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Image: Pexels/Illustrative Voting has officially opened for the Gulf Business Awards 2025, giving the public an opportunity to support their preferred companies and leaders across the Gulf region. All nominations can be viewed online, and casting a vote is simple, straightforward, and takes just a few minutes. Voting is now live via the official Gulf Business Awards 2025 link, with the process being entirely online and user-friendly. Once on the site, voters can easily navigate through the categories and submit their choices. Now in its 13th year, the Gulf Business Awards is the region’s premier platform for recognising business excellence,…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Emirati citizens will soon be allowed to renew their passports up to 12 months before expiry, according to an announcement on Thursday by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Previously, the window for passport renewal opened just six months before the passport’s expiration. The new policy will take effect on Monday, August 18, and will be accessible through ICP’s smart services platform. The UAE passport is rated among the most ‘strongest’ in the world ICP chairman Ali Mohammed Al Shamsi said the change will improve citizens’ quality of life…
Image: Supplied Cityscape Global 2025 will bring together more than 172,000 participants from across the global real estate ecosystem. Cityscape Global is set to return to the Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, Riyadh, from 17–20 November 2025, under the theme “The Future of Urban Living.” Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) and in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Vision 2030, and the Housing Program, the event is organised by Tahaluf. As the world’s largest real estate exhibition, Cityscape Global 2025 will bring together more than 172,000 participants from across the global real estate…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The UAE’ civil aviation sector recorded notable growth across key indicators in H1 2025, with passenger traffic, air cargo, and air traffic movements showing solid results, according to a report by the state news agency (WAM). Airports across the UAE handled 75.4 million passengers in H1 2025, up from 71.7 million in the same period last year, representing a 5 per cent increase. January recorded the highest monthly passenger volume, exceeding 13.7 million travellers. UAE national carriers expanded their global network, launching flights to 15 new destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle…
Karl Crowther, vice president at Alteryx MEA and APAC/Image: Supplied Across the Middle East, organisations are increasingly leveraging AI-powered analytics to boost operational efficiency and accelerate decision-making. Karl Crowther, vice president at Alteryx MEA and APAC, explains that modern analytics platforms are bridging the gap between governance, flexibility, and innovation. “Traditionally, businesses have had to choose between governance, flexibility, and innovation, but that’s changing. Newer solutions now bring together low-code/no-code analytics, AI assistance, and strong governance in a single, centrally managed environment, allowing more teams to access insights securely and at scale,” Crowther says. “In fact, Alteryx research shows that…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Smartphone shipments in the Middle East, excluding Turkey, rose 15 per cent year-on-year to 13.2 million units in Q2 2025, the highest quarterly volume since Q2 2019, research firm Canalys, now part of Omdia, has shared. The rebound followed a slow first quarter and was driven by value-conscious buyers, festive spending and solid economic momentum, Canalys Principal Analyst Manish Pravinkumar said. The region’s growth outpaced all others globally, Canalys research showed. Samsung led the market with 4.5 million units shipped, up 39 per cent from a year earlier, helped by demand for its Galaxy…
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Key Takeaways The level of student loan debt you can reasonably handle depends on your income. Experts recommend limiting your monthly student loan payments to no more than 8% to 10% of your gross monthly income. Even with federal policy changes, there are still many ways to obtain student loan relief. Ways to manage your student loan debt include switching to biweekly payments and always paying at least the interest. If your debt load feels unmanageable, options like refinancing, income-driven repayment, or employer assistance can ease the burden. Carrying debt isn’t inherently bad. In some cases, it can be beneficial…