The outlook for 2026 might surprise you. Markets are buoyant, tech feels strangely practical, and the biggest shock of all may be that the world muddles through without the crash everyone has been primed to expect. In a year built on Saxo Banks “outrageous” scenarios, the calm might be the…
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CEO Insight: Startups to Watch in 2026
There is no ranking here, and no attempt to crown a single winner. The companies that follow are listed united instead by a shared characteristic: they delivered in 2025. At a time when markets became more selective and execution mattered more than ambition, these businesses demonstrated real traction through partnerships,…
Is There an AI Bubble and, if so, is it About to Burst?
Author, Ben Gilbert, VP of 15gifts Gartner has already predicted that over 40% of agentic AI projects will fail by 2027 due to rising costs, governance challenges, and lack of clear ROI. …
Cybersecurity Tops CFO’s Risk Agenda
New research commissioned by global S&P500 corporate payments company, Corpay, finds that 99% of UK finance leaders surveyed have experienced payments-related cyber incidents in the past two years, exposing the fragility of legacy systems and an urgent need for change. …
Dubai’s Real Estate Pitch to Britain: Buy Now, Thank the Tariffs Later
In an unexpected twist of global economics, Donald Trump’s tariffs are helping drive a British buying spree in Dubai. The dollar — and with it, the UAE’s dirham, pegged to the greenback — has taken a beating. The result: the dirham is down roughly 8 percent against the pound since…
The Next Wave: 10 Startups to Watch in 2025 and Their Potential Impact
As the global economy is ever changing, the startup ecosystem remains a hotbed of innovation, offering lucrative opportunities for investors who are willing to embrace risk. Startups are driving transformative change across industries, from artificial intelligence and cloud computing to fashion and fintech. However, with great potential comes equally significant…