to clamp down on the rerouting of Chinese goods as it heads into tariff negotiations with the US.Chinese exports to the region jumped more than 20 per cent last month, offsetting a plunge in US-China trade and underscoring accusations from the Trump administration that countries in south-east Asia were helping Chinese manufacturers avoid…

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If you’ve just been laid off and retirement is around the corner, it may be stressful, especially if you were looking to save more before leaving the workforce. While you may feel powerless after a layoff, you still have options. With the right financial moves, you can protect your nest egg, reduce stress, and build a bridge towards retirement that will help you realize your long-term goals. Key Takeaways Getting laid off right before retirement can feel overwhelming, but you can still achieve a financially secure retirement.If you get laid off unexpectedly, take a breath, review your finances, and avoid…

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UAE entrepreneurs are being offered funding support to cover business startup and expansion costs. The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) announced the continuation of its existing funding programmes by offering new financial package to support Emirati entrepreneurs with both emerging and established projects in Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors. KFED continues to accept applications for medium and long-term loans designed to fulfil the requirements of innovative business ventures in the UAE. Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development in the UAE The funding programmes include the Startup Funding Programme and the Scale-up Funding Programme for existing projects, aimed at enhancing the concept…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Bulls and Tigers and Moomoos — oh my! Online brokers, sensibly named and otherwise, have this year proved a better trade than betting on the broader market. On Wednesday, eToro joined the herd with an upsized New York $620mn initial public offering, creating yet another chance to wager on the rise of the small trader. Robinhood, up more than 60 per cent this year, is the biggest in a group that includes Tiger Brokers and Futu — branded Moomoo for its US…

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Interested in learning how to make money fast in 2025? The good news is, it’s not as difficult as you may think. And no, this isn’t another article about how you can ‘earn passive income by buying our AI software’. These are real, unique ways that you can tap into online money making opportunities that will help you earn quickly, and also for the long-term. Short on time? Here are the key takeaways Drop new products with limited stock: By limiting stock, you create urgency for your products, which generates more demand. Trendspotting and fast-moving inventory: Set up an online…

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