• Trump tells Israel media ‘you’re losing support’ over Gaza war

    Former US president Donald Trump warned Israel in an interview that it was losing support over the war in Gaza. The comments from Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee to take on President Joe Biden in November's US election, came as Washington abstained at a UNSC vote calling for an immediate...
  • Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine: Putin

    During a two-hour long interview with the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Russia's President Vladimir Putin defended his decision to invade Ukraine in February 2022. The president said the West now realizes that Russia will not be defeated, despite US, European and NATO help to Ukraine.
  • UAE-Hong Kong non-oil foreign trade surges to US$16.23 billion

    Hong Kong--Non-oil foreign trade value between the UAE and Hong Kong expanded in the past year, reaching $16.2 billion in the first 11 months of 2023. According to Dr. Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the United Arab Emirates has solidified its position...
  • French president urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza civilians

    Emmanuel Macron, speaking to the BBC, cited examples of "these babies, these ladies, these old people" in urging Israel to stop bombing and killing people in Gaza, adding "there is no reason for that and no legitimacy." He said the continuous assault and the deaths in the Gaza Strip were...
  • Netanyahu optimistic about Israel-Saudi relations

    This comes after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hinted at the ongoing efforts to establish ties between the two nations during an interview with Fox News.
  • Key judicial reform clause thrown out, says Israeli PM

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had "thrown out" a key provision of his controversial judicial reform plan that has sparked one of the country's biggest ever protest movements. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Netanyahu said he intends to press on with the reforms.
  • Luxury car market navigates challenges

    In addition to battery electric vehicles, BMW is exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology to harness the potential of clean hydrogen production in the region, adds the managing director of BMW Group Middle East.
  • IMF chief economist warns inflation could remain high until 2025

    Washington, United States--The underlying drivers of historically-high global inflation could persist until 2025, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist told AFP on Tuesday. Prices around the world have surged since the rapid reopening of the global economy after the Covid-19 pandemic. Inflation was further fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine last...
  • Iran-US nuclear talks dead for now, says acclaimed scholar

    The degree of anger and sympathy for the protesters, particularly among the American and European public, makes it near impossible to reach a nuclear deal, believes Vali Reza Nasr.
  • ‘US role in Middle East is stabilizing but diminishing’

    The world is facing a new environment where powerful global leaders and corporate leaders are creating uncertainty and risk, Eurasia Group chief Ian Bremmer tells TRENDS.
  • ‘KSA bets big on technology and AI, makes global supply chain excellent’

    Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in a interview with TRENDS at DAVOS 2023.
  • French winner says Nobels an institution ‘for men’

    Stockholm, Sweden—The Nobel Prize is an institution "for men", literature laureate Annie Ernaux of France told AFP on Tuesday in an interview ahead of this weekend's formal awards ceremony. "It manifests itself by this desire for tradition. Being bound to traditions is perhaps more masculine, it is a way to transmit...
  • Germany, UAE can jointly invest in ‘new economy’, says top diplomat

    Germany and the UAE as strong economic partners will continue trade but they can make joint investments in the 'new economy' that will help achieve their net-zero targets
  • Arab women journalists brave war reporting challenges

    War journalism takes its toll on media persons, but the qualities that characterize women may paint their work with extraordinary colors, says Arizh Mukhammed, a reporter for Skynews and speaker at TOP CEO.
  • GCC firms should focus on digital change: QIB chief

    Bassel Gamal, the Group CEO of Qatar's second-largest bank, tells TRENDS that leaders should empower their employees to make decisions.
  • Inflation, geopolitics take toll on GCC businesses

    Inflation spawns numerous hurdles as GCC business leaders struggle to find a way to surmount the difficulties aggravated by geopolitical events.
  • ‘UAE’s new labor law is a game-changer’

    Legal and business leaders tell TRENDS that the new legislation is in line with the industrial modernization roadmap that the country has undertaken.
  • GCC FMCG market faces headwinds

    Certain FMCG companies benefited from the pandemic since people spent more time at home baking and spending time together. As a result, sales of packaged foods, for example, surged during the pandemic.
  • ECB to put an end to bond buying in July

    The European Central Bank "should" end its stimulus program at the beginning of the third quarter, its vice-president said in an interview published Thursday, opening the door to raising interest rates from historic lows.
  • BNPL gains currency in the UAE

    It also seems to be extremely helpful for customers who want to pay for a purchase in installments or make payments later, but do not qualify for credit cards. However, they have to be able to qualify for the BNPL schemes being offered, with criteria including a good credit score.
  • GCC luxury market grows despite supply chain woes

    The GCC personal luxury market will continue to be on a ‘strong growth trajectory,’ Chalhoub Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Jasmina Banda tells TRENDS.
  • Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna

    Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about changing perceptions, both in the UAE and abroad.
  • GCC retail electronics set for boost as buyers return

    The retail electronics sector has proliferated in GCC countries, with demand rising not only due to the urge to own the latest technologies but also because more and more people are working and learning from home, he adds. Dubai Chamber, meanwhile, has claimed ecommerce businesses might generate up to $8...
  • MENA businesses are battling social media scams

    Saeed Ahmad, Callsign’s Managing Director for the MENA region, explains how a single fraudulent message impersonating an entity can erode people’s digital trust in it.
  • F&B sector in GCC eyes greater sustainability

    Tetra Pak Arabia Managing Director Niels Hougaard explains what lies ahead for F&B companies — bith regionally and globally — as they eye new goals.
  • New UAE law boosts family business growth

    Haoula considers it extremely important to sustain family businesses as a recognition for their efforts historically, and for the advantages they could bring to the future of the UAE. “The new legislation makes everybody [feel] welcomed, and that for sure will make it a very approachable place for employment and...
  • Saudi Crown Prince opens up on every little thing

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important during his first interview to a non-Saudi publication in two years.
  • Israel stock exchange eyes GCC investors

    In an exclusive interview, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev speaks on his strategy to attract investors from the Arab world, especially the UAE and the GCC.
  • GCC beauty sector puts best face forward

    Consumers are spending more on beauty products and fragrances despite inflation, says Salem Kaissi, Vice-President of multi-brand luxury beauty concept Faces.
  • AI/ML boosts efficiency of GCC frontline workers

    The Gulf region leads in adoption of artificial intelligence or machine learning to boost productivity, says Rami Darwish, CEO of Dubai-based Arrow Labs.
  • What’s driving EV uptake in MENA?

    Experts help TRENDS see the road that lies ahead for electric vehicles in the region, and its one of hope: for both business and the environment!
  • Tunisian FM says Kuwait is a key player in Arab world

    Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi has lauded Kuwait for its role in finding peaceful solutions to crisis plaguing the Arab world. He made the comment, in an interview with KUNA, on the eve of his visit to Kuwait.
  • Remote working becoming a norm in MENA: Zoom

    The year 2022 would “offer a more comprehensive acceptance of remote working policies, as more companies are allowing employees anywhere,” Sam Tayan, head of MENA at Zoom, told TRENDS in an interview. Zoom is eyeing a big piece of the video-communication pie in these countries.
  • Despite culture, MENA coffee business still nascent

    The region’s coffee market growing rapidly creates new business opportunities, says Ali Al-Ebrahim, founder and CEO of COFE.
  • Self-mobility a ‘promising business’: Ekar founder

    Car ownership could become a hobby only for wealthy people in future, says Ekar founder Vilhelm Hedberg.
  • ‘Challenging year ahead for logistics industry’

    Companies have used innovative methods to keep their operations running while overcoming numerous challenges linked to Covid-19 pandemic. However, the situation in the air freight market "continues to remain challenging," according to DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa CEO Amadou Diallo.
  • Ecommerce is fastest-growing channel in ME

    In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE account for nearly 80 percent of the overall ecommerce market.
  • Breathable sand could disrupt UAE agri-sector

    The technology could help the UAE grow more crops within its boundaries, ensuring food security, says Dake Rechsand CEO and Founder Chandra Dake.
  • Jordan eyes investments with ICT growth

    Investment opportunities also exist in IT solutions for Jordan's financial sector and enterprise solutions and emerging applications. In addition, Jordan is experiencing an influx of investment to develop software-dependent sectors such as transportation, tourism, energy, and water, the Jordanian minister adds.
  • Saudi Arabia looks to lead solar-cell industry

    Demand for PV technology will increase in 2022, says Fahad Bin Omairah, CEO of Bin Omairah Holding Company.
  • ‘Saudi women entrepreneurs have it easier now’

    Boundary-pushing journalist and entrepreneur Muna AbuSulayman tells TRENDS how things have changed for businesswomen in Saudi Arabia.
  • Online food delivery infra a necessity now

    ‘The delivery sector has become critical to the hospitality industry's survival,’ says Deliverect Middle East General Manager Naji Haddad.
  • GCC countries warm up to cloud kitchens

    Mubarak Jaffar, CEO of the cloud-kitchen firm KLC company, tells TRENDS how virtual kitchens are feeding a growing demand.
  • Arab world warming up to data analytics: Expert

    Data analysts are already helping businesses set marketing strategies, explains Jadd Elliot Dib, founder and CEO of Pangaea X.