Neesha Salian

United Arab Emirates

Editor at Gulf Business

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The evolving role of corporate culture in boutique wealth management

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Wealth management is often seen as a numbers game — returns, risk mitigation, asset allocation. But ask any experienced advisor, and they’ll tell you the real driver of success is something far less tangible: corporate culture. In boutique firms, where relationships and trust define success, culture is not just an internal philosophy — it’s the foundation that shapes client relationships, business decisions, and long-term sustainability.
Here's what Dubai's new public health law aims to do

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Dubai has issued a new law aimed at strengthening public health, disease prevention, and environmental safety across the emirate, according to a decree by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Law No (5) of 2025 establishes a comprehensive framework to safeguard the community by enhancing health standards, improving food and product safety, and promoting sustainable practices to boost quality of life.
ADNOC Distribution, noon strike quick-commerce partnership

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

ADNOC Distribution and digital platform noon have entered a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing last-mile delivery services and redefining quick-commerce in the UAE, the companies announced on Tuesday. The partnership will see the establishment of new noon Minutes fulfilment hubs within ADNOC service stations across the UAE—home to the country’s largest network of retail locations.
Global financial markets stable, but risks loom amid policy uncertainty: IMF

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Global banking and financial markets are showing signs of stability with low volatility as central banks begin easing interest rates after taming inflation, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. However, the IMF warned of rising financial stability risks stemming from economic policy uncertainty and tightening global financial conditions.
UAE places among top emerging economies in AI readiness

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

The UAE ranks among the top emerging global economies in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), presented during the Dubai AI Assembly at Dubai AI Week. The study, titled GCC AI Pulse: Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future, is based on BCG’s 2024 AI Maturity Matrix, which categorises countries into four archetypes: AI Emergents, Practitioners, Contenders, and Pioneers.
Emaar offers rent relief to F&B tenants hit by Dubai Fountain closure

1 day ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Emaar Malls Management has announced a four-month rent waiver for food and beverage (F&B) tenants with terrace spaces facing the Lake and Fountain areas at Dubai Mall and Souk Al Bahar, following the closure of the Dubai Fountain. The initiative, which applies from June through September 2025, aims to mitigate the potential impact on footfall and terrace-based dining experiences, given that the fountain has long been a major draw for visitors to the venues.
ADNOC launches app to turbocharge UAE’s lmanufacturing drive

2 days ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has launched ‘Make it with ADNOC’, a mobile app designed to accelerate local manufacturing and support the UAE’s industrial expansion under the national Make it in the Emirates initiative. The first-of-its-kind tool gives manufacturers, SMEs, and entrepreneurs real-time visibility into ADNOC’s procurement pipeline — offering what the company calls a “clear pathway” to long-term manufacturing opportunities within its supply chain.
ONE Development's Ali Al Gebely is focused on innovation and technology across his projects

2 days ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian |Gulf Business

We sit down with Ali Al Gebely, founder and chairman of ONE Development — a leading UAE developer — and discuss the future of urban innovation, community-first design, and global expansion. Al Gebely tells us about the company’s flagship project Laguna Residence, the Dhs2.4bn flagship community in Dubailand complete with an artificial beach lagoon, smart living features, and a record-breaking launch-to-groundbreaking timeline.
How FounderX CEO Mansi Panchal is dominating the sales game

3 days ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

Sales executive turned entrepreneur Mansi Panchal has boldly made her way down the founder’s world. Just in her twenties, Panchal has proved that regardless of your age, if you are determined enough, you can achieve your dreams, which is clearly visible with her company, FounderX. The company helps potential entrepreneurs find their ‘X-factor to venture’, by helping them set up their businesses in the UAE.
Global trade set for mild contraction in 2025: WTO report

3 days ago | gulfbusiness.com | Neesha Salian

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) warned of a potential contraction in global goods trade in 2025, forecasting a 0.2 per cent decline in world merchandise trade volume under current conditions, with significant downside risks stemming from renewed tariff disputes and policy uncertainty.