A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...
State-backed investors are expanding beyond traditional investment models, increasing exposure to alternatives, AI and direct deals while balancing returns with...
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
By pairing sovereign capital with frictionless regulation, Doha reversed the startup playbook, attracting investors and founders first, then letting an...Qatar is using Web Summit not as an event, but as the organising backbone of a national startup and knowledge economy
Rapid growth in attendance, startups, investors and female founders signals accelerating ecosystem momentum
A visiting Qatari official on Monday announced a multi-million dollar aid package for Lebanon, primarily to support the country's crumbling...In a separate statement, the Qatar Development Fund said the package was valued at about $430 million, the majority of it to support the energy sector
"The support includes a contribution of up to $400 million to support the energy sector," of which 10 percent would be allocated as a grant, it added
- Saudi Arabia is seeking to leverage changes in global trade and supply chains to position itself as a “connector economy,”...
Speaking at a session titled ‘Many Shapes of Trade’, Commerce Minister Majid A. Alkassabi said global trade was moving toward a more regulated framework, offering new opportunities
Tourism Minister Ahmed A. Alkhateeb highlighted the potential of travel during a session titled ‘The New Geography of Travel: Elevating Destinations, Expanding Opportunities'
Florin Vasvari of London Business School says a knowledge economy requires educated local talent, global expertise and supportive regulation, tax...A knowledge economy rests on educated local talent supported by global expertise, enabling innovation and diversification in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Florin Vasvari told TRENDS
Technology investment must be matched by strong leadership, risk-taking culture and lifelong learning to drive real productivity gains, he adds
