Author: Dr Issac PJ

India is rapidly shedding its image as a global outsourcing destination and emerging as a pivotal arena for cutting-edge digital transformation, as evidenced by a flood of multi-billion-dollar commitments from some of the world’s most powerful technology companies.In December 2025 alone, Amazon, Microsoft and Google together committed roughly $67.5 billion in expansive technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud investments, signaling a tectonic shift in global tech strategy towards India.Amazon’s announcement of more than $35 billion of new spending in India by 2030 — adding to roughly $40 billion it has already invested since 2010 — dwarfs even its own previous…

In a world where global luxury property markets are cooling, Dubai is scorching hot.The emirate has become the ultimate magnet for the super-rich, drawing nearly 10,000 millionaires in 2025 alone, while prime property prices have surged almost 200% over five years. From waterfront villas to sky-high penthouses, Dubai is not just selling homes — it’s offering a lifestyle where wealth, security, and prestige converge like nowhere else on Earth.Stage for super-richDubai is no longer just a city of glittering towers and desert dunes. It has become a global stage for the super-rich, a place where wealth, lifestyle, and investment intersect…

The UAE real estate sector is closing 2025 with record-breaking activity, surging demand and rising prices across key emirates — even as signs of an impending market rebalancing begins to surface. According to comprehensive datasets from CBRE, Colliers, Cavendish Maxwell, Property Finder, and global ratings agencies such as Moody’s and Fitch, 2025 marked both a peak in transaction activity and the start of a long-awaited normalisation phase. Looking ahead to 2026, analysts expect a dual-track market: still buoyant in prime and ultra-luxury segments, but increasingly competitive in mid-market apartment districts as an unprecedented volume of new homes enters the supply pipeline. The…

Dubai’s property market propelled into the final months of 2025 with continued stability and robust performance, as off-plan transactions maintained a dominant share and the rental market strengthened — reflecting a city-wide confidence ahead of the New Year. New data from real estate broker Betterhomes confirms the off-plan segment’s resilience, while independent industry trackers echo the broader trend that Dubai remains one of the world’s most active residential markets.In November, Dubai logged 17,812 residential sales transactions worth Dh 46.0 billion. Off-plan deals accounted for roughly 12,429 — a hefty 70 per cent of the total — while secondary (ready) homes made…

The mobile services sector in the UAE is set for a steady advance over the rest of the decade as demand for high-volume data plans and widespread 5G adoption reshape how consumers and businesses use mobile networks. According to new modelling by analytics firm GlobalData, mobile service revenue in the UAE is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 per cent between 2025 and 2030 — a shift driven by rising data consumption even as traditional voice revenue continues to decline.GlobalData’s “UAE Mobile Broadband Forecast (Q3 2025)” reveals a dramatic transformation underway: mobile voice service revenue…

GCC countries accounted for nearly half of all exports and re-exports by members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2025, new data show.With Dh125.3 billion worth of goods heading into the Gulf, the latest figures from Dubai Chamber of Commerce reaffirm the GCC’s central role in Dubai’s global trade leadership, even as the emirate broadens its reach worldwide.The full breakdown of destinations for 2025 underscores Dubai’s diversified trade strategy. The Middle East outside the GCC took Dh75.7 billion (29.1 per cent), African markets absorbed Dh26.1 billion (10 per cent), Asia-Pacific received Dh21.9 billion (8.4 per…

The UAE is set to emerge among the strongest economic performers in the Gulf in 2026, achieving overall GDP growth of 4.3 per cent, according to the latest outlook released by the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI).The report also offers a bullish vision for the broader Gulf region — one built on accelerating diversification, digital transformation and sustained investment.MEI’s projections place Mena growth at 3.6 per cent in 2026, outpacing the global forecast of 3.1 per cent. Against this backdrop, the UAE stands out, with MEI expecting GDP growth of 4.3 per cent and non-oil expansion close to 5 per cent.…

Blue Ocean Corporation has expanded its Middle East and North Africa footprint with the opening of a new office in Cairo and the launch of its first International Procurement & Supply Chain Conference (IPSC) in Egypt.The company, ranked as the world’s top provider of supply chain training and consulting, said the move reflects Egypt’s growing importance as a strategic logistics and trade hub.The Cairo office becomes the latest addition to Blue Ocean’s international network, which includes branches in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and major cities across India. The Egypt edition of IPSC builds on the conference’s global track…

The UAE has issued a new Federal Decree-Law introducing major amendments to the Commercial Companies Law, marking the latest step in a broader 2025 reform programme aimed at strengthening the country’s position as a global business destination.The new provisions modernise corporate structures, expand financing options, and create more flexible pathways for businesses operating across the UAE’s diverse jurisdictions. Together, these changes are designed to increase competitiveness, support innovation and attract new investment across both commercial and social sectors.One of the most notable updates is the formal introduction of the non-profit company — an entirely new category within the UAE’s business…

The way people shop in the UAE is undergoing a radical transformation, with artificial intelligence and digital tools driving a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour, according to fresh data released by Visa.Visa’s survey, conducted between October 14 and October 28, 2025, among 1,000 UAE adults, reveals that about 8 in 10, or 80 per cent, of respondents now use AI to guide their shopping: for product research, price comparisons, gift inspiration and more.The company’s UAE Country Manager described the trend as a “fundamental reimagining of commerce”.This surge is confirmed by external research. A 2025 retail study from fintech platform Adyen…