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Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

Written by Hassan F. Gholipour, Associate Professor of Property, Western Sydney University

Once a small fishing and pearling village, Dubai has grown to become a major financial, commercial and tourism hub in the Middle East.

It is the second-largest (behind Abu Dhabi) of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For decades, its economic success has rested on a promise: that the city would remain...

As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?
Getty ImagesGetting a first foothold on the career ladder has never been easy for young workers.But in the past, that path wa…
Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so
Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX has filed confidential papers ahead of a planned public company listing on…
Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here
Adolfo Felix/ UnsplashThere has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs — …
The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?
New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.But right now, a war in the Middle East and China&r…
The court ruling in Gina Rinehart’s mining dispute reveals a lot about the nation’s inherited wealth
Matt King/GettyIn a decision described by the judge as “a half-win” for each side, mining magnate Gina Rinehart h…
No‑one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answers
Another day, another Senate inquiry – this time into Australia’s federal laws dealing with “wage theft&rdqu…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race
New data shows Cockburn up 18.7%, Melville through $1.47 million, and Perth listings still near historic lows. This is not the national story. The national conversation about property right now is…

Property Management: 14 Tools for Streamlining Business Operations
From online payment systems and virtual tour software to lease management technology, there are many tools landlords and property managers can use to streamline their operations. We discuss 14 of…
Be Aware and Development Ready in Victoria
Overview of Development Ready in Victoria Victoria is a state in Australia that has seen a great deal of development in recent years. Development Ready Victoria, also known as DRV, is…
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved…

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Global Hospitality Platform, Tabit, Reveals Five Ways to Maximise Benefits of Mobile-First Systems As Australian hospitality venues grapple with...

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

For over a decade, the most practical and effective advice we could offer an employee was to spot the typo. It was practical, it was free, and it wo...

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

New data from leading talent company Randstad Australia shows flexible working and work-life balance could be critical to addressing ongoing talen...

Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so

Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

The court ruling in Gina Rinehart’s mining dispute reveals a lot about the nation’s inherited wealth

No‑one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answers

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Property Management: 14 Tools for Streamlining Business Operations

Be Aware and Development Ready in Victoria

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers