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2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

A dirham and a dream: Matthews Southwest’s Jay French on future of UAE real estate

From an institutional investor-based viewpoint, it is becoming of interest more now than it ever has been. And that's a...
  • From a trading location, it's always had a great history. Now it's just multiplying and multiplying and multiplying and building success on success, he said.
  • the Future was a really bold statement by the Prime Minister's office to show locally and regionally as well as globally the world, what it stood for, French said.

The future of logistics: Insights from DHL’s Amadou Diallo

The future of logistics is a convergence of technology, sustainability, and human ingenuity, which are transforming supply chains into more...
  • in the MEA region, key hubs such as Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Casablanca, Salalah, Nairobi, Durban, and Tema serve as vital nodes for regional distribution.
  • Additionally, hubs like Istanbul, Dubai, and Addis Ababa improve connectivity within this region, said Diallo.

Electric, hybrid and aerial to entirely transform city life: IIT Madras expert

Easier commutes with faster, quieter, and eco-friendly vehicles would reduce travel times significantly and reduce stress for urban residents, says...
  • Large and hugely populous Asian countries like India have abundant sunlight, making solar power a natural fit for supporting EV adoption.
  • The ePlane Company’s air taxis will revolutionize urban transport by offering faster and more efficient ways to move within cities.

AI’s US$19.9tn contribution: Insights from Tealium on digital economy’s future

By 2030, every dollar spent on AI-powered solutions is expected to generate US$4.60 in economic value, according to global analyst...
  • Scaling AI solutions across industries presents significant challenges, particularly around data quality and privacy, Coyne said.
  • At Tealium, we take an active role in educating and empowering our customers to maximize AI’s potential while mitigating risks, he added.

‘Visa-free entry for GCC nationals will enhance business collaboration’

In an interview with TRENDS, CEO of ITCN Asia, Muhammad Umair Nizam highlights the expanding role of Pakistani IT firms...
  • ITCN Asia offers a platform for stakeholders to collaborate, uniting government and industry leaders for discussions on key tech issues, CEO Muhammad Umair Nizam said
  • Pakistan’s software services industry have stood out, with companies offering cybersecurity solutions, virtual reality for military and everyday use, he added

Real-time carbon footprint data crucial for effective actions, reducing emissions

AI-powered tools are crucial for measuring emissions accurately, enhancing accountability in achieving climate goals, Naim Yazbeck, the General Manager of...
  • Utilizing technology to generate accurate and real-time carbon footprint data is essential for proactively addressing climate change challenges
  • Microsoft Corp. and the UNFCCC unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global efforts to combat climate change at COP28 in Dubai.

First wind turbines reach Saudi green hydrogen plant, says CEO

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The first wind turbines have arrived at what Saudi officials bill as the world's biggest green hydrogen...
  • Around 30 turbines are expected to be delivered by the end of the year along with the project's first solar panels.
  • The $8.4 billion NEOM green hydrogen plant is expected to reach full production by the end of 2026.

Fusion energy will be game-changing viable energy source

Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power...
  • Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power plant applications, says top US physicist
  • The recent discovery in inertial confinement fusion marks a significant milestone in the development of fusion energy as a viable energy source, highlights Kimberly Budil

‘KSA bets big on technology and AI, makes global supply chain excellent’

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in...
  • Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in a interview with TRENDS at DAVOS 2023
  • ‘As for our industry, we have certain programs to train young people and make our new investments more and more technology-based,’ says the Saudi minister AlKhorayef

Rise and fall of luxury-loving former Malaysia first lady

Rosmah Mansor, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and given a US$216 million fine for graft, has been...
  • Born on December 10, 1951, Rosmah was the only child of a Malay school headmaster and his teacher wife in southern Negeri Sembilan state.
  • Rosmah has reportedly accumulated an enormous collection of luxury handbags, and is said to shop at Harrods in London, Chanel in Hawaii, Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.

The shift from innovative to native: Unlocking where real AI value lies

There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate...

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Electric, hybrid and aerial to entirely transform city life: IIT Madras expert

Easier commutes with faster, quieter, and eco-friendly vehicles would reduce travel times significantly and reduce stress for urban residents, says...

AI’s US$19.9tn contribution: Insights from Tealium on digital economy’s future

By 2030, every dollar spent on AI-powered solutions is expected to generate US$4.60 in economic value, according to global analyst...

‘Visa-free entry for GCC nationals will enhance business collaboration’

In an interview with TRENDS, CEO of ITCN Asia, Muhammad Umair Nizam highlights the expanding role of Pakistani IT firms...
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First wind turbines reach Saudi green hydrogen plant, says CEO

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The first wind turbines have arrived at what Saudi officials bill as the world's biggest green hydrogen...
  • Around 30 turbines are expected to be delivered by the end of the year along with the project's first solar panels.
  • The $8.4 billion NEOM green hydrogen plant is expected to reach full production by the end of 2026.

Fusion energy will be game-changing viable energy source

Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power...
  • Private sector partners can leverage the scientific work done in public laboratories to develop the technology needed for fusion power plant applications, says top US physicist
  • The recent discovery in inertial confinement fusion marks a significant milestone in the development of fusion energy as a viable energy source, highlights Kimberly Budil

‘KSA bets big on technology and AI, makes global supply chain excellent’

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in...
  • Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef highlighted his ministry’s role in the country’s development in a interview with TRENDS at DAVOS 2023
  • ‘As for our industry, we have certain programs to train young people and make our new investments more and more technology-based,’ says the Saudi minister AlKhorayef