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.
  • 'Eco-friendly travelers' are gradually putting pressure on hospitality businesses in the Gulf region to incorporate green concepts and sustainability practices...

    'Eco-friendly travelers' are gradually putting pressure on hospitality businesses in the region to incorporate green concepts and sustainability practices into their services

    The industry impacts environment through its considerable energy and water consumption and the waste it generates, especially organic waste and single-use disposables

  • The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced it will be organizing "Al Maleh and Fishing" Festival in...

    The SCCI added that all preparations are in place, and the festival is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2022, in Dibba Al Hisn City.

    The four-day event will involve the participation of several government entities and private sector companies.

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi bank loans granted to public and private sectors grew 14 percent by the end of...

    The total loan granted by Saudi banks amounted to SAR 2.324 trillion ($620bn) by July end.

    Private-sector lending also increased by 14 percent year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 2.213 trillion ($590bn).

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE - Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Tuesday the launch of its second Region in the Middle East,...

    AWS estimated its projected spending on the construction and operation of new Region will support an average of nearly 6,000 full-time jobs.

    The AWS Middle East (UAE) Region will also add an estimated $11 billion over the next 15 years to the UAE’s gross domestic product (GDP).

  • The facility will be available for the holders of the "Hayya" card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which...

    Qatar has a population of 2.8 million and it tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million. Saudi Arabia also has announced multiple-entry visas for fans.

    This visa can be extended for another 90 days according to the conditions, procedures and the normal fees followed in the current visa system in the UAE.

  • Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has announced that 15 companies...

    The program will support the growth of impact-driven businesses that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    The program is a part of the DMCC’s wider Environmental Social Governance strategy

  • Dubai, UAE - The Museum of the Future has been connecting with people globally through its online store, offering memorabilia...

    The store offers memorabilia inspired by the museum’s design and exhibits, and gives a glimpse into its rich experiences.

    The museum contains products designed in innovative, artistic ways that reflect the spirit of the museum and its values.

  • Unstable political conditions in several Arab countries make them high- or extreme-risk places for businesses.

    Country risk assessment is the process of determining a nation's ability to transfer payments.

    It takes into account political, economic and social factors. It is used to help organizations make strategic decisions when conducting business in a country with excessive risk. 

  • European leaders want to break the link between soaring gas prices and electricity bills, a wholesale reform of the EU...

    Electric power can't be stockpiled, unlike natural gas, so production and use must constantly be balanced.

    In the EU, electricity pricing is determined by the cost of the last energy source employed to respond to demand - often a gas-fired power plant

  • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been ranked the third most valuable utility brand in the Middle East and...

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has been ranked the third fastest growing brand in the UAE

    The report said that the remarkable success of DEWA's IPO in H1 2022 was also due to the strength of the utility's brand