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Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.

March sees GCC Index drop as heavyweight sectors lag

GCC equity markets experienced a March downturn, influenced by seasonal selling pressure during Ramadan, leading to a 3.0% drop in...

Ramadan influences consumer habits, retail strategy

The ongoing fasting month brings traditional practices and modern shopping habits together, impacting market trends significantly in the Gulf region.

Saudi real estate gets non-oil boost

The Saudi commercial real estate market is set for a significant upswing in 2023, propelled by the government's vision to...
  • With the office market seen as the most lucrative and the luxury retail sector witnessing a surge, the Kingdom's real estate landscape is undergoing a transformative phase
  • The Saudi commercial real estate market is on the brink of a significant expansion in 2023, driven by the government's economic diversification efforts, suggest reports

GCC eyes global recycling dominance amidst EV boom

While rising EV demand may cause a global shortage of metals like cobalt and lithium by 2030, the Gulf region's...
  • While rising EV demand may cause a global shortage of metals like cobalt and lithium by 2030, the Gulf region's vast resources position it as a potential recycling leader
  • Battery recycling in resource-rich Gulf countries could ease global mineral supply pressures. However, the long lifespan of batteries currently limits available recycling material

Oil prices fluid amid geopolitics, economic recovery

Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade war between the United States and China, have sent shockwaves...
  • Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the trade war between the United States and China, have sent shockwaves through the oil market, says an expert
  • OPEC's decisions to extend oil production cuts have stabilized markets, but challenges from non-OPEC+ producers and the global economic outlook continue to impact oil prices.

Dubai leads as GCC real estate transactions soar in H1

Gulf real estate hit $90.7 billion in the first half of 2023, a 9.9% rise y-o-y, as Dubai led the...
  • Gulf real estate hit $90.7 billion in the first half of 2023, a 9.9% rise y-o-y, as Dubai leads the market with a 57 percent increase, fueled by demand for luxury properties
  • Residential prices in Dubai surge 11.7% in the Q2 of 2023, while Abu Dhabi's growth stays muted. Dubai's rents jump 32.6% y-o-y, while other markets see slight rise

Saudi Arabia turns to maritime to diversify revenues

Saudi Aramco's King Salman Complex, set to be the largest marine industry hub in the Middle East, is expected to...
  • Saudi Aramco's King Salman Complex, set to be the largest marine industry hub in the Middle East, is expected to boost Saudi Arabia's GDP by over $17 billion
  • The complex aims to localize technologies and meet the needs for building offshore oil and gas rigs, offshore platforms, offshore support vessels, and crude tankers

Eastward shift: GCC builds strategic ties with ASEAN

Trade between GCC and ASEAN doubles, marking a new economic collaboration era as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and UAE enhance...
  • Trade between GCC and ASEAN doubles, marking a new economic collaboration era as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and UAE enhance ties by signing Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
  • The UAE dominates Gulf investments in ASEAN with 74% share from 2016 to 2021 as recent free trade agreements with Indonesia and Singapore indicate expanding GCC-ASEAN ties

Flying taxis: Saudi Arabia stares at sustainable skies

NEOM, the Kingdom's futuristic city, hosts Volocopter's pioneering eVTOL aircraft test flights, marking a substantial stride towards sustainable, smart mobility.
  • NEOM, the Kingdom's futuristic city, hosts Volocopter's pioneering eVTOL aircraft test flights, marking a substantial stride towards sustainable, smart mobility
  • 'Taxi ports', air traffic systems, private sector participation, and new regulations are crucial to futuristic transportation to ensure safety and efficiency in mobility

$1.3trn mineral reserves shift Saudi focus to mining

The Kingdom, leveraging its significant copper reserves across the nation, seeks to address the global shortage, particularly crucial amid the...
  • The Kingdom, leveraging its significant copper reserves across the nation, seeks to address the global shortage, particularly crucial amid the transition towards clean energy
  • The Kingdom, despite facing challenges in logistics and water provision at mining sites, is harnessing technology and collaborations to improve production quality

Arab SWFs accelerate dealmaking amid scarce funding

Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity...
  • Joint investments by sovereign funds hit a record $17.2 billion in H1 this year as Gulf states fund global equity firms, including KKR & Co., EQT AB, and Brookfield
  • Middle Eastern investors, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company, are planning to invest billions in high-profile acquisitions

Gulf economies pivot towards China: Multi-billion dollar investments strengthen relations

Economic ties between China and the Gulf region's largest economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have surged since President Xi...
  • The value of Gulf companies' acquisitions and investments in China this year increased by more than 1,000 percent yearly to $5.3 billion
  • Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, the "Mubadala Investment Company," is expanding its operations in China to attract investments

March sees GCC Index drop as heavyweight sectors lag

GCC equity markets experienced a March downturn, influenced by seasonal selling pressure during Ramadan, leading to a 3.0% drop in...

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Arab region faces soaring youth unemployment crisis

The region, with the world's highest youth unemployment rate, requires the creation of 33.3 million jobs by 2030 to accommodate...

GCC telecom firms turn to Europe, Asia for expansion

Wielding piles of cash and cutting-edge technology, many Arab telecom firms are scouting overseas markets to expand business beyond home...

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Saudi football dominates Gulf sports scene this year

The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the...
  • The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
  • UAE-owned Manchester City wins the Champions League, while Qatar hosts major 2023 sports events, preparing for the 2024 Asian Football Cup, taking the Gulf sports to next level.

GCC forges ahead in sustainable tech initiatives

In 2023, the Gulf countries made a strong push towards renewable energy and pioneering green hydrogen projects, signaling a significant...
  • In 2023, the Gulf countries made a strong push towards renewable energy and pioneering green hydrogen projects, signaling a significant green transition in the region.
  • The GCC's commitment to sustainable technology initiatives, including advancements in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and smart city solutions, make it a global leader.

Saudi Arabia, UAE lead MENA’s smart city development

In 2023, the region advanced in smart city initiatives, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the transformation, with Frost...
  • In 2023, the region advanced in smart city initiatives, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the transformation, with Frost & Sullivan projected $50bn investment by 2025.
  • Saudi Arabia, leading with Riyadh, targets 17 cities for smart development, while the UAE's Masdar City, Oman's Sultan Haitham, and Qatar's Lusail City follow suit.