INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

flydubai Aleppo flights resumed

The flights were resumed after nearly 14 years.

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.
  • DUBAI, UAE- As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a...

    Apart from last week being identified as the hottest ever recorded worldwide, a wave of humidity has been suffocating the Gulf

    Two weeks ago, more than 1.8 million Muslims battled through a days-long hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in temperatures up to 48C (118F)

  • Around 100 protesters rallied in Tunisia's capital to demand freedom for detained critics of President Kais Saied who has ruled...

    In addition to the crisis triggered by President Saied's power grab, Tunisia has been shaken by a serious financial crunch and is in search of foreign aid.

    European parliamentarians expressed their opposition to any "unconditional agreement" between the EU and Tunisia, citing "the excesses" of Saied.

  • Customs spokesman Lyu Daliang also pointed to outside forces having a "direct impact" on Chinese trade, with Beijing engaged in...

    The 12.4 percent drop released by the General Administration of Customs was an acceleration from May's 7.5 percent.

    Imports also fell 6.8 percent over the same period, reinforcing concerns about softening domestic demand.

  • During periods of economic stability, government focus typically gravitates towards infrastructure development. Investments in sectors like construction, transportation, energy, utilities,...

    The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.2% in June and was up 3% from a year ago, says Nigel Green, the CEO and Founder of deVere Group

    The Federal Reserve seems to be successfully controlling inflation without pushing the United States into a recession, opines Nigel Green

  • DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the net-zero statement of verification and assurance certificate in...

    This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - US based on the International Workshop Agreement Guidelines IWA 42:2022.

    The Net Zero Guidelines were commissioned by Our 2050 World, a global collaboration to accelerate action towards net zero through standards.

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE--The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Banks Federation...

    The MoU looks to set up the UAE as a major attraction for asset and wealth management corresponding with the government's aspirations for the next 50 years

    Both the parties, under the terms of the MoU, resolved to cooperate and share expertise and studies aimed at improving the local asset management sector

  • Manama, Bahrain--Bahrain has climbed up to ninth position in the top destinations in the world for expatriates, according to report...

    Respondents perceived Bahrain to be the country where a visa could be secured easily, and a bank account could be opened without a hassle

    The survey is one of the world's biggest expat polls based on data from more than 12,000 expats from 171 countries, scattered across the world

  • Amman, Jordan-- Jordan and Japan have discussed ways to boost economic cooperation and further strengthen strategic ties between the two...

    The Jordanian minister noted the "importance" of Japanese investments and their role in transfering advanced technology to the kingdom

    Jordan's exports to Japan, according to the Department of Statistics, amounted to $87 million, while imports from Japan touched $348 million

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi-Turkish Business Forum which began on Wednesday in Istanbul, witnessed the signing of 16 agreements...

    The forum is a collaboration between the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye

    The forum was attended by the Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, and the Turkish Minister of Trade, Omer Bolat

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Seeking to establish a broad framework for cooperation in several areas, the GCC and the Arab Planning...

    The MoU is expected to contribute to the development of the local working force in the GCC through cooperation in several areas

    GCC secretary general applauded API for supporting Arab organizations and institutions in all their forms with projects and ideas