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TSMC’s H1 revenue up 40 percent

Robust demand for AI technology behind the surge.

‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Empowering women open doors of possibility for communities to reach new heights: Sheikha Bodour

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) President was taking part in an event, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Business...
  • Sheikha Bodour emphasizes the importance of celebrating women's contributions to their communities and empowering them
  • She took part in the AUS School of Business Administration's first Women in Business event, which is part of a series of events

Tech industry careers are getting gender neutral

Women should stop thinking that they are different from men at workplaces. Instead, they should start investing in their careers...
  • It is important to be able to sense the changing business needs and adapt yourself and support your team to be in line with the change
  • Strolling, jogging, running and walking are different phases of a career growth. Enjoy each phase and hang on to things that motivate you

Unequal pay checks plague GCC workplaces

Businesses in the region need to embed diversity strategies by setting diversity KPIs to ensure fair assessments for women and...
  • Reinforcing supportive workplace culture is crucial for MENA employers to effectively attract, recruit and retain talented young women, PwC Middle East’s Norma Taki tells TRENDS
  • To make sustainable progress toward gender equality in the MENA region, businesses should embed diversity strategies aimed at ensuring fair assessments for women, she adds

Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla launches platform for women in cinema, fashion

The launch is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals and...
  • The launch of AlUla Creates is part of a year-round program that will allow women filmmakers to collaborate with leading industry professionals.
  • AlUla Creates is part of a wider strategy to develop a film-friendly ecosystem which will include a world-class purpose-built studio.

Gulf women empowerment bid inspires global change

TRENDS explores the efforts and achievements made across GCC in promoting women's empowerment, and the impact these initiatives have had...

Women play key role in nurturing families, society

“The Emirati woman, who is confident and capable, has demonstrated her worth and distinguished presence, serving as a role model...
  • The International Women's Day celebrates the crucial role of women in society and their extraordinary contributions, says Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • Women are making significant strides in advancing comprehensive development across all fields and leaving an indelible mark on their communities and countries, she adds

UAE shares view at first G20 Culture Working Group meeting

ABU DHABI, UAE  - UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY) participated in the First G20 Culture Working Group (CWG)...
  • G20 members, invited countries and international organizations attended the meetings of the Culture Working Group.
  • The meeting discussed the challenges and opportunities in the cultural ecosystem on a global scale.

Dimpled sphinx statue unearthed in Egypt

The limestone artifact, believed to be a stylized representation of an ancient Roman emperor, was found inside a two-level tomb...
  • Next to the "beautifully and accurately carved" sphinx, researchers had found "a Roman stele written in demotic and hieroglyphic" scripts.
  • The country has unveiled major archaeological discoveries in recent months, primarily in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo but also in Giza.

Sharjah Consultative Council approves  heritage policy

SHARJAH, UAE -  The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved recommendations regarding the policy of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH),...
  • The Sharjah Consultative Council said that a database of craftsmen should be prepared.
  • The SCC said craftsmen should be granted licenses to practice their crafts.

Bolder action, more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants across the world

“And we need much bolder actions now to cut emissions, accelerate renewables, and build climate resilience,” he adds. “Throughout, we...
  • Leaders across the United Nations system call for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants
  • This year’s commemoration of the World Wildlife Day marks 50th anniversary of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Trump says ordering ‘100% tariff’ on all movies produced abroad

Washington, United States - President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the...

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Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...

Music beats the blues in Tunisian youth project

Local children and teenagers come together in the afternoon to compose and rehearse music for a creative break from their...

Saudi film industry gets boost with $100m investment fund

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -The Middle East Financial Investment Company (MEFIC Capital) has unveiled the establishment of the Saudi Film Fund,...

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WEF24: Virunga battles deforestation, habitat loss

Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de...
  • Climate finance plays a critical role in protecting Virunga National Park through innovative solutions like hydroelectric energy, director Emmanuel de Merode tells TRENDS.
  • Addressing investment risks and finding sustainable funding methods for forest protection become significant challenge amid ongoing regional conflicts, de Merode adds.

Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, KAEC, Al-Ahsa join UNESCO global network of learning cities

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that the cities of Madinah, King...
  • Saudi Arabia now boasts five cities enlisted in the UNESCO GNLC, contributing to the goal of equipping globally competitive citizens.
  • Previously, Yanbu Industrial City was designated as a UNESCO Learning City in 2022 and Jubail Industrial City earned the Learning City status in 2020.

Riyadh to host Saudi’s first snooker event in 2024

London, UK - Saudi Arabia will stage its first ranking snooker event in 2024, with a prize pool of more than...
  • The inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will trail only the World Championship in terms of prize money
  • A 10-year deal has been agreed for the event, which will take place from August 31 to September 7 in Riyadh