Non-oil activities drove growth as construction, finance, real estate and transport sectors posted robust gains, underscoring diversification efforts and long-term...
The report, published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and analytics firm SAS, highlights widening gaps between rapidly evolving...
Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in...DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in Dubai, one of the world's busiest container ports, had been suspended due to a fire after "aerial interception"
The direct impact is most acute for energy‑importing economies in Europe and Asia, and a prolonged closure could feed through into higher inflation
There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate...
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) markets are characterized by rapid growth, high owner influence, diverse operator models, and a...The real shift is that AI becomes the interface. Users no longer need technical knowledge or experience navigating complex systems.
They simply prompt their way forward—asking natural-language questions and receiving accurate comparisons, recommendations, and insights instantly.
Dubai’s innovation ecosystem is entering a new phase, argues Amer Abdulraoof, Head of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity,...Dubai Future Solutions connects student innovators with government, industry and investors, offering year-round support until technologies are validated and ready for funding.
The program evaluates submissions based on global impact, depth of academic research, and effective use of technology to address social or environmental challenges.
Some wealthy Asian investors are considering moving assets out of Dubai following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the city,...Dubai has in recent years become a preferred wealth hub for entrepreneurs and affluent families in Asia, particularly from China
The total assets of the UAE’s banking and financial sector exceeded 5.42 trillion dirhams ($1.48 trillion), according to the country’s central bank
Opening statements in the first trial began in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Instagram parent company Meta and Google’s...The case may influence thousands of lawsuits alleging social media features harmed young users’ mental health and wellbeing.
Meta and YouTube have denied the allegations, saying they have implemented tools and policies aimed at improving safety for younger users.
Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst, says while the escalation has introduced new risks, the broader investment case for equities in...Iran escalation heightens sensitivity to oil, inflation and interest rates, shaping equity valuations and expectations for monetary policy.
US markets show resilience as investors favor liquidity and Treasuries, supporting the dollar during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.
The escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States is emerging as a major test for the Gulf’s sovereign...The United Arab Emirates is expected to maintain a fiscal surplus over the next two years
Saudi Arabia has already been running significant deficits tied to its economic transformation agenda
Muscat, Oman -- Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded strong performance in agriculture, livestock and fisheries during 2024, reflecting the growing...Agricultural and fisheries exports rose to $7.8 billion, up 7.5 percent, while imports reached $38.7 billion, an increase of 10.1 percent.
Vegetables accounted for 45.8 percent of total crop production, the largest share among plant products.
Jamil Shinawi, CEO and Co-founder of AHOY and co-founder of Actual VC, speaks to TRENDS about risk, capital efficiency, and...In MENA, scalable startups must prioritise execution, defensibility and real traction over hype, Jamil Shinawi told TRENDS
The real opportunity lies in AI-driven systems that turn data into instant, cross-sector impact, he adds
