Somshankar Bandyopadhyay

Clearer rules, rising tokenisation and stronger custody systems are accelerating institutional participation in the UAE's digital asset ecosystem, shifting focus from speculation to infrastructure

Rising borrowing costs signal prolonged pressure on governments, businesses and households as markets brace for volatile rate outlook

Eid Al Adha spending in the UAE and GCC is shifting toward local brands, social discovery and quick commerce, as consumers prioritise meaningful gifts and seamless digital journeys

New research shows UAE CEOs face growing pressure to deliver measurable AI outcomes, with many fearing job loss, leadership shake-ups and long-term reputational risks

Dubai's property market shows diverging trends, with prime homes outperforming broader housing as price growth slows, transactions shift to off-plan, and villas continue to lead gains

World consumer inflation is now seen at 4% in 2026 and 3.3% in 2027 as oil shocks, policy frictions and persistent price pressures delay a return to pre-crisis levels

Sector is shifting to disciplined growth, with moderating rents, strong investor inflows and resilient office demand despite rising supply pipeline

GCC investors are moving beyond momentum trades, focusing on fundamentals, liquidity discipline and long-term resilience as institutional capital reshapes portfolio strategies and risk assessment

Oxford Economics says the recent spike in long-term interest rates may reverse as oil volatility cools, though fiscal risks and term premiums could keep yields elevated globally

Off-plan sales grow by 9.5% even as secondary transactions dip and tenants seek flexibility amid uncertainty