Search Site

Trends banner

Culture & Society

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

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

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday

Observing fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking...

Justice best solution to global challenges

Wars and conflicts have made it more difficult for millions of people to live in dignity and have in turn...
  • Investing in the unique capabilities of immigrants is essential, as the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the largest mass graves for victims of covert migration
  • Nations are required to engage in opportunities presented by global issues that strengthens resilience in a world where division is growing and threatening global peace

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

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...

Egypt’s train derailment in north kills two and injuries 16

In the latest rail tragedy to hit Egypt, two people were killed and many more injured at Qalyub north of...
  • The accident, according to the country's rail authority, happened when a passenger train entering Qalyub station went through a stop signal
  • In recent years, rail accidents in Egypt have mostly been blamed on poor infrastructure and maintenance

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

Severe punishment for people behind poisoning, says Iran

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said those behind the poisoning of schoolgirls in recent months should face "severe punishment",...
  • Female pupils have reported suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea and vertigo after detecting "unpleasant" or "unknown" odors
  • Last week, deputy health minister Younes Panahi said that the suspected attacks were aimed at shutting down education for girls.

UNESCO chief in Iraq to visit war-battered cultural sites

UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay was to visit reconstruction projects and meet top officials including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and...
  • Audrey Azoulay will on Monday tour Iraq's national museum and the historic centre of Baghdad, including Al-Mutanabi streets, home to generations of booksellers
  • On Wednesday, he will head to Arbil, capital of the autonomous region of Kurdistan and home to an ancient citadel that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

‘Schoolgirls in 5 Iran provinces treated for new poisonings’

Dozens of Iranian schoolgirls across five provinces were hospitalized in a new wave of suspected poisoning attacks, local media reported....
  • Last week, Iran's deputy health minister, Younes Panahi, said the poisonings were aimed at shutting down education for girls
  • The string of poisonings come over five months into nationwide protests following the death in custody of Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini

UAE ministry hosts WHO’s regional expert meet on healthy diet policies

DUBAI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) hosted a regional expert meeting on healthy diet policies in...
  • The meeting aimed to discuss recent developments in healthy diet policies, with a special emphasis on the UAE and GCC countries
  • Senior officials and experts from the UAE's health and related sectors, as well as representatives from the GCC states, attended the meeting

Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday

Observing fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking...

Company News

Latest News

Gaza couple celebrate wedding amid war and destruction

Rafah, Palestinian Territories - Surrounded by family and friends, clapping and cheering, Gaza woman Afnan Jibril beams a brilliant smile on...

Boots, Banksy, piano: Elton John puts items up for auction

New York, United States - Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's...

Morocco law reform offers hope for women’s rights

Rabat, Morocco - Two decades after a landmark but limited revision of Morocco's family law marked a breakthrough for women, activists...

Most Read

More than a bubble: Turkish sparkling wines win fans

Ankara, Turkey - Drinkers are getting into something of a fizz over Turkish sparkling wine."We are selling out very quickly. We...
  • When it comes to celebrating a big occasion, few might think of reaching for a bottle of Turkish bubbly in a market dominated by French champagne, Spanish cava and Italian prosecco
  • But Misir's wine - made from a local Turkish grape variety that died out in the 1980s - won the gold medal for the Best Sparkling Wine in the World at a competition in France

Desert jewel: Saudi Arabia’s oldest nature reserve Hurra Al-Hurra

Turaif, Saudi Arabia - Hurra Al-Hurra Reserve is one of the first protected areas in Saudi Arabia, located in the...
  • Located in the Northern Border and Al-Jawf regions, it lies within the boundaries of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in the northwest of Saudi Arabia.
  • Hurra Al-Hurra and its surrounding areas feature a diverse landscape, with depressions, watersheds, valleys and an abundance of springs scattered throughout the area.

Gaza war makes for sombre Christmas in the Holy Land

There was no revelry on Sunday, with few worshippers on the streets of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, as...
  • A work of art evoking the tragedy of war has been installed on the ground opposite the Church of the Nativity, taking the place of life-size nativity scene and colossal Christmas
  • Last week, a mother and daughter were killed by an Israeli sniper inside the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City, according to the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem