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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.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

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...

UHNWIs drive Dubai’s luxury real estate growth

"The ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) have transformative impact on the real estate market. These individuals, with their discerning tastes and substantial...

World sees rise in demand for quality medical schools

Global trends will always have an influence on medical education, and a good education will depend on a provider’s ability...
  • The increasing demand for healthcare on a global level places a rising interest in medical education, says Corrine Vish, of St. George’s University School of Medicine
  • An international education is perfect for equipping students with global diversity to deal with a huge array of people, cultures, and ethnic diversities., she adds

Voice still key component of client’s satisfaction

It is, therefore, critical that contact center agents are properly trained to detect and handle emotional ups and downs in...
  • While digital or bot interactions are quick and efficient ways to help more satisfied customers resolve issues, they aren't always equipped to detect emotions
  • It is, therefore, critical that contact center agents are properly trained to detect and handle emotional ups and downs in a conversation

Increasing pressure from Saudi real estate projects to force Dubai to develop more distinctive offerings

At the moment, the market is solidly Dubai, which is recognised as the world leader in branded residential offerings with...
  • Increasing pressure from Saudi real estate developments will, over the coming years, force Dubai to develop even more distinctive offerings, says an expert. 
  • This race may benefit both the development pipeline and the consumer in the region, writes Thomas Williams, Studio Director at Gensler Middle East

Adopting best practices only way to secure data

Businesses must remain prepared for the ‘whatever’ scenario. Cloud computing will continue to evolve, with best practise bound to change....
  • Total worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services, according to Gartner, will reach a record $592 billion this year, a 21 per cent increase from 2022
  • The rapid level of growth and migration raises some concerns at an enterprise level. It also means that best-practices for modern data protection aren’t followed

Marketwatch: Demand may pick up as China reopens

Supply of diesel to Europe from the US and the emerging refinery hub in the Middle East may make up...
  • The risk to supplies of Russian fuel products may add an extra layer of support for gasoline and not least diesel, providing support to keep crude shielded from demand fears
  • Lower supply of corn and wheat from the Black Sea region this year is likely to attract increased attention in the coming months.

Cybersecurity: Convenience comes with online threats

By slowing down and breaking the sometime mindless scrolling habit, we can make decisions with a focused mind and not...
  • Do not bring up private information on your laptop screen while you are at an airport or coffee shop, where people could likely have a sneak peek
  • By slowing down sometime mindless scrolling habit, we can make decisions with a focused mind and not fall for the tricks of social engineers who rely on us being distracted

Fuel products join in as gold and copper rally

With activity in China unlikely to pick up in earnest until after the Lunar New Year holiday, the prospect of...
  • Crude oil prices head for a second weekly advance, thereby fully offsetting the weakness that hit the market during the first days of January
  • While silver struggles to keep up, gold continues to show resilience, following a three-day pullback during which it found support at $1896

The turbulent twenties, when risks collide

The world’s top current risks are energy, food, inflation and the overall cost of living crisis. Over the next two...
  • Amidst the persistent health and economic overhang of a global pandemic and a war in Europe, the world is facing a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar
  • The world’s top current risks are energy, food, inflation and the overall cost of living crisis. Over the next two years, the cost-of-living crisis remains the number one threat

Technologies revolutionize food-service industry

That’s because today’s consumer has grown used to the convenience of online ordering – and they’re even willing to cut...
  • The latest technologies have revolutionized the food-service industry in more than one way, writes Naji Haddad, MENA General Manager at Deliverect
  • In 2022, operators faced new challenges like price rise and labor shortages. While consumers returned to in-house dining, the online food delivery markets continued to grow

Commodities face a challenging first quarter

We have strong doubts about the recession risk to the US economy and see demand from some of the world’s...
  • Brent may spend most of the time trading below $80 before eventually recovering back towards the $90 area once the Covid cloud starts to lift in China
  • Copper and iron ore manage to post small gains during an otherwise challenging week, where China’s messy exit from its long held covid-zero strategy has led to a surge in cases

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Social media plays key role in shaping online trading

"The rapid pace and fervor surrounding social media have introduced volatility into financial markets, leading to instances where stocks, particularly...

AI, Industry 4.0 transform Middle East manufacturing

"As we look ahead, the manufacturing landscape is set to continue evolving, navigating through the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and...

AI, NLP transform business operations in Gulf region

AI and NLP are revolutionizing workplace efficiency by enabling employees to swiftly access essential information, thereby augmenting customer and personal...

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Russia-UAE economic ties strengthen with $9bn trade

The streamlined IP processes, including efficient patent registration and robust litigation frameworks, are key factors contributing to this thriving bilateral...
  • The UAE's innovations in the oil sector offer patent opportunities in Russia.
  • Intellectual Property (IP) protection vital for Russian imports of UAE goods.

Urgent need for container-specific data protection

With cyber-attacks up to 85% from 76% last year, organizations must prioritize proven backup and recovery plans to stay ahead...
  • Container technology, while not new, is reaching a widespread adoption tipping point.
  • Misunderstandings persist around container technology and Kubernetes management.

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.