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TSMC first-quarter net profit soars

Its net revenue for the quarter soared nearly 42%.

Tesla’s first Saudi showroom opens

The opening in Riyadh comes with Tesla sales dropping.

Mubadala Energy enters US energy market

Acquires a 24.1% interest in US firm Kimmeridge’s SoTex

Borouge to increase dividend from 2025

The company okayed $650 million final dividend for 2024.

TikTok’s US future uncertain

It must find non-Chinese owner to avoid ban.

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...

‘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...

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...

What is driving consumer centric transition in today’s world?

Traditional ways of looking at cyber security from a pure IT lens is no longer going to yield desired benefits....

Will digital transformation script new success story in Middle East?

Businesses are evolving at a rapid pace in the region and with the help of technology many new jobs have...

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...

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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...

MENA businesses are battling social media scams

Saeed Ahmad, Callsign’s Managing Director for the MENA region, explains how a single fraudulent message impersonating an entity can erode...

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 —...

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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

Israel stock exchange eyes GCC investors

In an exclusive interview, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CEO Ittai Ben-Zeev speaks on his strategy to attract investors from the...
  • The UAE is key to the relatively small but growing Israeli bourse’s new strategy of “going east” to globalize its foreign investment pool
  • Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has traditionally been heavily oriented towards the US, but is now looking to expand to the GCC and the rest of the world

GCC beauty sector puts best face forward

Consumers are spending more on beauty products and fragrances despite inflation, says Salem Kaissi, Vice-President of multi-brand luxury beauty concept...
  • Brands have had to strategize and react quickly to continue resonating with consumers in the market
  • According to Euromonitor International, the sector is estimated to be worth $58.3 billion by 2025