Author: Stuart

Business & Finance Editor, Dubai Week 📍 Based in Dubai — With over a decade of experience dissecting global markets, fiscal policy, and corporate strategy, Stuart Wagner leads the finance desk at Dubai Week, delivering in‑depth analysis tailored to UAE and GCC audiences.

Why Prize Drop Offers Catch the Eye  Prize drop offers are short campaigns where selected games randomly grant extra rewards while you play. On Arabic-friendly platforms they usually run alongside normal sessions, highlighting certain slots or live titles for a limited time.  Seen as small extras on top of regular entertainment, they can add surprise moments without changing a calm, low-pressure style.  For players across the Arabian Gulf region it remains important to remember that online gaming is restricted and that each person must review local rules and personal comfort before interacting with any offshore site.  Independent information hubs regularly remind visitors that promotions are optional rather…

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Omar Parker, a part time resident of Dubai was recently speaking at fan expo about his shift back towards traditional filmmaking and the reasoning. Omar Parker has steadily become one of the most versatile creative forces of his generation. An American producer, content creator, and author, Parker first developed his artistic foundation at Montana State University, graduating with honors in film and photography in 2019. Even before completing his degree, he demonstrated unusual ambition and discipline. While still in school, he founded Egerton Crescent Productions with his producing partner, Charles Burt. The company grew rapidly and, within just under a…

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Dubai has proven to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years. Between January and June 2025, Dubai welcomed more than 9.8 million tourists. That’s a 6% growth compared to the same period the previous year.  Among the many tourist attractions in Dubai are the luxury hotels, which include: The world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa One of the biggest malls in the world, The Dubai Mall, and  The Burj Al Arab, a sail-shaped luxury hotel. These hotels host thousands of visitors every month. In fact, Burj Khalifa reportedly sees 17 million visitors every year, making it one…

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Entrepreneurship in Dubai is thriving like never before. With its booming startup ecosystem, world-class infrastructure, and global connectivity, the city has become a hotspot for innovation and collaboration. However, finding the right shared office space in Dubai can make all the difference between a good idea and a great business. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 shared office spaces that offer flexibility, community, and cost efficiency, perfect for ambitious entrepreneurs in 2026. Why Choose a Shared Office Space in Dubai? Before we dive into the list, it’s worth understanding why shared workspaces have become so popular: Flexibility: Rent…

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Dubai, UAE — As cyberattacks become an increasingly common global threat, even the most reputable institutions are not immune. Alliance Top — one of the region’s most recognized and selective professional associations — recently encountered a security incident that affected segments of its server infrastructure and briefly limited access to several online services. The Association’s technical and leadership teams activated their contingency protocols, restored all systems, strengthened security controls, and have since consolidated official operations on new domain. Alexander Van der Meer, President of the Association, emphasized the speed and precision of the response: “We faced a significant cyber incident, but…

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Satyasri Akula, a distinguished professional in climate innovation and digital transformation, was honored for her exceptional contributions to sustainability and technology leadership at an international exhibition held at the Hyatt Regency, Dubai. In May 2025, the IEEE Climate Change Community selected Akula’s concept, titled “Climate Change Vision,” to be featured at the Climate Change Exhibition conducted on May 6–7, 2025. The presentation outlined strategic, technology-enabled approaches to global climate resilience and received notable appreciation from experts, advocates, and industry leaders in attendance For this impactful initiative, Satyasri Akula received the Climate Change Vision Award, recognizing her innovative integration of sustainable…

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From post-party recovery to glowing skin, Dubai’s elite are turning to IV drips as the latest wellness craze. These vitamin-packed treatments promise instant hydration, boosted energy, and radiant beauty — all delivered through a simple infusion. Dubai’s pace of life is fast, ambitious, and constantly on the move. In a city where performance and presentation matter, wellness innovations gain traction quickly — and IV drip therapy has become one of the most talked-about. This treatment involves infusing fluids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream, offering faster absorption than oral supplements. What was once strictly a hospital-based procedure has…

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When I first moved to Dubai, one of the first numbers I received was 056 xxxx xxx — and, honestly, I had no idea whether it was a DU or Etisalat line.If you’ve asked the same question — “056 DU or Etisalat?” — you’re not alone. After living and working in the UAE for years (and using both DU and Etisalat SIM cards), here’s the definitive 2025 guide to help you understand which network owns which prefix, how to verify it online, and why sometimes a “DU number” might actually belong to Etisalat today. 1. Why Everyone Asks: “056 DU…

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Dubai’s skyline isn’t the only thing built on visionary foundations—the emirate’s thoroughbred racing dominance traces similarly to strategic construction, albeit of the genetic variety, initiated by British industrialist Jim McCaughey four decades ago. McCaughey understood construction intimately. It made him Britain’s 11th richest man by the late 1970s. But his most enduring construction project involved building breeding programs rather than buildings—assembling genetic foundations that would eventually underpin Dubai’s racing supremacy. His racing involvement began in 1977 through bloodstock agent David Minton. Within months, Connaught Ranger delivered a stunning 25/1 Triumph Hurdle victory at Cheltenham, validating McCaughey’s strategic approach. His stable…

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In a city built on excellence, connections, and experience, few names carry as much quiet influence in the world of private service as Chad Allan. For over a decade, Chad has been known as one of Dubai’s most trusted concierge professionals, a man equally respected by his clients and hospitality partners for his consistency, discretion, and commitment to delivering exactly what he promises. Unlike many entrepreneurs who come from corporate or capital-backed backgrounds, Chad’s roots are firmly in networking, not business-building. His reputation was earned the hard way through years of relationships, referrals, and results. Every client he worked with…

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