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...Technology Business
Future of Humanity – TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue now online
Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts...Business Economy Energy Geostrategy Global
Middle East and Africa smartphone shipments surge 30% YoY in Q4 2023
Dubai, Riyadh - Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region witnessed a remarkable surge, growing by 30%...For the entire year of 2023, smartphone shipments in the MEA region increased by 11% YoY, reflecting an upward trend in consumer sentiment
The MEA region demonstrated the highest YoY growth globally during this period, attributed to improved economic conditions and rebounding consumer demand
IHC posts net profit of US$8.97bn
Its revenue jumped to US$16.33 billion, a rise of 17.9 percent.IHC's earnings per Share (EPS) saw huge growth, more than doubling from AED 6.81 to AED 12.55
Its revenue jumped to $16.33 billion, a jump of 17.9 percent from the previous year's $13.85 billion
Digital innovation spurs gender parity in Middle East
Technology, from digital platforms to AI, offers a transformative avenue for empowering women, says Isabel Neiva of Kearney Middle East...Technology, from digital platforms to AI, offers a transformative avenue for empowering women, says Isabel Neiva of Kearney Middle East & Africa.
She adds that technology is enhancing access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities beside health and well-being for women.
UAE banks ride on growth, operational efficiencies
The country's banking sector emerges stronger, showcasing resilience and profitability with a notable 54.1% increase in net income, says a...The country's banking sector emerges stronger, showcasing resilience and profitability with a notable 54.1% increase in net income, says a latest report.
Despite global economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainties, prudent risk management has positioned UAE banks for continued success, it adds.
Europe gives accent to instant payments across the union
Brussels, Belgium - Bank customers will soon be able to transfer money across Europe within seconds after the EU adopted a...Under the new rules, people in Europe will be able to transfer money within 10 seconds at any time of the day, including outside business hours
The law is expected to enter into force formally by April, and banks in the eurozone single currency area must allow instant payments within 18 months of that date
Renault Scenic model wins Car of the Year at Geneva auto show
Renault unveiled a new electric vehicle and its Scenic model won the Car of the Year award at the first...Renault is the only European automaker with a presence at this year's industry gala.
Volkswagen and Stellantis, whose brands include Peugeot and Fiat, decided to skip the event.
Japan’s Moon craft SLIM revives after lunar night
TOKYO, JAPAN – Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space...The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days and carried out scientific observations, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said.
EDB’s contribution to UAE’s industrial GDP in 2023 rises to US$1.1bn
ABU DHABI, UAE – Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its 2023 results, showcasing an extraordinary year of achievements and...EDB’s flexible financing solutions and patient debt approach have significantly bolstered industrial growth.
EDB has approved $353 million in financing under the Credit Guarantee Scheme with partner banks in UAE.
Manufacturers pack smartphones with AI tools to boost sales
Barcelona, Spain - Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation...The focus on AI comes amid sluggish smartphones sales as consumers are taking longer to upgrade their devices due to a lack of significant innovations.
Global smartphone shipments declined 3.2 percent to 1.17 billion units in 2023, its second consecutive yearly decline.
WTO pushes for reform, warns multilateralism ‘under attack’
Speaking on the first day of MC13, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted a need to "reform the multilateral trading system"...The WTO is hoping for progress, particularly on fishing, agriculture and electronic commerce during the meeting scheduled to run until Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
But big deals are unlikely as the body's rules require full consensus among all 164 member states -- a tall order in the current climate.
