State-backed investors are expanding beyond traditional investment models, increasing exposure to alternatives, AI and direct deals while balancing returns with...
Saudi Arabia was represented by intella, which develops Arabic-language speech recognition and analytics tools, and Nommas Technologies, which provides AI-powered...
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
Snap’s regional chief Hussein Freijeh outlines growth plans across MENA and APAC in an interview with TRENDS, highlighting startups, creators...Snap expects future growth in MENA and APAC to come from deeper community engagement and rising advertiser demand.
Startups in the GCC use Snapchat to reach local audiences quickly through mobile-first storytelling and creator partnerships.
Despite trillions managed by GCC sovereign wealth funds, late-stage venture capital remains scarce, leaving startups stranded between early traction and...The GCC is capital-rich, yet late-stage venture funding remains structurally limited
Early-stage activity is strong, but a clear Series A–C financing gap persists
The world has known the Middle East for its oil. But a new fuel is taking the main stage: knowledge,...The key to alignment always starts with the numbers. Data has the power to tell a story that resonates with policy, business, and tech.
Today’s entrepreneur has a blockchain superhighway, they can access round the clock to conduct, transact, and build their businesses.
- Six coffee shops from the Middle East have secured places in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list, highlighting...
The United Arab Emirates led the region with two cafés making the Top 100, reinforcing its position as a fast-expanding specialty coffee hub
Qatar and Oman achieved their first-ever entries in the global ranking, while Turkey’s Meet Lab Coffee returned to the list
