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Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.

Goldwind 2024 revenue up 12.5%

The clean energy giant posted $7.8bn in revenue for 2024.

Emaar to pay $2.39bn dividend

The company had posted $19bn in property sales for 2024.

Iraq invests in people, works on sustainable goals

The challenges facing Iraq today are the result of long accumulations that we are working to dismantle and our hope...
  • Iraq looks forward to receiving more UN support in the reconstruction of the liberated areas affected by the occupation of the terrorist gangs, says country's PM
  • Despite the difficult circumstances, the Iraqis used that spirit of hope to fight terrorism and defeat it on behalf of the whole world, Al-Kadhimi adds

‘One man chose this war.  One man can end it’

"Defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is about much more than standing up for one nation’s right to choose its...
  • Even a number of nations that maintain close ties with Moscow have said publicly that they have serious questions and concerns about President Putin’s ongoing invasion
  • Defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is about much more than standing up for one nation’s right to choose its own path, fundamental as that right is

World has to fight food insecurity together

Over 100 countries have signed on to the Roadmap for Global Food Security. Many are already acting on those commitments....
  • At the outset of 2022, conflicts, COVID-19, the effects of the climate crisis had already driven more than 190 million people into acute food insecurity, Blinken said.
  • More than 100 countries have signed on to the Roadmap (for Global Food Security); Many are already acting on those commitments.

Commodities drop amidst darkening growth outlook 

In addition, demand in China continues to linger after the IEA said the world's largest importer of oil was heading...
  • Growth and demand concerns, as well as the stronger dollar making the cost of fuel increasingly expensive around the world, remains key focus of the markets
  • Demand in China continues to linger after the IEA said the world's largest importer of oil was heading for its biggest annual drop in demand in more than three decades

Attacks using Log4j exploit, Botnets are on the rise

While attacks using the Log4j exploit vulnerability can be effective for state actors focused on specific politically targeted websites, the...
  • Some of the most notable services affected by the vulnerability include Cloudflare, iCloud, Minecraft: Java Edition, Steam, Tencent QQ, and Twitter.
  • Given that there are still millions of unpatched sites using out of date Log4j code, it’s fertile ground for hackers.

Valuations tank but it’s not yet doom and gloom

Some of the fear in markets is unjustified, at least for now. Many of the economic factors that propelled deal-making...
  • There are reasons to remain upbeat. For a start, markets have rebounded. The NASDAQ is already back to October 2021 values.
  • Many of the economic factors that propelled deal-making last year, namely interest rates, haven’t actually changed. VCs, corporates, and others are still flush with cash

Kubernetes simplifies container use in the Middle East

With Kubernetes, regional enterprises have automated their deployment, managment and scaling of containerized applications. Since it is controlled by developers...
  • With Kubernetes, regional enterprises have automated their deployment, management and scaling of containerized applications.
  • Since it is controlled by developers and not infrastructure teams, there is a better understanding that ultimately leads to high quality results

Investing in HR technology crucial for small companies

A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent....
  • For any small and medium business, a modern human resources platform can be a powerful tool for transforming the acquisition, engagement and management of people
  • A cloud-based HR platform can help HR teams automate and streamline business processes to focus on attracting and nurturing talent beside automating repetitive activities

ESG strategy of firms in Middle East must not derail

Winning firms are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy. Disruption doesn’t demolish...
  • Over the past few years, shifting investor and customer expectations cemented the importance of ESG in the corporate world, allowing it to withstand these kinds of shocks
  • The ESG has become an explicit decision-making consideration for companies, rising to the level of finance concerns, risk, operational integrity, and customer impact

KSA’s crude advice energizes commodity markets

Inflation-fighting measures, such as hiking rates and removing stimulus, was the main driver behind the recent correction in commodities that...
  • Gains have been seen across most sectors, led by agriculture as weather woes lifted the cost of coffee and the three major crops – especially corn
  • Industrial metals receive a boost from China’s continued efforts to support its weakening economy by announcing more stimulus policies

Vision 2030 empowers women in Saudi legal sector

"The progressive momentum generated in the past decade fills us with positivity and reassurance in the Kingdom, where we have...

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BRICS expansion points to a shift in global dynamics

The Middle East, with its vast resources and strategic position, can play a crucial role in BRICS' vision of a...

Cloud-based tools help optimize customer experience

Customer experience leaders in organizations of any size will see increased satisfaction in self-service, routing, and agent utilization by implementing...

Gulf’s green transition: How Turkiye can lead the way

As these countries -- including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar -- progress to the next phase of their economic diversification,...

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FMCG sector drives global economic growth, innovation

"The growth of the FMCG industry is closely tied to population growth, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes. The sector is...
  • The FMCG sector is a primary source of employment, providing opportunities across the supply chain
  • The industry has strong linkages with ancillary sectors like packaging, advertising, logistics, and transportation

Comprehensive data protection strategies are crucial

A solid Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy includes several components, such as Data Identification and Flow Management, Data Risk...
  • Ransomware attacks are growing in size and scope, with 85% of organizations hit at least once, a significant increase from 76% the previous year, writes Mohamad Rizk of Veeam
  • Cyber insurance doesn't cover all ransomware costs, and policies are getting pricier. A comprehensive Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery strategy is vital for resilience

Russia, Africa build a new, fairer global architecture

"I would like to note that the African continent is emerging as a new center of power right before our...
  • Russia and Africa share a strong bond of friendship and mutually beneficial ties, with foundations laid in mid-20th century
  • Russia and African states are working together to build a new, fairer global architecture and protect international law