Author: Arabian Media staff
Inflation may ebb and flow, but Warren Buffett’s two lessons for fighting it are timeless. Become so good at what you do that people will pay a premium for your skills.Own stock in businesses that don’t need constant infusions of cash to keep profits growing. Key Takeaways Buffett calls self‑development “the best investment by far” because skills can’t be taxed or “inflated away.”The next‑best hedge is to own stock in companies whose products require little new capital but can raise prices at the rate of inflation or even higher.Firms built on royalty-like models or networks often convert revenue to cash without…
Image credit: RTA _ X/Twitter As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen after the summer break, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has declared August 25, 2025, as “A Day Without Accidents.” This annual initiative coincides with the start of the new academic year — a period that traditionally sees a sharp rise in road traffic as families return from vacation. Read-Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes The campaign, launched in coordination with police departments nationwide, aims to promote safe driving habits and reduce road accidents on one of the busiest days on UAE roads. The…
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Image: Getty Images In today’s era of hybrid work, going on holiday no longer means disconnecting from the office entirely. Thanks to widespread connectivity—available at airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants, and most public indoor spaces—many professionals blend work and leisure, accessing free Wi-Fi or reliable 4G/5G coverage from virtually anywhere. However, this constant connectivity has also caught the attention of cybercriminals. Ahead of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, Kaspersky experts analysed nearly 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in Paris, finding that almost 25 per cent had weak or no encryption—putting travellers at risk of personal and financial data theft. The…
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Image: OSN website/ For illustrative purposes only MENA entertainment provider OSN has partnered with US-based advertising technology firm The Trade Desk to open the broadcaster’s programmatic video inventory to advertisers, the companies said. The deal makes The Trade Desk the first demand-side platform (DSP) to give brands direct access to OSNtv’s connected television and addressable video-on-demand inventory, covering Arabic and international content including HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery titles and OSN original productions. “At OSN, we’re committed to innovation that enhances the advertising experience while maintaining the highest standards for our viewers,” Hamid Davari, OSN’s director of advertising, said in a…
Renting is throwing your money away. Everyone needs a budget to manage their finances. Some pieces of advice are so common in the financial world that they’re taken for granted. But whether they’re true or not often depends on your personal circumstances. These three financial tips may work for some people, but if you blindly follow them—without adjusting them based on your finances—they could lead to stress and anxiety and could cause you to miss out on other opportunities. Myth #1: You Need a Budget “People believe they can’t trust themselves with money unless they’re tracking and restricting diligently,” said…
Image: Pexels/Illustrative Škoda Auto has reported a strong financial and sales performance for the first half of 2025, delivering 509,400 vehicles globally — a year-on-year increase of 13.6 per cent. The company’s robust sales translated into solid financial results, with revenue rising to €15.07bn (up 10.4 per cent), operating profit reaching €1.285bn (up 11.8 per cent), and net cash flow at €1.453bn (up 3.2 per cent). In the Middle East, Škoda made strategic moves during the first half of 2025, officially entering the Oman market in February, restarting operations in Qatar in April, and signing an agreement to expand into…