A matchmaking made in Gulf Heaven
The Gulf combines an interrelated web of business habitats and tech infrastructure to create rapid, policy-driven media and knowledge hubs...
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The future of luxury residential development needs to be green and smart
The GCC luxury market segment has experienced significant growth, driven by an increase in the number of high-net-worth individuals. Accommodating...
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Geostrategy
Israel calls for immediate release of hostages, reports two Thai people held in Gaza killed
The Israeli army said Thursday that two Thai hostages earlier believed to be alive in Gaza were killed in the...
- There are now six Thai hostages being held in Gaza, according to an AFP tally
- Families of Israeli hostages urged the UN Security Council to call for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
Business
Türkiye’s traditional realty charm: Alive or fading?
Driven by its strategic location, cultural heritage, and government incentives, Türkiye's real estate market remains a focal point for regional...
- Driven by its strategic location, cultural heritage, and government incentives, Türkiye's real estate market remains a focal point for the region amid economic fluctuations.
- Despite challenges, the ongoing infras and urban renewal projects in Türkiye, a country straddling Europe and Asia, signal a promising horizon for property investments.
Business
Hyperloop progress: Racing ahead or falling behind?
Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023...
- Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023 despite significant investments.
- Despite significant investment, Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023, as technical challenges, safety concerns, and high costs continue to hinder hyperloop implementation.
Business
Hyperloop progress: Racing ahead or falling behind?
Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023...
- Over a decade after Elon Musk's hyperloop proposal, no commercial operations have begun, and Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023 despite significant investments.
- Despite significant investment, Virgin Hyperloop shut down in 2023, as technical challenges, safety concerns, and high costs continue to hinder hyperloop implementation.
Business
Bahrain: Ideal business incubation hub in GCC?
The Kingdom's openness to 100 percent foreign ownership for onshore firms and zero-tax policy make enhance its appeal as business...
- Bahrain boasts robust logistics infrastructure including Salman Port and Khalifa Port.
- The setting up cost is around 10-15 percent of what you're going to pay in other top GCC countries.
Business
Tesla’s Musk throws down the gauntlet
Amid declining sales and safety concerns, CEO covets more control, seeking solace in SpaceX's success.
- Tesla has lost over US$90 billion in market cap, a rough landing in 2024, and a continuation of a slide that could crash the EV maker’s stock value, data from Refinitiv revealed.
- There is declining growth in EV production and a wider slowdown in the market that has Tesla investors nervous.
Business
Bullish Bitcoin: Halving looms, miners face squeeze
Bitcoin’s mass adoption is growing and projected in the next four years to have around 1 billion users.
- Bitcoin has continued its rally in 2024, reaching the $48,000 level on Jan 9 and creeping towards the nearly $70,000 mark it reached in November 2021.
- The next Bitcoin halving event is expected late this April when Bitcoin block rewards drop from 6.25 BTC to only 3.125 BTC per block.
Geostrategy
GCC in the crossfire amid growing US-China tech war
Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- The semiconductor battle, with Abu Dhabi-based G42 cutting its ties with Huawei, is a prime example of the region’s strategic maneuvering in this global power play.
Geostrategy
GCC in the crossfire amid growing US-China tech war
Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- The semiconductor battle, with Abu Dhabi-based G42 cutting its ties with Huawei, is a prime example of the region’s strategic maneuvering in this global power play.
Business
KSA offers 30-year tax holiday for global corporations as regional HQ program fuels investment boom
The approaching 1 Jan deadline has seen investments on headquarters hit $242m in the first nine months of 2023 alone,...
- In 2023, 46.7 percent of newly established headquarters operate in the Software & IT services sector.
- The Regional Headquarters (RHQ) Program is an initiative jointly developed by the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
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A matchmaking made in Gulf Heaven
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Asian markets advance after Wall St gains, US Postal Service U-turn
Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service's U-turn on a ban on...
Dubai airport clocks record 92.3 million passengers
A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai's international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic...
Morgan Stanley sees upswing in MENA M&A deal volumes and values
After a challenging year where M&A activity in the Middle East and North Africa took a tumble, Morgan Stanley forecasts...
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FED keeps interest rates unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at the current target range of 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent after its January meeting, according...
- Inflation is still deemed ‘somewhat elevated’
- The euro fell to 1.04 against the US dollar following announcement
Wheels in motion for investors as two Gulf carriers plan 2025 IPOs
UAE's Etihad Airways and Saudi Arabia's Flynas are preparing to listing on local stock markets, the first IPO by Gulf...
- Etihad Airways to expand its destination network to over 125 airports by 2030, up from the current 90
- Flynas plans to grow its fleet to more than 160 aircraft by 2030 from a current 60+
DeepSeek sparks AI stock selloff
Global investors dumped tech stocks following the emergence of a low-cost Chinese AI assistant startup DeepSeek that would threaten Nvidia....
- Chipmaker Nvidia lost S$593 billion of its market value
- Japan's SoftBank Group finished down 8.3 percent