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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.

IoT Connectivity: The Backbone of Modern Business

As IoT protocols evolve, companies are building robust infrastructure to support applications across sectors, from asset tracking in logistics to...

Global AI economy will reach over $32 trillion by 2027

The emergence of AI-managed portfolios marks a notable change in the investment realm. Success in this evolving landscape will require...
  • AI-driven portfolio management systems are challenging traditional investment methods.
  • The future of investment may lie in a hybrid approach, combining AI with human insight.

Expo City Dubai’s adaptive reuse redefines urban living

"With sustainability as a top priority in the region, we are excited to see more developers consider repurposing properties and...
  • Expo City Dubai stands as a landmark adaptive reuse project, signaling a shift towards sustainable development in the Middle East.
  • The new project repurposes the World Expo 2020 site into a self-sustaining and eco-friendly residential neighborhood in Dubai.

Dubai’s real estate defies the odds during global crises

The Palestine-Israel conflict and the war in Ukraine illustrate the difficulty in forecasting the enduring impact of such events. In...
  • Dubai's strategic neutrality in Middle Eastern conflicts underpins its appeal to foreign investors.
  • The city's reputation for safety and tolerance continues to attract a diverse international community.

US curbs on Iran’s oil exports may hit global portfolios

The US tightening sanctions on Iranian oil could have a negative impact on individual and institutional investment portfolios by disrupting...
  • The potential US sanctions on Iran's crude oil exports, due to its support for Hamas, could directly impact global portfolios, especially those with energy sector assets.
  • Potential restrictions on Iran will present both challenges and opportunities for energy stocks, possibly prompting central banks to raise rates amid inflation concerns.

Women break barriers for gender equality in finance

This culture should recognize and value the contributions of women and prioritize their growth and development. By highlighting successful women...
  • In the financial sector, diverse teams enhance decision-making and performance, yet women occupy just 10% of CEO roles in Fortune 500 companies
  • Emirati women constitute 31% of the UAE's finance sector workforce, underscoring the crucial role of mentorship and role models in advancing their careers.

For GCC, centralized demand planning is indispensable

Facing challenges like varied categorization and technical standards, GCC economies are turning to innovative solutions. With digital technologies and unified...
  • GCC governments can attain more effective demand planning by mandating a common harmonized data structure and forecasts based on volatility metrics
  • As GCC aims to reshape their economies by fortifying local industries, governments and SOEs have a golden opportunity to attract the necessary investment

MEA brands focus on personalized customer experience

"Post-Covid GCC travel trends are promising: about 50% of customers plan to increase digital spending in travel and retail. With...
  • In the digital era, customer engagement is vital, shifting from transactional ties to interactive bonds; 20% of engaged patrons drive 80% of sales through endorsements
  • Post-Covid, travelers see personalized offers, not just reminders; 34% might switch due to poor communication; GCC sees rising digital spend; CEPs promote sustainable growth.

New initiatives to enhance Saudi market infrastructure

"This quarter, we focused on enhancing our market infrastructure and introduced several initiatives, including changes to the debt market; negotiated...
  • In Q2 2023, Saudi's capital market grew steadily, with Main Market capitalization rising by 9.24%, despite slower GDP growth and declining inflation from Q1
  • Nomu - Parallel Market's capitalization surged by 54.61% during Q2 with eight new companies listed, as Saudi Exchange prioritized attracting foreign investors

Logistics delivers boom with value-added services

"A top-tier, industry-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is vital for efficiently delivering these value-added services. Distributors grapple with supply...
  • The Middle East and African freight and logistics market is predicted to record a compound annual growth rate of about 6% between 2023 and 2028
  • To tap into growth opportunities in the region and for better results, distributors must consider incorporating value-added services into their strategies

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...
  • The inclusion of major Middle Eastern countries, six out of the ten biggest global oil suppliers, will now be part of the BRICS
  • This gives the alliance significant leverage in the global energy market, potentially influencing global oil prices and energy policies

Future-proofing hospitality asset value needs financial rigor with emotional intelligence

The GCC’s luxury hospitality sector has become a global benchmark, yet behind every polished facade lies an increasingly complex financial...

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CFOs at forefront of ESG integration in businesses

"The CFO's role as an ESG guardian and promoter varies significantly across organizations. CFOs with limited ESG experience should deepen...

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Disinformation, misinformation hurt global businesses

"These risks are serious because they limit our ability to tackle the big global challenges we are facing. Changes in...

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Emerging crypto hub UAE shapes digital assets’ future

"As 2024 unfolds, we anticipate that both private and public enterprises will increase their investments in the infrastructure and services...
  • Bitcoin marked a 134 percent increase in the year 2023, signifying a resurgent crypto market.
  • The UAE thawed the crypto winter, with institutional investments driving cryptocurrency deals.

Rising threat of lookalike domains poses new challenge

"Detecting these attacks and avoiding falling victim to them is vital, but the ability to take down lookalike domains is...
  • Lookalike domains deceive users via SMS, social media DMs, and QR codes.
  • DNS vulnerability allows attackers to create authentic-looking fake domains.

Welcoming 2024: A year of hope, healing, and unity

"Hopefully, 2024 will be a year in which we overcome the troubled period that started with the coup attempt, grew...
  • Every new year should be welcomed with joy, hope, and excitement, says Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye.
  • We are entering the year 2024 with heavy hearts due to the negative events in our region and the world, he adds.