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Strong sales alone don’t mean a business is ready to expand. Dr. Hany Thabet outlines four checks for UAE SMEs: capacity, decision ownership, team readiness and cash flow. uae-business.com/operational… #UAEBusiness #SMEs #BusinessGrowth
From scattered records to a useful month-end finance pack. Mohamed Yaseen shares a practical checklist for UAE SMEs: bank reconciliation, receivables, supporting documents and outstanding issues. uae-business.com/month-end-f… #UAE #SMEs #Accounting
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Where are UAE–Türkiye business opportunities emerging? Shabaan Abdelfattah examines logistics, digital infrastructure and clean energy—and what turns growing trade into lasting commercial value. uae-business.com/uae-turkiye… #UAE #Türkiye #Trade
Anghami and AUB bring a Gen Z business case into the classroom.
Students from three AUB courses will develop ideas for engagement, community and loyalty, with finalist pitches scheduled for 13 November.
uae-business.com/anghami-aub… #Anghami #GenZ #Education
Dubai’s business advantage goes beyond fast licensing. Wael Handous examines how digital services, banking and trade infrastructure reduce coordination delays—and offers four tests for founders.
uae-business.com/dubai-produ… #Dubai #Startups #Entrepreneurship
Why doesn’t workplace training always change behaviour? Serkan Alben and Sercan Alben share three practical checks for employers. uae-business.com/workplace-t… #Leadership #EmployeeTraining #UAE
Is your AI pilot ready to scale?
Mafalda Carvalho outlines five human checks for UAE businesses, using a hypothetical hotel workflow to examine approvals, staff readiness, escalation and service quality.
uae-business.com/before-scal… #UAE #AI #AIGovernance
Preparing a FY2026 annual report in the UAE? Mohammed Shuaib outlines a practical timeline covering data ownership, approvals and Arabic-English version control, while keeping statutory deadlines separate. uae-business.com/uae-annual-…
#UAE #AnnualReports
Why can organisational change stall after launch? Mafalda Carvalho examines seven human factors UAE leaders should address, with local examples and a practical 30/60/90-day framework. uae-business.com/organisatio… #UAE #Leadership #ChangeManagement
How can UAE employers support staff working far from home?
Dr Ryan Copeland of International SOS discusses manageable workloads, supportive managers, social connection and confidential professional help.
uae-business.com/employee-me…
#UAE #EmployeeWellbeing
Before outsourcing HR in the UAE, define who approves payroll, handles exceptions and owns the exit process. Mayank Sharma outlines six controls to agree before signing. uae-business.com/hr-outsourc… #UAE #HR #Outsourcing
What can Dubai landlords automate—and where is human review essential?
Rentify’s Rashed Hareb Al Mheiri examines renewals, rent tracking, legal notices and AI oversight.
uae-business.com/dubai-renta… #Dubai #DubaiProperty #PropTech
What should UAE property buyers watch in 2027?
Knight Frank’s Louis Harding discusses off-plan sales, completed housing supply, affordability and why headline rental yields need closer scrutiny.
uae-business.com/uae-propert… #UAERealEstate #DubaiProperty
ALT Dubai Marina, UAE. File photograph. Photo: Nelemson G / Pexels.
From WhatsApp enquiry to confirmed booking: a practical UAE workflow for qualification, follow-ups and human handover.
uae-business.com/whatsapp-wo… #UAE #WhatsApp #Automation
GEMS has announced GR8 School, combining AI learning, teacher mentoring and industry expertise. A January 2027 soft launch is planned.
What’s confirmed—and what families still need to know: uae-business.com/gems-gr8-sc… #UAE #EdTech #AI
ALT Promotional illustration of GEMS Education’s GR8 School concept, with an initial soft launch planned for January 2027. Image supplied by GEMS Education.
How should UAE companies choose a creative or digital agency? Ilya Zmienko explains what to check before signing—from pricing and team expertise to Arabic localisation, IP rights, account access and handover. uae-business.com/choose-digi… #UAE #DigitalAgency #UAEBusiness
ALT Ilya Zmienko, founder of Svyazi Creative Agency. Photo courtesy of Svyazi Creative Agency.
Ohana Development has broken ground on the AED15bn Manchester City Yas Residences on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi. The waterfront project will include more than 2,000 homes.
uae-business.com/manchester-… #AbuDhabi #RealEstate
ALT Representatives of Ohana Development, City Football Group and the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre mark the groundbreaking of Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi. Photo supplied by Ohana Development.
AI can build a spreadsheet. Can you trust the numbers? Sara Hassouneh explains why Excel skills still matter for UAE businesses.
uae-business.com/excel-skill… #AI #Excel #UAEBusiness
ALT AI-generated illustration created with Google Gemini, courtesy of Sara Hassouneh.
Past success does not guarantee future trust. Entrepreneurs must keep learning, adapting and proving value in new markets. Lucas Assimos explains why reinvention matters. uae-business.com/reinvention… #Entrepreneurs #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #UAE #Innovation
Emirati women are taking a growing role in Dubai’s rail sector. Women represent 56% of Keolis MHI’s Emirati workforce, while 21% of senior leadership roles are held by Emirati women. Read more: uae-business.com/emirati-wom… #EmiratiWomensDay #Dubai #UAE #DubaiMetro
