Gulf realty navigates opportunities and challenges
The GCC real estate sector enters 2024 amidst a complex interplay of global economic challenges and regional opportunities, says a...
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Global HQs help Saudi youth boost skills, get jobs
The presence of multinationals promises a transfer of expertise and skills, enhancing opportunities for Saudi youth and contributing to the...
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Metaverse can contribute $4bn to UAE economy
The Dubai Metaverse Strategy anticipates that 42,000 jobs will be virtualized through the metaverse by 2030 while also improving resident...
- The Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which was recently announced, aims to raise the metaverse sector's contribution to the UAE's economy to $4b by 2030
- Dubai companies like Emirates, Damac and others are already betting big on this world, and many more are expected to join the pack
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6G, WiFi 6, edge computing key for metaverse
To expand and upgrade the metaverse, 6G, Wi-Fi 6, and edge computing capabilities will be critical. Just as the internet...
- Metaverse participation is growing in the Middle East and GCC countries, says Martin Tarr, Chief ICT Officer of du
- Demand for a blockchain-powered metaverse has increased and industries are already benefitting from the technology, he adds
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Global Village gives wings to entrepreneurs, innovators
Dubai's multicultural family shopping and entertainment hub provides a unique platform to SMEs to test creative and innovative business concepts,...
- Global Village assists entrepreneurs in exploring new prospects and forming collaborations, says Naveen Jain, Director of Business Development at the park
- Dubai's multicultural family shopping and entertainment hub provides a unique platform to SMEs to test creative and innovative business concepts, he adds
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Gulf boosts oil production amid global fuel crisis
Saudi oil giant Aramco has built new refineries in Jazan to boost its production capacity to 400,000 barrels a day...
- Saudi oil giant Aramco has built new refineries in Jazan to boost its production capacity to 400,000 barrels a day
- Kuwait Oil Corporation is enlarging the capacity of Al-Zour refinery to 615,000 barrels a day, making it the world's largest facility to do so
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Beside oil, pilgrims help KSA economy boost revenues
The Haj season enhances Saudi Arabia’s political and religious prestige while contributing to its annual revenue of around $8 billion...
- The Haj season enhances Saudi Arabia’s political and religious prestige while contributing to its annual revenue of around $8 billion and creating thousands of jobs
- By 2030, the kingdom aims to raise pilgrim capacity to 30 million, eyes more than $150 billion in revenue and creation of over 100,000 new jobs
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NFTs: Digital way to own art, music, videos
Everything is open-sourced, permission less and on-chain, Holaplex CEO Alex Kehaya tells TRENDS on the rising popularity of NFTs.
- Holaplex’s Social NFT Network is a new platform for NFT enthusiasts
- Kehaya believes that the NFT industry is seeing an adoption curve that is greater than that of the internet
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Gulf airlines recoup losses, make profits after 2 years
The global aviation sector's losses, which rose to around S138 billion in 2020, dropped to nearly $42 billion in 2021....
- Qatar Airways, a major GCC airline, reported profits of $1.54 billion during the fiscal year ending March 2022, compared to $4 billion loss in the previous year
- The UAE airlines have recovered 92.9 percent of seat capacity compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by OIG International
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Free of travel curbs, GCC residents fly away for a break
In spite of high inflation, residents of the GCC countries are seeking newer destinations in Europe and beyond to travel...
- The United Kingdom, the Maldives, and Europe are still the most popular destinations for the UAE and the GCC citizens
- Travel industry experts feel that the global inflationary pressures are yet to affect travel demand
Economy
Inflation poses new challenges to Middle East, GCC
The global inflation wave -- affecting the US, EU and China and spreading to the Gulf countries -- is forcing...
- The global inflation wave -- affecting the US, EU and China and spreading to the Gulf countries -- is forcing common people to look for alternatives away from the govt actions.
- The unprecedented inflationary hikes is the result of Russia's four-month-long conflict with Ukraine that has hit global supply chains and increased shipping expenses.
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Luxury brands in GCC look to metaverse for expansion
Virtual fashion and technologies will enable us to reduce our carbon footprints and the strain on the planet. Fashion firms...
- Despite the benefits of the metaverse world to the fashion industry, the technology still is in its early stages
- Brands should be cautious of many scammers in this world as there are numerous grabbers and a lot of fraud going on
Gulf realty navigates opportunities and challenges
The GCC real estate sector enters 2024 amidst a complex interplay of global economic challenges and regional opportunities, says a...
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Rise in EVs drives Middle East toward greener future
A transformative shift is unfolding in the region as more people transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric ones, an in-depth...
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Global economic concerns hit GCC equity performance
Influenced by global inflation concerns and high rates, Gulf markets faced second consecutive monthly dip in September. Only Dubai and...
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Global economic concerns hit GCC equity performance
Influenced by global inflation concerns and high rates, Gulf markets faced second consecutive monthly dip in September. Only Dubai and...
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Archaeology talks unravel past’s influence on future
Insights from the recently held archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and...
- Insights from the recent archaeology summit highlight AlUla's prominence as an archaeological epicenter, helping to bridge historical gaps and deepen understanding
- Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the event attended by over 300 delegates from 39 countries, tries to look beyond traditional archaeological boundaries
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Innovation steers Middle East through tourism swings
Facing tourism seasonality challenges, the region diversifies offerings, enhances infrastructure, and collaborates, for year-round success despite temperature fluctuations.
- The Middle East combats tourism seasonality and temperature challenges with innovative strategies for consistent year-round appeal
- Using diversified tourism, improved infrastructure, and collaboration, destinations can maximize off-peak season benefits in the region
Urban developments transform Saudi realty
The exhibition saw the launch of massive real estate ventures, including integrated, modern cities, with a combined investment of around...
- The recent "Cityscape Global" exhibition in Riyadh showcased the vast urban development initiatives, signaling a bright future for the Kingdom's urban and housing sectors
- The exhibition highlighted Saudi Arabia's $17 billion Diriyah Gate project and other urban developments, with investments totaling approximately $18.3 billion