Hospitality leaders to gather in Dubai for Commercial Strategy Conference
Dubai, UAE -- The region's top hospitality professionals will converge at the Conrad Dubai Hotel on November 25-26, 2025, for...Business
OpenAI releases ChatGPT-5 as AI race accelerates
San Francisco, United States -- OpenAI released a keenly awaited new generation of its hallmark ChatGPT on Thursday, touting "significant" advancements...Technology Business
WEF24: DCO leads in bridging global digital divide
Digital Cooperation Organization's initiatives are key to empower emerging economies through digitalization's full potential, its Secretary General Deemah AlYahya tells...Digital Cooperation Organization's initiatives are key to empower emerging economies through digitalization's full potential, its Secretary General Deemah AlYahya tells TRENDS.
Actively working towards a more cooperative and digitally inclusive future, the DCO is a pivotal player in the digital arena, she adds on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
Oman’s MSX-listed banks see 18.6 percent net profit growth in 2023
MUSCAT, OMAN - Omani banks listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded net profits of US$1.17 billion (RO453.5 million)...The banking sector benefited from economic growth, foreign trade, investment, government revenues.
The preliminary financial results showed that all seven banks listed on MSX posted higher profits.
Oil sees fluctuating prices, shifting output trends
The crude oil market experienced significant volatility in the year 2023, with prices swinging dramatically, influenced by various global factors.The crude oil market experienced significant volatility in the year 2023, with prices swinging dramatically, influenced by various global factors.
OPEC+ continues to dynamically adjust production, with US output reaching a record high and global demand growth led by non-OECD regions.
GCC’s F&B packaging industry transforms post-COVID
The F&B packaging industry in the region adapts to post-COVID consumer behaviors, emphasizing health, wellness, and sustainability, Abdelghany Eladib of...The F&B packaging industry in the region adapts to post-COVID consumer behaviors, emphasizing health, wellness, and sustainability, Abdelghany Eladib of SIG tells TRENDS.
The sector is also focusing on resilient supply chains and innovative packaging solutions to meet evolving consumer demands and environmental responsibilities, he adds.
WEF24: Managing risks crucial amid AI advancements
AI can revolutionize work and productivity, but balanced regulation is crucial to prevent misuse, Stephen Pagliuca of Bain Capital tells...AI can revolutionize work and productivity, but balanced regulation is crucial to prevent misuse, Stephen Pagliuca of Bain Capital tells TRENDS at Davos 2024.
Pagliuca highlights the US, South America, and Africa as markets with unique potential and delves into the growing sports industry as an investment prospect.
Airbus and Tata to build helicopter assembly line in India
Paris, France - Airbus will build a helicopter assembly line in India with Indian conglomerate Tata, the European aircraft manufacturer said Friday....Airbus said the facility -- which will take two years to set up -- would be the first such operation to be run by a private group in India.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said making the helicopter in India would "unlock the true potential of the helicopter market in the country".
Telegraph boss quits as UK investigates UAE-backed takeover
London, United Kingdom - The head of Britain's Telegraph Media Group has stepped down, the company announced on Friday, as the...TMG and parent company Press Acquisitions Limited said that chief executive officer Nick Hugh, in the post since 2017, had left his role with immediate effect
The announcement came on the day the regulators were due to submit a review to the government laying out the potential impact of the attempted takeover by RedBird IMI
Paris stocks hit record thanks to luxury
Europe's main stock markets shot higher, with Paris closing at a record high as shares in LVMH surged on record...Hong Kong stocks slumped after rallying for much of the week, as traders awaited guidance on more Chinese stimulus.
Oil prices fell as traders banked profits from a strong week for crude.
Boeing faces heat over quality control after Alaska Airlines fiasco
The Alaska Airlines episode represents the most serious operational problem for Boeing since two crashes on 737 MAX 8 planes..."The quality assurance issues we have seen are unacceptable," said Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration
The agency has vowed "more boots on the ground" for a comprehensive investigation of Boeing and contractor Spirit AeroSystems
US Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge rises before rate decision
The US Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation ticked higher last month, according to government data published. The latest announcement...The closely watched "core inflation" measure, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, continued to ease.
This will likely reassure the Fed that trends are moving in the right direction, despite the latest uptick in headline prices.
