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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.

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...

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...

Lebanese shooter wants to ‘bring some joy’ to countrymen

 Bassil has been training hard, especially after recovery from Covid-19

Virgin Group boss Richard Branson prepares for his first space flight

Star Trek fan Branson credits his mother with his taste for adventure After making his fortune in the 1970s record...

Meet Nora Al-Matrooshi, first Arab woman astronaut in training

Matrooshi, 28, hopes she will have the opportunity to visit space one day She and her fellow countryman, Mohammad Al-Mulla,...

Honoured to represent Africa, says Jabeur as Wimbledon dream ends

Aryna Sabalenka ended Jabeur's historic run at Wimbledon, the second-seeded Belarus player's power getting the better of the guile of...

Saudi philanthropist Alwaleed to continue as chairman of Kingdom Holding

The company posted a net profit of $24.2 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2021 Its portfolio includes CitiGroup,...

Egis names Bob Hope as MD for Saudi Arabia

Hope brings over 15 years of experience in the region to Egis Globally, Egis has around 16,000 professionals generating over...

Eazy appoints Abdulla Aloqab as Head of Innovation

Earlier, Abdulla Aloqab was an acting head of Innovation at the company He holds an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science...

Why is it essential to tackle human challenge?

Louise Beveridge, Business Communicator, Educator and Speaker, speaks to TRENDS on why it is important to enhance the Arab women...

How automation is driving changes in workplaces?

The private sector can become a positive force of change through competition and innovation. TRENDS talks to Martin Roll, a top-notch...

Role of digital in accelerating disruption pace globally

The public sector is being transformed under the ‘platform-economy’ model, evolving former silo-based entities into interconnected ones. TRENDS talks to Xavier...

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...

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Inspiring people is ‘a good legacy’: Sheikha Lubna

Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the first woman to be an Emirati cabinet minister, opens up to TRENDS about...

Smartphones, net speed fuel Saudi ecommerce boom

Pablo Martinez, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group, sheds light on what lies ahead for the...

GCC retail electronics set for boost as buyers return

The retail electronics sector has proliferated in GCC countries, with demand rising not only due to the urge to own...

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F&B sector in GCC eyes greater sustainability

Tetra Pak Arabia Managing Director Niels Hougaard explains what lies ahead for F&B companies — bith regionally and globally —...
  • Pollution and plastic litter in the ocean are the joint top environmental worry, while global warming is a close second
  • GCC countries have launched several initiatives to educate consumers about recycling and sustainable consumption

New UAE law boosts family business growth

Haoula considers it extremely important to sustain family businesses as a recognition for their efforts historically, and for the advantages...
  • Corporate tax in the UAE is expected to be among the most competitive in the world, due to the 9% introductory rate and no tax for profits up to $102k
  • Personal income that does not come from a licensed business or commercial activity in the UAE will not be subject to corporate tax

Saudi Crown Prince opens up on every little thing

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important...
  • The crown prince said he was leaning towards taking Saudi Arabia towards the ‘real teachings’ of Islam
  • He also said the country was working towards codifying Islamic law as had been handed down directly by the Prophet