Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst, says while the escalation has introduced new risks, the broader investment case for equities in...
Despite trillions managed by GCC sovereign wealth funds, late-stage venture capital remains scarce, leaving startups stranded between early traction and...
Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub
- The widening skills gap challenges employers, with over 59% of the workforce needing reskilling while millions risk redundancy due to...
One of the most pressing challenges identified by the report is the widening skills gap, with 63% of employers citing it as a significant barrier to transformation
Upskilling remains the preferred strategy for workforce adaptation, with 77% of employers planning initiatives to enhance their employees' skills
Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s non-energy private sector recorded robust growth in the final months of 2024, according to the latest...The labour market was a key driver of this growth, with employment and wages increasing at record levels
Employment saw substantial growth as companies sought to raise output, enhance services, and manage workloads
Saudi Arabia secured a $2.5 billion revolving credit facility from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Credit Agricole SA, and Dubai Islamic...The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has estimated Saudi Arabia’s funding needs for 2025 at 139 billion riyals ($37 billion)
Saudi Arabia was one of the largest bond issuers among emerging markets in 2024, issuing $17 billion in international bonds
Dubai, UAE - Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City...In an annual study released by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, the index highlights Dubai’s role as a leader in innovation, economic dynamism, and global connectivity
This achievement makes Dubai the only city in the Middle East to feature in the top 10, reaffirming its position as a major global hub for business, talent, and investment
The shift towards greater accessibility – which has accelerated particularly within the last five years – has opened up new...Digital platforms are enabling individual investors to access sophisticated tools and strategies
Investors have improved access to strategies which have the potential to elevate returns
The country is among the most attractive markets for skilled global professionals and talent, thanks to its competitive advantages, including...As 2025 begins, the UAE is expected to see a growing demand for highly skilled professionals, particularly in AI and fields leveraging AI technologies across various industries
A 2024 report by Deel, a global HR management company, highlighted the UAE as the top choice for workers seeking work visas worldwide
Muscat, Oman - The population of the six GCC countries reached 57.6 million in 2023, compared to 56.6 million in...The population density was 23.9 people per square kilometre, with the total area of the GCC countries amounting to 2.4 million square kilometres
The Atlas revealed that the total workforce in the GCC countries reached approximately 33.1 million in 2023, compared to 30.3 million in 2022
- Five of seven GCC equity market indices under coverage ended 2024 on the rise, according to an in-depth report on GCC equity...
DFM led its peers, wrapping up 2024 with an annual rise of 27 percent
GCC traded values rose at an annualized rate of about 29 percent in 2024,
- Dubai’s real estate market has had a record-breaking year, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time...
First sales from developers climbed by 30 percent year-on-year to US$91 billion
The year marked a 42 percent year-on-year increase in the volume of apartment sales
