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Key Takeaways Going back to school as a mid-career adult requires a clear understanding of your purpose. The financial burden can be significant, especially when balancing existing financial obligations. Explore alternatives like certifications and bootcamps that can offer you faster, more affordable paths to career growth. Returning to school as a mid-career adult is a significant decision, one that extends far beyond filling out an application or selecting a program. While the idea of earning a new degree can be exciting, it also requires serious reflection. From financial implications to time commitments and career outcomes, there are many factors to…
Image credit: Emirates/Website Emirates is set to expand its Premium Economy service to four more cities across the Middle East and West Asia, as it continues to upgrade its fleet with next-generation Airbus A350s and retrofitted A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The move aims to meet growing demand for upscale travel options and ensure a more consistent customer experience across its network. Read more-This UAE company is hiring 17,300 professionals – see all details Starting October 26 2025, Emirates will operate flights EK903/904 to and from Amman with a four-class A380 featuring refreshed interiors, including the Premium Economy cabin. With…
Key Takeaways The private credit industry has ballooned to about $2 trillion, fueling both rapid lending and warnings from top bankers like JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon.Dimon and other experts caution that private credit’s looser regulations and underwriting rules could amplify systemic risk. The private credit industry has Wall Street’s most powerful banker sounding the alarm, with JPMorgan & Chase & Co. (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon saying its growth is a “recipe for a financial crisis.” Private credit refers to loans made directly by private equity firms and investment managers, not via banks or bond markets. The sector surged to about $2…
Key Takeaways Catastrophic events are inevitable, not rare—from geopolitical conflicts to pandemics, market-shaking “black swan” events will happen, and unprepared portfolios get devastated when they do. Diversification helps, but you need to stress-test your portfolio against extreme scenarios and avoid overconcentration in popular assets like mega-cap tech stocks. Tail risk events have become more frequent in periods of high uncertainty, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic and episodes of global conflict. “Average” conditions are simply what we see between shocks that no one saw coming; rare but powerful events that can reroute the flow of trillions, reshape entire industries, and…
Image credit: Off Plan Properties/Website Dubai’s real estate sector continues its upward trajectory with Dhs431bn in sales and over 125,000 transactions recorded so far this year. This represents a 25 per cent increase in transaction value compared to the same period last year, underlining the emirate’s rising stature as a global investment and lifestyle destination. According to industry insiders, the growth is being fueled by sustained demand across luxury, branded, and emerging lifestyle communities, with a growing number of international investors relocating and setting up roots in the city. Read-Dubai property is booming: What every investor should know While investors…
Image: Getty Images District cooling services provider Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced that it approved 23,339 No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications during the first half of 2025, representing an 18.7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The rise in applications highlights the company’s strong partnerships with consultants, contractors, and real estate developers, while underscoring the growing demand for district cooling services in Dubai. It also reflects Empower’s focus on delivering streamlined, hassle-free services that enhance business operations, efficiency, and productivity across the construction and real estate sectors. Empower’s NOC service is designed as…
Image: Supplied COLABB, a new Dubai-based commercial real estate investment and creative development firm, has officially launched. Positioned as an interdisciplinary platform, COLABB brings together investment, interior design, and digital strategy under one umbrella to redefine how commercial and hospitality properties are acquired, developed, and positioned in the market. COLABB supports private and institutional investors in identifying and acquiring high-potential assets by integrating acquisition, creative strategy, and execution. The firm’s model ensures that investment decisions are complemented by design innovation and digital storytelling, while property renovation and repositioning drive long-term asset value. Founded by Olga Sukhanova, who has more than…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The UAE has announced Friday, September 5, as a public holiday for government employees nationwide to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. The decision follows the non-sighting of the crescent moon for Rabi al-Awwal on Saturday, August 23. The UAE astronomy centre confirmed that the month of Safar would last 30 days, meaning the third Hijri month begins on Monday, August 25. Consequently, the Prophet’s birthday, observed annually on 12 Rabi al-Awwal, will coincide with September 5 this year. Prophet’s birthday: Three days off for government employees This would mean a three-day holiday for…
Image credit: Dubai Media Office Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the international business district driving global trade through Dubai, has signed a strategic partnership with Swedish fintech firm Vermiculus. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) supports DMCC’s wider ambition to accelerate innovation and strengthen Dubai’s role as a global hub for technology and trade, serving nearly 26,000 companies across its ecosystem. The partnership will explore collaboration on deploying financial technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses, and central securities depositories. This includes joint projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives. As the parent company of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the Dubai…
Image: Supplied Al Huzaifa, the UAE’s homegrown luxury furniture and interior design brand, has announced the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties, marking its entry into real estate development. The move builds on nearly 50 years of design heritage, craftsmanship, and lifestyle innovation, extending the brand’s influence beyond interiors into the creation of full living environments. Known for its flagship showrooms across the UAE, bespoke design studios, and collaborations with global hospitality and F&B brands, Al Huzaifa has long positioned itself as a curator of lifestyle experiences. With Al Huzaifa Properties, the company now seeks to transform this legacy into premium…