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.
  • It will enable customers to access Dropbox's tools.

    The partnership will enable business customers across Ooredoo’s markets to access Dropbox’s fast, secure, and reliable syncing and collaboration software

    Ooredoo CEO said the partnership with Dropbox underlines the company's commitment to deliver comprehensive digital solutions for their business customers

  • Driven by resilience, legislation, and determination, the female populace is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of the Gulf countries, a TRENDS...

    Driven by resilience, legislation, and determination, the female populace is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of the Gulf countries, a TRENDS report suggests.

    This journey from traditional roles to transformative leadership signifies a key moment in GCC's history, setting a global benchmark for gender parity and inclusivity.

  • AMMAN, JORDAN - Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) exports amounted to US$1.3 billion (JD926 million) during the last two months...

    During the first two months of 2024, India, the US, Saudi Arabia and Iraq accounted for the majority of ACI’s exports.

    The chamber's exports to the US surged during the first two months of 2024 to about US$297 million compared to US$275 million.

  • Doha, Qatar - Doha Bank has successfully issued $500 million in international bonds, garnering a total order book of $2...

    The achievement follows an extensive marketing campaign by Doha Bank's management, engaging with investors globally to present the bank's objectives and performance overview

    The positive response from investors reflects confidence in Doha Bank's future prospects and the robust fundamentals of the Qatari economy

  • Gulf companies benefit from supportive credit environments, ensuring resilience in 2024 despite global economic challenges and geopolitical risks, says a...

    Gulf companies benefit from supportive credit environments, ensuring resilience in 2024 despite global economic challenges and geopolitical risks, says a report.

    GCC entities are poised to handle higher refinancing and interest costs through improved performance and non-oil growth, maintaining stable debt levels, it adds.

  • ROME, ITALY – The European country's data protection watchdog - Italian Data Protection Authority - said on Friday it has launched...

    The Italian Data Protection Authority said it was concerned over “the possible implications for the processing of personal data of users.”

    The watchdog said OpenAI -- which also makes chatbot ChatGPT and the image-generating DALL-E -- has 20 days to provide information.

  • BERLIN, GERMANY – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater...

    The joint effort aims to bring over 350 thousand additional tourists to Saudi over the course of the agreement.

    The partnership is vital as it coincides with exceptional growth and transformation in the global tourism industry.

  • ABU DHABI, UAE – Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has approved the Board of Directors proposal to distribute a cash...

    ADCB’s physical-cum-virtual 40th Annual General Assembly meeting approved the decision.

    The Board of Director’s proposal means distributing cash dividend of $0.15 (AED0.56) per share.

  • The debut issue of the company is valued at US$300m.

    The company's listing sets a new standard as the first real estate benchmark USD-denominated sukuk from MENA in 2024

    Nasdaq Dubai has maintained its position as a leading exchange for fixed income listings across the MENA region

  • The company’s 2023 annual revenue rises to US$1.2 billion.

    The group continued to implement its geographic expansion strategy with the launch of the PhysioTherabia rehabilitation network in Saudi Arabia.

    It opened eight new centers in March 2024 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, and Yanbu which significantly expanded its geographical reach.