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Business.
Business with a Gulf accent. Family money, fast money, slow money, and the operators turning oil receipts into something that might still be standing in 2050.
Reading the Dubai Gold Souk: How to Buy Without Getting Played
Karats, making charges, and the live spot price explained for anyone walking into Deira with a budget.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessJan 9
How to Actually Start Investing From the UAE Without Losing the Plot
A no-jargon walkthrough of opening your first brokerage account and buying your first fund as a resident.
By Lena Holloway
BusinessDec 25
Tadawul, Explained: A Beginner's Guide to the Saudi Stock Market
Home to Aramco, one of the world's most valuable listings, the Saudi exchange has been quietly opening to the world.
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessDec 11
Saudi Arabia's Giga-Projects: A Field Guide to the Big Builds
NEOM grabs the headlines, but it is one of a portfolio of enormous developments reshaping the kingdom's map.
By Priya Chen
BusinessNov 27
The Saudi Pro League and the Kingdom's Sports Land Grab, Explained
Ronaldo was the opening bid; the real game is reshaping global sport and Saudi society at once.
By Diego Arroyo
BusinessNov 13
Working in Saudi Arabia as an Expat: A No-Nonsense Primer
Sponsorship, Saudization, contracts and culture, what to understand before you sign that Gulf job offer.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessOct 18
Picking a Mobile and Home Internet Plan in the UAE
Two operators, a postpaid-versus-prepaid choice, and a bundle that can save you real money if you pick right.
By Lena Holloway
BusinessOct 4
Sending Money Home From the UAE Without Losing It to Fees
The cheapest way to remit is rarely the most obvious one, and the exchange rate hides the real cost.
By Priya Chen
BusinessOct 2
Qiddiya: Inside Saudi Arabia's Plan to Build an Entertainment Capital
Theme parks, a Formula 1-grade circuit, and a stadium with a cliff edge, Qiddiya is Vision 2030's bid for fun at industrial scale.
By Priya Chen
BusinessSep 20
End-of-Service Gratuity: The Payout You Earn by Staying
It is not a bonus and not a pension, but a legally earned lump sum that grows with every year you serve.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessAug 30
Going Freelance in the UAE Without Falling Foul of the Rules
A freelance permit turns your hustle into a legal entity, and your visa into your own to control.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessAug 16
Health Insurance in the UAE, and Why You Already Need It
Cover is mandatory, often employer-provided, and the fine print matters more than the logo on the card.
By Sara Qureshi
BusinessAug 7
Vision 2030, Decoded: What Saudi Arabia's Master Plan Actually Says
Behind the glossy renders and stadium signings sits a sprawling document about weaning a petrostate off oil.
By Lena Holloway
BusinessJul 12
Opening a UAE Bank Account Without a Three-Hour Queue
A field guide to walking into a Gulf bank and walking out with an IBAN, ideally before lunch.
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessFeb 17
KahraGen and the Quiet Grid Work Behind the MENA Power Boom
The loud part of energy is generation. The less photogenic part is engineering discipline, EPC accountability, and the grid work that lets capacity arrive on time.
By Sara Qureshi