INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • IHC is a pioneer in leveraging AI for decision-making.

    Aiden Insight is a virtual entity endowed with sophisticated AI capabilities, and is set to revolutionise the way IHC handles the global investment landscape.

    This initiative by IHC is powered by AI capabilities of G42 in collaboration with Microsoft, setting a new benchmark for artificial intelligence development.

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's national airline on Tuesday blamed a rat for grounding a plane for three days, sparking...

    The stowaway rodent was spotted enjoying the SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330 flight from the Pakistani city of Lahore on Thursday

    An airline official said the plane has now resumed flights, but that the grounding had a knock-on effect on the entire schedule

  • The buyout is part of its plan to boost media business.

    The acquisition seamlessly complements the group’s existing portfolio, which includes Media 247 and Viola Communications

    BackLite Media, a premier advertising company, has assets in landmark locations in the UAE with revenues of $63.17m in 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.