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Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

Tech Mahindra’s Ram Ramachandran: MEA, India key to shaping future in multipolar world

Davos, Switzerland -- The Middle East, Africa, and India have an important role and influence in shaping the evolving world order...
  • The representation accorded to the Middle East, Africa, and India at Davos shows the growing promise of the region towards global world order, he said.
  • We are going to see innovation happening from the Middle East outwards, which has never happened earlier, Ramachandran said.

UNFPA and corporate partners drive reproductive justice in workplaces

Mariarosa Cutillo, UNFPA Chief of the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, says businesses need to provide adequate maternal health...
  • UNFPA emphasizes that corporate strategies can empower vulnerable communities, particularly women, by driving positive change in workplaces, Cutillo said
  • UNFPA's presence in 150 countries allows us to work with women and implement these targeted initiatives effectively, she added.

Risks are interconnected, need collaborative solutions, says WEF’s Mark Elsner

Davos, Switzerland – Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum sat with TRENDS during WEF’s summit in Davos...
  • The Global Risks Report 2025, with insights from over 900 experts, identifies state-based armed conflict as the most immediate risk for 2025.
  • The report was circulated ahead of the Davos meeting, which serves as a platform for advancing dialogue, cooperation, and partnerships.

Rudolph Lohmeyer: The Gulf is redefining the global future, not just adapting to it

The Middle East must counter global economic divergence by enhancing regional financial integration to drive collective growth, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells...
  • The GCC is strategically positioning itself as a neutral hub by diversifying economic and diplomatic relationships to ensure resilience, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells TRENDS
  • AI is expected to revolutionize productivity, scientific discovery, and governance, with the UAE and KSA making significant investments in the field, he added

‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’

Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.
  • Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
  • Cultural and heritage tourism is on the rise, with travelers seeking genuine local experiences, from food to historical sites, her adds

Maori-led AI initiative can revolutionize language preservation, says Peter-Lucas Jones

Davos, Switzerland -- Peter-Lucas Jones, a Kaitaia native, who has been listed in the prestigious Time100 AI 2024 List, was...
  • Peter-Lucas Jones, a Time100 AI 2024 List honoree, discussed AI's role in preserving the Te Reo Maori language at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  • His team at Te Hiku Media developed Te Reo Maori natural language processing tools and an automatic speech recognition model.

‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’

DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...
  • GCV expands WEF’s mission by bringing diverse global perspectives into Davos through digital platforms, Huang, GCV president tells TRENDS
  • GCV’s digital extension, in partnership with Accenture and Microsoft, fosters year-round collaboration, he adds

Readying for jobs of tomorrow: WEF’s Till Leopold stresses upskilling

Davos, Switzerland -- In the next five years, millions of jobs will be created. Governments, employers, and education institutions, therefore,...
  • The key report findings highlighted that there will be 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling is needed to prepare workforces.
  • The fastest-growing skills by 2030 will include technological skills alongside human skills, such as cognitive skills and collaboration.

Lithium-sulfur batteries will transform energy storage, says Lyten’s Horvath

Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company, is revolutionizing the energy storage market with its groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery technology. These batteries offer...
  • Lithium-sulfur batteries are about half the weight of a lithium-ion batteries, but they have twice the energy density.
  • These batteries work better in heat and, therefore, will be better suited to tropical countries that are expected to grow at a much faster pace.

‘Middle East is a promising area with a lot of initiatives going on in the UAE, Saudi Arabia’

Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Alphaeus Hanson,...
  • The Middle East is emerging as a key investment hub, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading ambitious initiatives, Hanson tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview
  • Beyond AI, new technologies will leverage artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he adds

A hospitality trailblazer talks resilience in a shifting global landscape

Duncan O’Rourke, CEO, Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division for Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at Accor, spells out the...

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Risks are interconnected, need collaborative solutions, says WEF’s Mark Elsner

Davos, Switzerland – Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum sat with TRENDS during WEF’s summit in Davos...

Rudolph Lohmeyer: The Gulf is redefining the global future, not just adapting to it

The Middle East must counter global economic divergence by enhancing regional financial integration to drive collective growth, Rudolph Lohmeyer tells...

‘Authenticity, experiences, culture, generational and solo travel to lead tourism trends’

Visit Saudi, experience the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the people, Jerry Inzerillo tells TRENDS in an exclusive interview.

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‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’

DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...
  • GCV expands WEF’s mission by bringing diverse global perspectives into Davos through digital platforms, Huang, GCV president tells TRENDS
  • GCV’s digital extension, in partnership with Accenture and Microsoft, fosters year-round collaboration, he adds

Readying for jobs of tomorrow: WEF’s Till Leopold stresses upskilling

Davos, Switzerland -- In the next five years, millions of jobs will be created. Governments, employers, and education institutions, therefore,...
  • The key report findings highlighted that there will be 78 million new job opportunities by 2030 but urgent upskilling is needed to prepare workforces.
  • The fastest-growing skills by 2030 will include technological skills alongside human skills, such as cognitive skills and collaboration.

Lithium-sulfur batteries will transform energy storage, says Lyten’s Horvath

Lyten, a Silicon Valley-based company, is revolutionizing the energy storage market with its groundbreaking lithium-sulfur battery technology. These batteries offer...
  • Lithium-sulfur batteries are about half the weight of a lithium-ion batteries, but they have twice the energy density.
  • These batteries work better in heat and, therefore, will be better suited to tropical countries that are expected to grow at a much faster pace.