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.
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The World Bank has projected a 3.4% growth in the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of...

    The WB report has projected a 3.4% growth in the real Gross Domestic Product of the UAE by the year 2023, with expectations of further increase to 3.7% in 2024

    According to the report, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is estimated to grow by 1% in 2023 before picking up again to 3.6 and 3.7% in 2024 and 2025

  • ShareAction said banks amplify "green credentials to their customers and shareholders" but there is a "structural" lack of transparency on...

    Only four banks have demonstrated how they have calculated green finance targets

    The study questioned some decisions being counted towards meeting green finance targets

  • UAE, Dubai - UAE has approved the year 2024 official holidays calendar for both public and private sectors. As part of...

    The resolution aims to enable all community members working in various sectors in the UAE, as well as families, to plan ahead for holidays, travel and personal activities

    The UAE public holidays calendar includes 12 Rabi` al-Awwal 1446 AH which marks the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday, and 2, 3 December as the National Day holidays in 2024

  • With innovative technologies and a focus on reducing emissions, this transformation could position the region as a global leader in...

    With innovative technologies and a focus on reducing emissions, this transformation could position the region as a global leader in sustainable urban development.

    The region sees a unique chance to pioneer sustainable technologies, potentially reducing lifecycle emissions by 50-60%, highlights Strategy& Middle East and Dar.

  • Stockholm, Sweden - Battery group Northvolt said on Tuesday it had developed a new sodium-ion battery, a technology using less critical...

    Sodium-ion batteries are viewed as a cheaper and in some respects safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries.

    While sodium-ion technology has been around for decades, it has lagged lithium-ion batteries in performance.

  • Paris, France - Tax havens are blamed for lower public revenues elsewhere as they lure away multinational firms but a study...

    Half the profits booked by multinationals benefitting from low tax rates were from countries that have high rates but offer various tax breaks to attract investments.

    "Many jurisdictions typically considered (to be) 'high tax' offer various incentives which can lead to substantially reduced tax rates," said the report further.

  • Final offer price will be fixed through a book-building process

    The company announced that the offer price range had been set between US$0.49 (AED1.80) and US$0.5 (AED1.85) per share.

    This implies a market capitalization at the time of listing of between US$1.2 billion (AED4.5 billion) and US$1.25 billion (AED4.6 billion).

  • "As we look ahead, the manufacturing landscape is set to continue evolving, navigating through the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and...

    Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt spearhead the Middle East's manufacturing growth, harnessing AI and Industry 4.0 to revolutionize their economic landscape.

    In 2024, Middle Eastern manufacturers will focus on smart manufacturing, AI-enhanced supply chains, and digital ecosystems, driving sustainable growth in a pivotal year.

  • Amid Ankara's criticism of Israel's actions against Gaza and Israel reassessing diplomatic relations, the future of their oil and steel...

    Amid Ankara's criticism of Israel's actions against Gaza and Israel reassessing diplomatic relations, the future of their oil and steel economic partnership becomes uncertain.

    In 2022, Israel exported $2.34 billion worth of goods to Türkiye, while Türkiye's exports to Israel amounted to a substantial $7.03 billion, the latest trade figures point out.

  • DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has...

    The total value of exports and re-exports of member companies reached $57 billion in January- September 2023.

    The strong growth underlines Dubai’s attractiveness among both companies and investors,