Muzaffar Rizvi

muzaffarrizvi@khaleejtimes.com

Muzaffar Rizvi is an accomplished financial journalist with more than 25 years of experience in the UAE and Pakistan. He has good writing skills, strong grip on production and an excellent news sense.

Game on, scams up: Hospitality and MICE in the cyber crosshairs

Game on, scams up: Hospitality and MICE in the cyber crosshairs

As global sporting events draw millions of visitors and billions in revenue, cybercriminals are exploiting the surge in travel, accommodation and event-related transactions with increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics

UHNWI, entrepreneur influx deepening premium office market

UHNWI, entrepreneur influx deepening premium office market

Corporate expansions and new market entrants will continue to drive the market

UAE commercial real estate defies regional tensions, draws global talent and capital

UAE commercial real estate defies regional tensions, draws global talent and capital

Strong fundamentals and sustained investor confidence keep growth trajectory intact

Analysis: US-Iran peace deal gives Middle East 60-day test for lasting Gulf stability

Analysis: US-Iran peace deal gives Middle East 60-day test for lasting Gulf stability

No doubt, it is time to breathe a sigh of relief, rejoice, and celebrate pulling the region back from the brink of war. But the hard work begins now, said an analyst on Thursday

UAE e-invoicing delay: Why large firms face 2027 VAT deadline despite ASP extension

UAE e-invoicing delay: Why large firms face 2027 VAT deadline despite ASP extension

The UAE has introduced a clear enforcement framework to ensure timely compliance over the initiative

E-invoicing marks the next chapter in UAE’s digital journey

E-invoicing marks the next chapter in UAE’s digital journey

Real-time reporting and digital compliance set to reshape business transactions across the UAE

Soccer world cup–ready storage solutions for fans and creators

Soccer world cup–ready storage solutions for fans and creators

Capture every moment of Soccer competition with new high-speed storage devices

How compact portable devices are reshaping professional routines

How compact portable devices are reshaping professional routines

Tablets are considered a more intentional workspace for reading, writing, and reviewing content and are often preferred over smartphones

AI reshapes banking as $1 trillion opportunity emerges over next decade

AI reshapes banking as $1 trillion opportunity emerges over next decade

Banks are racing to adopt AI for efficiency and scale, even as the real financial payoff remains on the horizon

DFSA strengthens Dubai's Islamic finance ecosystem

DFSA strengthens Dubai's Islamic finance ecosystem

Growing appetite for Shariah-compliant fintech is boosting Dubai’s status as a leading financial centre