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...
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US Jews battle new ‘mainstreamed’ anti-Semitism
One day after hip-hop and fashion mogul Kanye West voiced a "love" for Nazis and 10 days after ex-president Donald...
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GCC eyes floating hotels, eateries to buoy tourism
Floating restaurants and hotels could be a significant supporting player as the GCC region aspires to increase its footprint as...
- The UAE is well known for its floating restaurants and five-star floating hotels
- Qatar aims to construct 16 floating hotels for 2022 FIFA World Cup visitors
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Global trade hit record $28.5trn in 2021: UNCTAD
The UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update said all major trading economies saw imports and exports rise above pre-pandemic levels in the...
- The global trade volume in the year gone by was an increase of 25 percent on 2020
- It was also 13 percent higher compared to 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic struck
Business
Online privacy and profit clash with fortunes at stake
At the heart of the issue is how much internet companies should know about people's online lives, which is key...
- Facebook and Google have faced steadily stricter rules since the EU passed a data privacy law in 2018
- This law requires firms to seek direct consent of users before installing cookies on their computers
Analysis
What’s driving EV uptake in MENA?
Experts help TRENDS see the road that lies ahead for electric vehicles in the region, and its one of hope:...
- Globally, 88 percent of EV owners are under the age of 45
- A recent EV study revealed a similar trend in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
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The proverb-ial road to success
After all, what is considered traditional wisdom — and therefore infallible — has at times been known to run counter...
- Owners of today’s large enterprises are advised to resist the temptation to personally manage the daily affairs of businesses
- Instead, they should hire the most talented professionals and delegate to them the authorities needed for that purpose
Analysis
Wynn Resorts-RAK deal raises a few eyebrows
Legal experts weigh in on what lies ahead for the UAE when it comes to gaming entertainment in various forms.
- The announcement comes after rumors circulated about legalizing gambling clubs and permitting casinos in the UAE
- Gambling is prohibited in Chapter VI of the UAE Federal Penal Code, with those found guilty facing imprisonment and hefty fines
Analysis
Saudi, UAE indices fluctuate through the week
From oil prices to company stocks buoyed by positive results, several factors resulted in changes in key benchmark indices.
- Emaar Properties’ 1.7 percent share price reduction weighed on the index on Tuesday as it fell 1 percent
- With the Commercial Bank of Dubai up 8.4 percent and Emirates NBD Bank up 0.8 percent, the Dubai index recovered previous losses
Analysis
Disney takes on OTT platforms with MENA expansion
Netflix currently rules the roost in the Middle East. Therefore, the Disney+ expansion should be a clarion call for regional...
- The Disney launch covers almost all of the Middle East and good chunks North Africa
- In all, Disney+ is expanding to 42 countries and 11 territories in the EMEA region
Analysis
Saudi Arabia could be a regional mining center
The expert opinion comes as Riyadh hosts the International Mining Conference, the largest of its kind in the Middle East...
- Saudi Arabia serves as a platform for global dialogue on mining prospects
- A dozen Saudi government entities will present investment prospects via an integrated platform
Analysis
UNWTO optimism to cheer up MENA tourism
While the likes of Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan depend heavily on tourism for revenue, the UAE and Saudi Arabia...
- UNWTO Executive Director Zoritsa Urosevic has said that the ‘future is bright’ for the tourism sector
- Tourists ‘will come back’ and the industry will recover from the pandemic because it is ‘very resilient,’ she said
Rising demand for critical metals pose dilemmas for investors
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Investors stay away as oil fuels tension in Iraq
The long-simmering dispute came to a head in February when the federal supreme court ordered Kurdistan to hand over oil...
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More deals in sight as UAE-France ties strengthen
The past years witnessed the signing of dozens of agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries in various...
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Fear of global slowdown worries Gulf economies
The global economic stagnation is expected to impact the GCC growth due to the decline in industrial and economic activities...
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Reforms crucial to revive pandemic-hit culture sector
The sector also saw a decline of 25 percent of its Gross Value Added in 2020. However, while most of...
- The culture was one of the most seriously impacted sectors globally due to COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 10 million jobs lost in 2020 alone
- Revenues from the digital creative economy totalled US$2.7 billion globally in 2020, over a quarter of the sector’s overall revenue, says a report
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MENA gaming sector plays well with new technologies
The region's gaming industry is estimated to be worth $5 billion by 2025 with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading...
- The region's gaming industry is estimated to be worth $5bn by 2025 with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the growth closely followed by Egypt and Qatar
- Although a spike in gaming consumption was driven by the pandemic, sustained growth is expected owing to a combination of factors, says market players
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Saudi Index at lowest levels since January
Saudi Stock Exchange's general index fell by nine points. Abu Dhabi market was below 9,200 points, Dubai market rose above...
- The Saudi Stock Exchange's general index recorded its lowest level since January and ended the week down by nine points
- The Dubai market managed to rise above 3200 points, supported by a rise in real estate and investment shares, during the week