Insights

Low setup costs, foreign ownership, and open capital flow make UAE free zones an attractive launchpad for studios expanding into the Arab world.

With new US tariffs hitting apparel exporters, brands are weighing cost, resilience, and the push to nearshore supply chains.

Hospitals and businesses are jumping in as demand surges.

While Pop Mart built its success on original IPs, Top Toy is betting on derivative designs.

As core growth slows, appliance and electronics brands are betting big on robotic arms and embodied tech to stay ahead.

Flashy fundings aside, doubts are mounting over whether humanoid robot ventures can deliver real returns—or are riding a speculative wave.

AI breakthroughs from companies like DeepSeek may finally crack the “cocktail party” problem for hearing aids.

Tongcheng Travel and others are using new tech to meet a timeless need—getting people from here to there, with confidence.