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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Gender bias in MENA workforce raises concerns

The study offers solution to DEI issues in the region.
  • Middle East – IMA and IFAC recently release DEI report: "Diversifying Accounting Talent in the MENA region: A Critical Imperative to Achieve Transformational Outcomes”.
  • The study focuses primarily on gender, nationality, and ability within the MENA region, assessing deeply rooted issues inhibiting DEI progress within the accounting profession.

Middle East – IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) and IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) recently released the “Diversifying Accounting Talent in the MENA region: A Critical Imperative to Achieve Transformational Outcomes” report. The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) research study focuses primarily on gender, nationality, and ability within the MENA region, assessing deeply rooted issues inhibiting DE&I progress within the accounting profession. TRENDS video explains what the report has to say about DEI in MENA female workforce: