Despite the risk of ending up without anything to live off in later life, a majority of people in the UAE aren’t putting anything aside for retirement. With Emiratis more inclined to spend on living the moment over investing in the future, their future financial wellbeing is at serious risk.

Research has found that a majority of Emiratis would be willing to try banking services offered to them by major tech firms they already use. As UAE people grow weary of the experience traditional banking institutions offer, a timely shakeup is needed in the sector to rebuild consumer trust.

Silicon Valley may be notorious for its boys’ club culture, but the Middle East’s start-up scene is booming thanks to the efforts of female entrepreneurs and scientists. What social and economic factors are leading these women into tech? And how can gender equality benefit their home countries?

The Middle East is home to one of the world's youngest and richest populations. In 2016 Arab consumers spent $320 billion on luxury fashion. For brands to capitalise, an understanding of cultural values is essential. Who is this luxury-loving cohort and what makes a brand a 'must have'?