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Smart Moves in Real Estate with Property Finder. Downtown Dubai is delivering on both luxury and returns — with premium supply, competitive ROIs of 5–6%, and consistently strong occupancy rates. As noted by Ola Rachael Emdin from ELITE Property DXB Brokerage, a Property Finder SuperAgent, the community continues to attract high-profile tenants while reinforcing market stability. Download the Property Finder app to explore more.

RAK Properties reports stellar H1 2025 results; 101% sales growth, 80% higher net profit, and a 42% boost in sales backlog. CEO Sameh Muhtadi says it’s just the start of redefining coastal living in the Northern Emirates. RAK Properties

THE DARK SIDE OF MODERN SURVEILLANCE Across the globe, surveillance specialists are warning about the rise of hidden spy cameras - not being used for safety, but for exploitation. They’re small, cheap, and easy to order online. And they’re turning up in the most private of places: public bathrooms, changing rooms, hotel rooms, and even inside private homes and holiday rentals - often without the knowledge or consent of those being filmed. This isn’t just a rare occurrence. Journalist Inzamam Rashid, formerly of The Debrief, recently discovered a hidden camera in the bathroom of an Airbnb in Istanbul while on holiday. Surveillance experts worldwide are now raising the alarm about the scale of the problem - one that is growing rapidly and being fueled by unregulated, easily accessible technology. Airbnb’s website states that hidden cameras are strictly prohibited in all listings – indoor surveillance devices are banned – and new rules took effect on April 30, 2024. So how easy is it to spy on someone using legal, off-the-shelf surveillance gear? On The Agenda, Georgia Tolley spoke to Inzamam Rashid about his shocking discovery, and to Amir Mortezaie, founder and managing partner at Corementis UAE, to break down how this is happening — and what can be done to stop it. #PrivacyMatters #HiddenCameras #DigitalEthics #SurveillanceAbuse #TechForGood #CyberSecurity #AirbnbSafety #TheAgenda #DubaiEye1038 #InzamamRashid #CorementisUAE #AmirMortezaie #DataProtection #VoyeurismCrisis #RegulationNow Inzamam Rashid Georgia Tolley Amir Mortezaie corementis

Foreigners continue to move to Dubai - even without jobs lined up! As the population crosses 4 million, we asked Gareth El Mettouri of ecap what that means for hiring, salaries and the job market landscape.

Dubai’s Population Crosses 4 Million According to the Dubai Statistics Centre, the city’s population has now surpassed 4 million, an average growth of nearly 7% a year since 1985, the same year Emirates Airline launched. What does this surge mean for real estate? And what about the pressure on roads, homes, schools, warehouses and offices? We put those questions to Matthew Green, Head of Research at CBRE

Nvidia’s Earnings and the Future of AI Nvidia has once again beaten expectations on both revenue and profit, with CEO Jensen Huang declaring that “the AI race is on” and that Nvidia chips are “at its centre.” But with shares slipping after hours on softer data centre revenues, what does this mean for the stock and the wider AI sector? On The Business Breakfast, we got reaction from market analyst Josh Gilbert of eToro, who broke down the numbers and what’s next for Nvidia and its competitors.

Celebrating Emirati Women’s Day On The Business Breakfast, we spoke to Amina Taher, Chief Marketing Officer of Wio Bank, about her journey as an Emirati executive and the role of Emirati women in shaping business and leadership in the UAE.

Keeping Education Affordable in Dubai The Indian High Group of Schools, Dubai has a reputation for being one of Dubai’s most affordable schooling options, but how do they manage it? CEO Punit Vasu, told The Business Breakfast that not-for-profit doesn’t mean operating at a loss, it means being smart about generating surplus while keeping fees accessible.

Dubai will see 25 new schools, colleges and nurseries open this academic year, according to KHDA. One of them is Taaleem’s new Dubai British School Mira. CEO Alan Williamson joined The Business Breakfast to share the business case behind opening new schools in a growing city.

Real Estate Meets Education Costs in Dubai With the new school year kicking off, The Business Breakfast Brandy Scott spoke to Scott Macfarlane, Managing Partner at Family Homes DXB, about a unique initiative: giving families cashback on school fees when they buy or rent a home. We also asked him how the company is helping teachers secure housing in Dubai’s competitive market!