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Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO, Atlys/Image: Supplied For UAE residents, securing a US visa can often be an exercise in patience — with appointment wait times stretching for months and unpredictable embassy backlogs leaving travellers uncertain. Atlys, a travel-tech platform founded by Mohak Nahta, is seeking to change that by using data intelligence and automation to bring transparency and predictability to the visa application process. “Visa timelines are primarily shaped by sustained demand and finite appointment capacity at consular posts,” said Nahta. “The UAE is a major travel hub with consistently high application volumes, and during periods of elevated demand…
Image: Supplied In a world where new technologies and market trends emerge daily, the pace of business can feel overwhelming. As a leader navigating the dynamic landscape of the Middle East and Africa, I often find myself contemplating what truly contributes to achieving lasting success. Talent and agility are undoubtedly two core factors that are critical in helping companies today up the ante. According to a recent World Economic Forum report, a staggering 65 per cent of companies in the MEA region identify the skills gap as a major barrier to growth. Clearly, the gig economy is transforming the game.…
In 2025, around 30 specialised zones across the emirate cater to entrepreneurs in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Design, E-commerce and Advanced Manufacturing. This handbook, drawn from the Dubai Startup Guide 2025, details 30 key free zones — outlining their sectors, facilities, visa packages, setup costs and contact details to help founders choose the perfect launch base. Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) AI, SaaS, cyber-security, FinTech and digital-asset firms with executive desks, offices and METADAFZ support plus multi-tier visa packages. Supported sectors Artificial intelligence Software / SaaS Cyber-security FinTech Digital Assets Facilities Desk options: Executive desks Offices: Clinical and non-clinical suites (120…
In 2025, around 30 specialised zones across the emirate cater to entrepreneurs in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Design, E-commerce and Advanced Manufacturing. This handbook, drawn from the Dubai Startup Guide 2025, details 30 key free zones — outlining their sectors, facilities, visa packages, setup costs and contact details to help founders choose the perfect launch base. Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) AI, SaaS, cyber-security, FinTech and digital-asset firms with executive desks, offices and METADAFZ support plus multi-tier visa packages. Supported sectors Artificial intelligence Software / SaaS Cyber-security FinTech Digital Assets Facilities Desk options: Executive desks Offices: Clinical and non-clinical suites (120…
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Image credit: Saudi Press Agency/ Website The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched a new service through its Nusuk app, enabling citizens and residents to conveniently order 330 ml bottles of blessed zamzam water delivered directly to their homes anywhere in the kingdom. With no restrictions on the quantity or frequency of orders, the service aims to facilitate easier access to this sacred water for all users. Read more-Saudi’s new rule: All types of visas allow holders to perform Umrah Orders can be placed through simple steps within the app, ensuring a seamless experience for residents…
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Dr Emad Fahmy, regional director, Middle East, NETSCOUT/Image: Supplied Cyberattacks targeting the Gulf’s critical digital infrastructure are increasing in both scale and sophistication, with the UAE emerging as one of the most targeted countries in the world. According to NETSCOUT, the UAE recorded the longest average DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack duration — 27 minutes — a figure that highlights the region’s growing strategic importance and vulnerability to cyber disruption. “This region is very central and strategic in terms of business and so this makes it a target for attackers,” said Dr Emad Fahmy, regional director, Middle East, NETSCOUT.…
Image credit: Getty Images Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for $4.66bn, in a major shift in strategy by new CEO Luca de Meo as he moves to tackle the luxury group’s high debt and refocus on its core fashion business. Under the deal, French beauty giant L’Oreal will acquire Kering’s fragrance line Creed, which former CEO Francois-Henri Pinault acquired in 2023 for €3.5bn euros, as well as exclusive rights to develop fragrance and beauty products for 50 years under Kering’s fashion labels including Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga. Read more-Dubai’s Emirates NBD to buy…
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