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SIB’s 2024 profit $272m

The profit surpassed AED 1 billion for the first time in bank's history.

AD Ports to invest in Kazakh port

Under the deal, AD Ports Group owns 51% stake.

PIF acquires stake in Saudi Re

The acquisition was made by way of a capital increase.

ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects

Abu Dhabi, UAE - A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives...
  • The "Solar Outlook Report 2025" report outlines the rapid growth of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the UAE’s key role in this transformation
  • Solar energy's share in the regional energy mix grew significantly, with solar capacity in MENA rising 23% in 2023 to 32 GW peak, and projected to exceed 180 GW by 2030

Social media’s evolving role in GCC spotlighted at Doha conference

Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, held on Wednesday, at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha, brought...
  • The conference, co-hosted by Msheireb Properties and The Business Year, explored critical themes critical to the GCC’s position as a leading investment hub
  • Julien Hawari, CEO of Million and Sirius Lab, highlighted key social media trends in the region, such as the rise of content driven by younger, tech-savvy demographics

UAE’s satellite, developed by Emirati engineers, launched from California to aid disaster relief and earth observation

With cutting-edge features like high-resolution imaging and electric jet propulsion, MBZ-SAT will enhance environmental surveillance, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring,...
  • Named in honour of the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite was announced in 2020 by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone in the UAE's satellite development journey, having been developed entirely by Emirati engineers at MBRSC

Creators HQ, X announce strategic partnership to produce authentic, meaningful content

Dubai, UAE - Creators HQ in the UAE, the world’s first international hub for the content economy’s creators and entrepreneurs,...
  • The collaboration aims to create purposeful, credible and quality global content that reinforces the UAE’s status as a leading hub for the creative economy
  • This initiative coincides with the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy,

Latifa bint Mohammed awards UK’s Simon Squibb with ‘One Billion Award’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit

Dubai, UAE - Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented the...
  • The award ceremony was held during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy
  • Valued at US$1 million, the award stands as the world’s largest and most significant recognition for impactful content creators

Fossil fuel demand is high in Central Eastern Europe. Here’s how it can make the energy transition

This “responsible transition” is not only defined by the development principles, but primarily by a selective investment approach in our...
  • A responsible strategy for energy transition in Central Eastern Europe must also take into account energy security
  • The low-carbon push can also be complemented by conventional energy investments where justified

Content creation key to awareness, culture, human development: Dubai ruler

Dubai, UAE -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of...
  • The three day 1 Billion Followers Summit is being held in the UAE at Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future in Dubai,
  • For the first time globally, leading platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) have come together in one place

UAE’s tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion...
  • The UAE has strengthened its position on the global map as an innovation-driven destination for the expansion of both global and emerging tech companies
  • International reports predict that the tech sector will continue to grow in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain

Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East

Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...
  • Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
  • Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub

Global workforce transformation by 2030: WEF predicts 78 million new jobs amid disruptive changes

The widening skills gap challenges employers, with over 59% of the workforce needing reskilling while millions risk redundancy due to...
  • One of the most pressing challenges identified by the report is the widening skills gap, with 63% of employers citing it as a significant barrier to transformation
  • Upskilling remains the preferred strategy for workforce adaptation, with 77% of employers planning initiatives to enhance their employees' skills

Exclusive: ADP’s Nela Richardson on how AI is reshaping the global workforce

Davos Switzerland - The rapid adoption of AI and automation is redefining labor markets, reshaping industries, and transforming skills globally,...

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IMF says Omicron could slow global growth

According to the economists, Omicron's threat to economy will likely be less severe than the previous waves.

Qatar takes key step to control own airspace

Qatar said on Tuesday that it has been given a preliminary green light by a UN body on a proposal...

G20 ministers set to green light global tax reform

Finance ministers from the G20 richest nations are expected to give the green light Saturday to a historic deal to...

Saudi Arabia to generate $150 billion in investments from its new transport policy

The government would provide thirty-five percent of the investments The rest of it, sixty-five percent, will come from the private...

Saudi Arabia to create 40,000 jobs for its nationals

Job creation is part of Saudi strategy to help residents obtain high-quality jobs The strategy seeks to push more Saudi...

UAE’s satellite, developed by Emirati engineers, launched from California to aid disaster relief and earth observation

With cutting-edge features like high-resolution imaging and electric jet propulsion, MBZ-SAT will enhance environmental surveillance, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring,...

Creators HQ, X announce strategic partnership to produce authentic, meaningful content

Dubai, UAE - Creators HQ in the UAE, the world’s first international hub for the content economy’s creators and entrepreneurs,...

Latifa bint Mohammed awards UK’s Simon Squibb with ‘One Billion Award’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit

Dubai, UAE - Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, presented the...

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Content creation key to awareness, culture, human development: Dubai ruler

Dubai, UAE -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of...
  • The three day 1 Billion Followers Summit is being held in the UAE at Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future in Dubai,
  • For the first time globally, leading platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) have come together in one place

UAE’s tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion...
  • The UAE has strengthened its position on the global map as an innovation-driven destination for the expansion of both global and emerging tech companies
  • International reports predict that the tech sector will continue to grow in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain

Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East

Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...
  • Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
  • Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub