The trends shaping the future of commerce in Dubai: Globalisation, urbanisation, digitisation

UAE. Atiq ur Rehman, CEO Citi - Middle East division - discussed the appeal of Dubai and its competitiveness as a global city, during a speech to over 100 graduating Executive MBA students and alumni at London Business School's "Spring Celebration Event".

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Mobile trading increasingly gains momentum amongst DFM investors

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