INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – VASI Shipping Pte Ltd has introduced a new shipping service IMS at King Abdulaziz Port in...

    This service aims to enhance its strategic partnerships with major international shipping lines, support the maritime sector.

    This initiative represents a significant step in bolstering the role of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam in enhancing the maritime transport sector.

  • "This underscores our role in fostering development and regional and global cooperation, aiming to provide an economic model for all...

    UAE minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan highlights economic prosperity and global integration in Dubai.

    Attended by more than 600 economic leaders, the event serves as a platform for investment and trade enhancement.

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE banking sector continued its growth momentum last year and is poised for further growth and recovery...

    The indicators of rising assets, financing and capital adequacy ratios reflect the sector's flexibility and resilience to adapt to the changes the world is witnessing

    At the end of December 2023, total deposits of resident and non-resident customers with banks operating in the UAE rose by 4.2% and annually by 13.5% ), reaching $686bn

  • Iran sealed contracts worth billions of dollars with domestic companies to boost its oil production in the face of Western...

    Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji had said that oil production would reach 3.6 million barrels per day by the end of the Persian year on March 19.

    Iran's oil sector suffered a blow in 2018 when Western sanctions were reimposed, forcing foreign companies to leave the country,

  • The Middle East is emerging as an important region in the battle against methane emissions, crucial for curbing global warming....

    The Middle East is emerging as an important region in the battle against methane emissions, crucial for curbing global warming. say an IEA report.

    With Saudi Arabia and UAE leading by example through low emissions intensities , the region is setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship.

  • RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – A delegation comprising several entities from the Kingdom’s industry and mineral resources' system participated in PDAC...

    The Saudi delegation held meetings with teams from Canada, the Czech Republic and Ecuador.

    These are part of the 85 meetings they will hold with officials of countries and global firms participating in the event.

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The international credit rating agency S&P Global Rating affirmed its foreign and local currency sovereign credit...

    The agency indicated in its report that this rating affirmation is a result of the continuation of the Kingdom's economic and social reform agenda

    The agency forecasted GDP growth to average 3.3% in the medium term, due to the acceleration in non-oil sector investment and robust consumption in the Kingdom

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia faces substantial annual losses in its agricultural sector, including 234,000 tons of tomatoes and...

    The kingdom has called for collaborative efforts to promote responsible consumption practices and reduce waste

    It has urged efficient vegetable usage and storage to minimize loss and contribute to a more sustainable food system

  • RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Non-oil activities in the Kingdom have achieved a historic milestone, reaching a 50 percent share of...

    This translates to a non-oil economy valued at US$$453 billion (SAR1.7 trillion) at constant prices.

    Non-oil economy is valued at $$453 billion at constant prices, fueled by growth in investment, consumer spending and exports.

  • Tehran, Iran -  Iran’s production of aluminum ingot in the country registered a 7% growth in the first 11th month...

    Iran’s four major aluminum production companies produced 54,893 tons of aluminum ingots in February 2024

    The Iran Alumina Company produced more than 537,000 tons of bauxite from March 21, 2023, to February 22, 2024