The PMI report finds that MENA will require up to 330,794 construction project management professionals by 2035 under a high-growth...
In a statement following a virtual meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol, the ministers said they...
The GCC is competing to build world-class technology hubs, investing heavily in AI, infrastructure, and sovereign capital to drive digital...The GCC smart cities and digital transformation market reached $145.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $907 billion by 2032.
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, for instance, was the largest sovereign-owned investor globally in 2024, deploying $29 billion across 52 deals, a 67 percent increase from the previous year.
In an interview with TRENDS, Josh Lerner says Gulf economies pursuing diversification must recognize that transformation takes time, patience, and...Innovation reforms take time, strong institutions, and market-aligned policies, Josh Lerner tells TRENDS
Funding alone is not enough; follow-on capital and a culture that rewards risk are essential, he adds
The synergy between humans and AI agents is driving a ‘Great Redeployment’ where there is a structural shift in how...AI adoption is surging, but enterprises are stuck in “pilot purgatory”, failing to scale isolated AI experiments into orchestrated, ROI-driven systems
The shift to an Agentic Enterprise requires multi-agent orchestration, shared enterprise context, and strong governance, especially as GCC regulations tighten
The GCC has quickly moved from passive capital allocation into active ecosystem building, spurred on by heavy sovereign capital and...Heavy bets on cloud, AI infrastructure, and data centers are reshaping the region’s tech base
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are fast closing the infrastructure gap with global tech leaders
As geopolitical turbulence grows, companies are increasingly at the mercy of forces beyond corporate leadership’s control.American multinationals now face the strongest global skepticism, with “Brand America” increasingly linked to ethical, environmental, and economic concerns
A company’s country of origin has become a reputational “passport,” shaping trust as much as corporate behavior itself
- The report, Impacts of Multinational Corporations: What Citizen-Consumers Want from Foreign Companies Doing Business in Their Country, draws on a...
Despite regional differences, one expectation stands out globally: people want multinational corporations to contribute to local economies.
This economic focus was particularly pronounced in developing and emerging markets, including many countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America.
Titled Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, the report argues that cultural and creative industries —...The report finds that every dollar invested in creative industries generates approximately $2.50 in broader economic activity across sectors such as tourism and urban services.
It warns that countries slow to act risk becoming importers of creative content rather than exporters shaping global cultural markets.
- The summit features a high-profile lineup of speakers, including Canva co-founder Cliff Obrecht, IBM Chief Impact Officer Justina Nixon-Saintil, Twitch...
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the gaming surge with world-class ecosystems and youth-driven expansion. Across the region, governments...Flagship events such as the Dubai Esports Festival and the BLAST Premier World Final, hosted by AD Gaming, have elevated the UAE’s global standing.
With nearly 71 percent of the population under the age of 35, Saudi Arabia’s youth form the foundation of its gaming transformation.
Gold and silver prices dived Friday, European stock markets ended the week up while Wall Street fell slightly with investors reassured...Precious metals prices tumbled on Friday after surging in recent days when investors sought a safe haven over doubts about Trump's policies
Silver, which Thursday reached an all-time peak above $120 an ounce, shed 20 percent meanwhile in sliding down to $90 an ounce
