INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.
  • The kingdom’s Minister of Housing, Majid Al-Hogail recently said that Gulf country's residential real estate finance is expected to exceed...

    Saudi Arabia has unveiled the MENA region's inaugural real estate stock exchange, marking a transformative moment for property trade in the Kingdom.

    The Kingdom's residential real estate finance is expected to exceed 1.2 million contracts with a value of SR600 billion ($162 billion) by 2030.

  • AMMAN, JORDAN -The Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has emphasized the significance of current and upcoming electrical interconnection...

    Jordanian authorities are working on a project to connect the Kingdom’s Risha electrical station to Iraq's Rutba station.

    The interconnection line will allow the Iraqis to power the Rutba area's loads, using the Jordanian grid.

  • Bahrain FinTech Bay is a fintech ecosystem builder.

    BFB said that it will also explore the development of innovative digital investment solutions aligned with market trends.

    Bader Sater, CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay. "Our combined strengths will lead to the creation of cutting-edge digital investment offerings that cater to the market's evolving needs." 

  • Tehran, Iran-- Iran and Cuba are looking to to set up a joint technology and innovation center to promote cooperation...

    The two countries apart from boosting economic ties are keen to develop mutual cooperation in the fields of science and technology

    Cuba is planning to hold an exhibition in 2024 and has invited Iranian knowledge-based companies to showcase their latest achievements

  • Fashion innovator Calvin Wong, who has developed the world's first designer-led AI system, says 'we must treasure the designer's original...

    The Interactive Design Assistant for Fashion (AiDA) uses image-recognition technology to speed up the time it takes for a design to go from a first sketch to the catwalk.

    Wong said AiDA's particular strength was its ability to present "all the possible combinations" for a designer to consider, something he said was impossible currently.

  • Tehran, Iran -- Iran’s annual steel production capacity is expected to increase by more than 22 percent within the next...

    A senior official said that Iran’s steel output capacity had increased by more than six times in 20 years to reach a current figure of 45 million mt per year.

    Iran is seeking greater access to export target markets as the domestic demand for steel is expected to stay at a present level of 20 million mt per year in the coming years.

  • Major banks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including the Commercial Bank of Dubai and First Abu Dhabi Bank, reported...

    Major banks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including the Commercial Bank of Dubai and First Abu Dhabi Bank, reported record profits in the first half of 2023, says a report

    In H1 2023, Saudi Arabia exhibited outstanding credit facility performance as Al Rajhi Bank reported a net income of US$2.2m, while Riyad Bank achieved US$1bn after zakat

  • RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Kingdom's Ministry of Economy and Planning signed a deal with Alfaisal University to promote economic...

    Under the MoU, the two parties will cooperate to promote economic development, activate academic research.

    The Ministry of Economy and Planning will provide consultations on the use of university resources such as student research.

  • The US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars...

    The suit follows numerous other cases brought by US cities, counties and states against fossil fuel interests over the impact of climate change.

    The suit seeks the creation of an abatement fund to pay for future damages caused by climate disasters in California.

  • SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Social Security Fund (SSSF) has allowed the possibility of acquiring the service period for insured...

    This move aligns with the fund's strategies aimed at enhancing the well-being of employees and providing them with opportunities to boost their pensions.

    The fund said it is allowed to procure the service period for insured employees after they have completed a minimum of 20 years of actual service.