Author: Arabian Media staff

Image: ADGM ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, reinforced its position as the largest and fastest-growing financial hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the first half of 2025, reporting more than 11,000 active licences and a 42 per cent jump in assets under management (AUM). The centre also became the region’s largest IFC by market capitalisation of its registered entities listed on a stock exchange, reflecting ADGM’s role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy, which expanded to 9.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of ADGM,…

Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The UAE’s aviation sector has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with total passenger traffic through the country’s airports surpassing one billion between 2015 and 2024, according to statistics from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Aircraft movements also exceeded 6.4 million during the same period, reported the state news agency, WAM. The report highlighted the UAE’s global leadership in aviation, noting that the country ranked first worldwide in the air transport quality index and was placed among the top 10 globally in five other indicators. Authorities said these results reflect the leadership’s…

Image: Supplied For an industry often scrutinised for its environmental impact, a quiet revolution in resourcefulness is underway. Picture a jet engine born on one aircraft, finding new life on another instead of ending up as scrap. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the emerging reality as aviation embraces the circular economy. In simple terms, a circular economy means moving away from the old “take, make, dispose” model and instead keeping all products and materials in circulation as long as possible. By extracting maximum value from resources in use and designing out waste, circular principles aim to reduce, reuse, and…

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) is often synonymous with its CEO, Elon Musk, whose leadership and controversies have often kept the company in the limelight. Tesla’s sleek designs, once cutting-edge technology, and skyrocketing stock price have made it one of the most valuable and most-watched companies in the world. Yet beneath the surface lies a more complex and intriguing story—one that begins not with Musk, but with two engineers, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, whose work prepared the way for Tesla to become perhaps the most important car company of the past two decades. Key Takeaways Tesla Motors was founded as an…

Key Takeaways Nearly a quarter of adults approaching retirement are thinking about working longer, and more than half of early retirees between ages 45 and 60 are considering returning to work, a new study found.Reasons for delaying retirement range from emotional (wanting mental stimulation and purpose) to financial (wanting more savings and worrying about a volatile economy).Retirees who want greater financial flexibility but either don’t want to or can’t work full-time can also consider part-time work, freelancing, or developing a side hustle during retirement. If you are older than 50 and realizing retirement might be further away than originally planned,…

Images: Supplied Dubai has just added another ‘bold’ experiment to its business playbook. Dubai South, the region’s largest single-urban master development, recently launched the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH) — a platform that aims to rewire the way entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinationals set up shop in the city. Billed as a digital-first free zone, DSBH strips away the usual red tape. Founders can apply for licenses, visas, and renewals online, upload and manage documents through a secure portal, and tap one-click services for compliance. The pitch is simple: same-day licensing and a founder-first approach designed to turn bureaucracy into a…

Bonds have an inverse relationship to interest rates. When interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. Those unfamiliar with bond trading, which can typically be done through leading brokerage platforms, may view the negative correlation between interest rates and bond prices as counterintuitive. But it makes sense when you consider that a change in interest rates, up or down, makes bonds that were previously issued more or less lucrative to investors in comparison with new bonds issued after the change. Key Takeaways Most bonds pay a fixed interest rate, so existing bonds become more attractive if interest rates fall, driving…

Key Takeaways Recognition means specific, timely appreciation for an employee’s work—whether verbal praise, written thanks, or public acknowledgment—not just annual reviews or bonuses.A new survey reveals that weekly recognition plummeted from 29% to just 19% of employees, while quarterly recognition more than doubled, creating delays that can kill your motivation.Research has found that employees recognized weekly are nine times more likely to feel a sense of belonging and six times more likely to view their job as a long-term career compared with those whose recognition is delayed or not given at all. In a 2,500-word memo that went viral earlier…

Key Takeaways Only 3.2% of retirees have $1 million in retirement accounts vs. about 2.6% of Americans in general. The average retirement savings for households aged 65-74 is $609,000, while the median is only about $200,000. The number of “401(k) millionaires” in America reached a record of about 497,000 last year. Many Americans dream of retiring with a million-dollar nest egg —Americans in general think you need about $1.5 million to retire—but the reality is starkly different. Using figures from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (updated to 2022 but released in 2025), only about 2.5% of all…

Key Takeaways Sebring and surrounding Highlands County offer a lower cost of living than Florida’s larger cities and many other Sunbelt retirement destinations.Famous for its auto racing track, Sebring has numerous other attractions, including museums, art galleries, and a historic downtown. Outdoorsy types will enjoy its parks, lakes, and golf courses. Sebring’s county offers over 200 healthcare establishments and is within driving distance of several larger cities, including Orlando and Tampa. Sebring, Florida, a small city in the center of the state about 90 miles south of Orlando, stands out as an affordable and attractive retirement destination. With a population of under…