US truce fails to curb Huthi ambitions: analysts
Paris, France - Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels have emerged bruised but defiant from a blistering US bombing campaign, cementing their...
Analysis
Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
PARIS, FRANCE - Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors...
Business
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Why Covid-19 jolted some Arab states?
The flaws in the health systems of some MENA countries such as Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan, which were struggling with...
- Tunisia's healthcare system appeared crumbling under the weight of recent infections caused by the Delta variant.
- The Lebanese government's failure to pay dues to be public and private hospitals aggravated the Covid-19 crisis.
Analysis
Saudi pupils ready to be back at school
Confined to homes for more than 18 months by the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi pupils are all set to be back...
- Students are packing face masks along with books as they prepare to return to the classroom
- "I’m trying to remember how life was before the pandemic, and I am looking forward to seeing my teachers and classmates again"
Analysis
A lot is at stake for poor in Tunisia
The country's economy is witnessing deterioration as sources of income decline, unemployment rises to 18 percent and rising debt necessitates...
- Lifting subsidies is a risky decision that could spark public unrest
- The number of poor and vulnerable people will rise from 16.7 percent to 20 percent
Economy
Jobs rise for first time in Egypt since 2019
Slight drop in headline seasonally adjusted PMI in July points to minor deterioration in the health of the non-oil sector.
- Slight drop in headline seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index in July points to minor deterioration in the health of the non-oil sector.
- Influence of rising raw material prices, fuel costs, wages n cost pressures down in July, says IHS Markit survey.
Millennial, Gen Z Muslims to adopt Islamic banking if it gets more accessible
The report titled ‘Faith and Finance: The changing face of Islamic banking’, surveyed over 2,000 respondents globally
Dubai-Korea relations strengthen with $882m bilateral trade in Q1
Imports had the lion’s share at AED2.551 billion, followed by exports at AED549.782 million, and re-exports at AED137.473 million, Ahmed...
Kuwait aims to be the hub for electric carmakers in Middle East
Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has approved a proposal to build the Middle East’s first city to serve electric vehicle manufacturers,...
GCC sees $27bn worth of hotel projects lined up
The GCC has hotel investments worth $27 billion in the pipeline, said the Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference (AHIC)
Turkey offers to secure Afghan airport after US, NATO forces
Ankara is seeking "financial, political and logistical support" from the US and the NATO to carry out the fraught task...
Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets are increasingly opting for cheaper renewable technology.
US truce fails to curb Huthi ambitions: analysts
Paris, France - Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels have emerged bruised but defiant from a blistering US bombing campaign, cementing their...
Analysis
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Growth likely to vary across regions and geographies
While the global economy has been slowing down, the picture looks very different across regions and geographies. This is based...
Analysis
Dare to be different to make positive change: Joumana
Lebanese writer, journalist, and human rights activist Joumana Haddad tells TRENDS why she is unperturbed despite being one of the...
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‘Workplaces must prioritize mental health’
In many industries, working from home is the way of the future and a better working and mental lifestyle, Quartz...
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Beauty, fashion brands eye NFT advantage
There is enormous potential for NFTs in the fashion and beauty business, says Louis Chen, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer...
- Brands are using NFTs and blockchain technology to attract, verify, and engage consumers globally
- GCC brands should take advantage of the trend to engage with customers in new, innovative ways
Analysis
Saudi real estate rides high on positive sentiment
Saudi Arabia's real estate sector continues to show promising signs, with increasing tourist numbers, consumers returning to retail stores, and...
- Q1 2022 saw an increase in the number of units built in Saudi Arabia's residential sector
- In Q1 2022, Saudi Arabia's house price index rose by 0.4 percent compared to Q1 2021
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What are the GCC’s top stock exchange constituents?
What are the top constituents of stock exchanges spread across the GCC countries? Here’s our infographic.
- Some constituents — publicly traded companies — of the MSCI World Index would be heavier than others
- And countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council have some of the biggest public companies in the world