INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • Indonesia is TikTok's second-largest global market.

    Indonesia in September banned sales on social media to protect small businesses that were losing out to e-commerce giants

    With 125 million users, Indonesia is TikTok's second-largest global market after the United States, according to company figures

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Russia to drive OPEC+ members toward output cuts has resulted in...

    The OPEC agreement entails a substantial 2.2 million barrels per day reduction for the first quarter of next year

    Despite these global efforts, US output continued at a high of over 13 million barrels per day, contributing to a surplus in the market

  • Doha, Qatar-- Oil and gas producers in the Middle East are assessing "challenges and opportunities" available for their economies to...

    The discussion focused on opportunities for green cooperation between the Middle East and Europe, and the importance of enhancing the cooperation

    The session highlighted opportunities this transformation provides for both regions, such as diversifying their economies and stimulating development cooperation

  • Dubai, UAE-- The COP28 Presidency is focused on achieving a balanced package in the negotiations, according to Ambassador Majid Al...

    Al Suwaidi said that food systems are very exposed to the effects of climate change, and "COP28 is proud to be elevating them to the highest level of discussions"

    According to the COP28 director general, the global community has raised $2.5 billion to support the food-climate agenda during the World Climate Action Summit

  • Private sector has the ability to mobilize resources and foster innovative solutions for vulnerable communities, Dominica's Environment Minister Cozier Frederick...

    Private sector has the ability to mobilize resources and foster innovative solutions for vulnerable communities, Dominica's Environment Minister Cozier Frederick tells TRENDS.

    Optimistic about COP28's impact and the crucial Loss and Damage Fund, the minister underscores the need for a bottom-up approach and community involvement in climate action.

  • "The UAE launched the 'Trade Tech Initiative' in partnership with the World Economic Forum. The initiative aims to accelerate the...

    Green trade as a key driver for a sustainable, resilient global economy.

    E-commerce growth in the UAE contributes to carbon emission reduction.

  • NEOM, Saudi Arabia: NEOM, a mega-city project in Saudi Arabia characterized by futuristic urban planning and advanced technologies, Sunday announced the...

    Topian has been launched with the support of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA).

    Topian has signed numerous local and international strategic partnership agreements with organizations that share Topian’s commitment to reshaping the future of food.

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In order to speed up the energy transition there must be a fast increase in the production...

    IRENA believes that hydrogen and its derivatives would meet 14% of global final energy consumption in 2050

    Hydrogen generated from renewable power is recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonising sectors

  • Dubai, UAE--The Arab Centre for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) will partner with the UAE's Ministry...

    ACSAD has offered at COP28 several solutions to the problem presented by climate change, including challenges like dealing with water scarcity and food security

    Dr. Homsi said that Arab summits had given ACSAD the task to implement a number of projects, such as the production of wheat varieties resistant to drought, high temperatures

  • “Our appeal is that children and youth are integral to any discussion, debate, negotiation in a meaningful, participatory, and intentional...

    Less than 1% of global fund investments go into youth-led climate solutions, says Carla Haddad Mardini of UNICEF.

    Only 2.4% of climate finance aids children, she says, adding that COP28 sets groundwork for future climate actions.