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How entrepreneurs are staying resilient as the conflict drags on

Founders are focusing on maintaining steady cash flow and extending the runway 
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No panic, no fire sales. Why is Dubai’s property market playing the long game?

The emirate recorded 3,660 sales transactions from March 8 to March 14, totaling about $3.2 billion, according to Dubai Land Department Data
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What’s fueling the surge in MENA’s fractional property ownership market?

Experts say owning a fractional interest in a property allows people to invest smaller amounts and earn returns.

What’s fueling the surge in MENA’s fractional property ownership market
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If the AI bubble bursts, will MENA startups survive?

For some founders in the region, the fear of a potential overhype and overvaluation is concerning.
If the AI bubble bursts, will MENA startups survive?
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War’s hidden casualty: The mental health of Palestinian entrepreneurs

In the last two years, close to half a million jobs have been lost, including 200,000 in Gaza and 144,000 jobs in the West Bank
War’s hidden casualty The mental health of Palestinian entrepreneurs
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Why interest rate cuts could boost funding for startups in the Middle East

Startups across all sectors, including fintech, AI, e-commerce, and others, stand to benefit. Those in the late stage could see the most upside.
Why interest rate cuts could boost funding for startups in the Middle East
Technology

AI is transforming work. Will it cut the work week in the Middle East?

AI has been touted as a way for organizations to increase productivity and efficiency, yet many employees still struggle with reducing their working hours and managing their workload
AI is transforming work. Will it cut the work week in the Middle East?
Work Life

Companies in the Middle East need to reduce high turnover among young employees

Young employees want to feel that they are creating an impact and making a difference or knowing how their work will ultimately impact the company.

Companies in the Middle East need to reduce high turnover among young employees
Technology

The Middle East is stepping into AI’s agentic future. But what are the risks?

Experts say one of the main concerns with AI agents is data security. It needs strong governance
The Middle East is stepping into AI's agentic future. But what are the risks
Technology

Are investors in the Middle East losing interest in AI firms?

AI is capital-intensive, and only the best projects will be able to attract the capital required to scale and survive, say experts
Are investors in the Middle East losing interest in AI firms?
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