INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Mashreq Q1 profit rises

Total revenue increased 10% year-on-year.

TECOM profit climbs

High occupancy across assets boosts earnings.

Emirates Stallions Q1 revenue up 11%

The rise helped by strong demand in real estate

ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.
  • The "2024 Crypto Spring Report" highlights the resurgence of the cryptocurrency market, fueled by institutional adoption, stablecoins, DeFi, signaling a...

    Another key driver of this positive shift is institutional investors' increasing adoption of blockchain technology

    Stablecoins offer a reliable store of value for individuals living in regions with economic instability or currency devaluation

  • GCC countries are prioritizing actions like near-shoring, international partnerships, and technology adoption to ensure supply chain adaptability and responsiveness, says...

    Saudi Arabia launched the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative to attract investments and position itself as a hub for leading industrial companies

    The UAE is focusing on strengthening its food supply chains through local production initiatives, logistics hubs, and advanced technologies

  • MENA's debt-to-GDP ratio surged 23% in 6 years due to pandemic fallout, with only 8 of 19 countries returning to...

    The debt-to-GDP ratio in the MENA region has increased by over 23 percent in the past six years, according to World Bank report

    The report highlights a staggering increase of over 11 percentage points in the debt-to-GDP ratio in 2020 alone due to pandemic

  • Eurozone, ECB, federal reserve,intereset rate

    For much of the past two years, policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic raised interest rates aggressively to fight...

    The IMF recommended that the ECB cut rates quarterly in quarter-point increments until September 2025

    Monetary policy in the GCC will remain tight, deterring some private sector investment

  • Business travelers worldwide are drawn to the GCC countries due to their rapidly growing economies, strategic geographic locations, and ambitious...

    The region has positioned itself as a hub for a diverse range of travelers, including job seekers, investors, artists, and even those merely passing through

    The GCC is becoming a hub for major cultural and entertainment events, from art exhibitions and live concerts to sports events

  • Tehran, Iran - Iran managed to sell an average of 1.56 million barrels per day during the first quarter of...

    The success in oil exports highlights the challenges faced by the US and EU in their efforts to exert pressure on Tehran

    Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji stated that oil exports generated over $35 billion in revenue in the previous year

  • oil, prices, crude, asian stocks

    Oil prices surged more than three percent in early Asian trade, and Asian stock markets slumped by over 3 percent...

    West Texas Intermediate jumped 4 percent to $86 and Brent rose 3.9 percent to $90.5

    Asian stocks tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping as much as 3.5 percent

  • "Leadership teams must recognize that the livelihoods of their employees' families hinge on the stability of the business. Understanding that...

    When there is a significant decline in economic activity over a long period of time, retaining employees and attracting new talent also becomes difficult

    In smaller or medium-sized organizations, equipping your teams with the skills and knowledge to pivot products, services, and methodologies is crucial for instilling confidence

  • The Ministry of Interior has announced the end of the low-pressure weather system that wreaked havoc for many Dubai International...

    The UAE recorded its heaviest rainfall in the 75 years

    Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, is barely functional

  • china, stock market, oil prices, iran, israel

    Stock markets fell and oil prices climbed Tuesday on growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East after...

    The selling came after Wall Street's three main indexes tanked

    Investors appeared to ignore figures showing China's economy grew 5.3 percent in Q1, 2024