The latest study on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion sheds light on the diversity gap in the region while offering solutions.

The Gulf countries assist loan defaulters by delaying payments or exempting those who can't pay to save emerging companies and prevent their accumulation of financial burdens.

Property developers are imitating their peers in retail and hospitality and catering to the tech savvy Gen Z tenants and homeowners with more personalized products and services.

Saudi women, who had begun with small projects, are now creating startups and setting up factories, highlighting drastic change in business environment in the Kingdom.

Dubai tourism recovered fast after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, registering a 203 percent increase in the number of visitors in the first four months of 2022.

Though GCC markets witnessed an IPOs rush in the first half of 2022 due to the rising investment interest, the future is not comforting for the rest of the year, says an expert.

Not all banks in the GCC are at the same stage of digital adoption. TRENDS reviews which ones are way ahead of the curve and which are still lagging.

The real estate sector in the Gulf region is set to accelerate in the second half of the year as regulations effectively mitigate the market cycle swings, especially during inflation.

The city, with a rich history of trading with the world through sea, looks to emerge as one of the top maritime cities of the world with a new bout of investments in infrastructure.

The sector, according to a KPMG report, scores low on customer satisfaction due to operational issues, lack of timely support, long waiting times and lack of feedback.

From making solar energy available at 1.35 cents per kilowatt hour to building three of the world's largest solar parks, the Emirates has taken a lead in the fight against climate change.

Economic growth in the MENA region is forecast to accelerate to 5.3% in 2022 before slowing to 3.6% in 2023, according to the World Bank. Find out the country-wise breakup.

The use of tobacco by people across the world has gone down, and the Middle East has been no exception, where many users have kicked the habit.

As the number of people in UAE who deal in cryptocurrency rises, sectors like real estate, hospitality and travel have started accepting cryptocurrency payments.

The region's countries have embarked on ambitious transformative plans to reduce dependence on oil and diversify their economies.

Nothing changes for delivery workers of online food delivery aggregator platforms even as they resume work after protest against low wages, which drew huge social media support.

Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO Dr. Bernd van Linder tells TRENDS that today’s business leaders must not only be consummate in their field but also have leadership qualities.

After the Fed Reserve raised interest rates to rein in the 40-year-high inflation, GCC members followed the suit as most of the region's currencies are pegged to the dollar.

Chanel stores in the UAE reportedly refused to sell products to Russian customers unless they signed a document committing not to use the products in Russia.

While 44 percent of UAE residents want to retire from their jobs before they turn 55, most of them have not come up with any financial plan for their lives after retirement.

The UAE has earned a unique distinction of becoming the only Arab country to be propelled into the premier club of nations with the most technologically advanced governments.

Women from different countries across the Arab world face different challenges based on their situations, Kuwaiti Princess Sheikha Intisar tells TRENDS in an interview.

More than ever before, wealthy expatriates in the UAE as well as the world are pursuing citizenship options elsewhere.

Saeed Ahmad, Callsign’s Managing Director for the MENA region, explains how a single fraudulent message impersonating an entity can erode people’s digital trust in it.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has created quite a few ripples with his views on all things important during his first interview to a non-Saudi publication in two years.

Art Dubai 2022, the art fair's largest edition and one of the few major international art events to take place, will welcome in March over 100 exhibitors from 44 countries.

The Gulf region leads in adoption of artificial intelligence or machine learning to boost productivity, says Rami Darwish, CEO of Dubai-based Arrow Labs.

The new tax -- to be implemented in the UAE from 1 June 2023 -- comes at a time when speculations are rife that other Gulf countries might also impose taxes on economic sectors.

Netflix currently rules the roost in the Middle East. Therefore, the Disney+ expansion should be a clarion call for regional OTT platforms.

The design of the bloack diamond Enigma is based on the Middle Eastern emblem of the palm — also known as “khamsa,” “hamsa,” or "the five".

The Gulf region stays strong both regionally and globally in terms of the number of internet users and the populations with maximum number of cell phones.

The number of Saudi nationals who got jobs in the private sector crossed 1.9 million in 2021, the highest number of citizens hired in a year.

Over time, inflation has come to be defined as how much a currency has lost value over a specific period.

The country is aiming for a budget surplus for the first time in eight years amidst increasing oil prices and the gradual opening of global markets, say market research firms.

Non-fungible tokens are digital items whose certificates of authenticity and ownership are registered on blockchains, the technology behind cryptocurrencies.

Demand for PV technology will increase in 2022, says Fahad Bin Omairah, CEO of Bin Omairah Holding Company.

The 2022-2023 budget allocates about $5 billion to boost "defense capacities and strategic research", up from $4 billion the previous year.

The first phase of electronic invoicing in Saudi Arabia has begun, affecting all taxpayers liable to VAT in the Kingdom - excluding those who do not reside there.

The share of global wealth of the world's richest people soared at a record pace during the Covid pandemic, a report on inequality showed Tuesday.

With the Covid-19 pandemic leading people to start their own businesses, a good beginning could make all the difference.

There had been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says CEO Nasser al-Khater.

Growing costs and a drop in purchasing power are seen as deterioration of the standard of living Kuwaitis have been accustomed to for years.

With the retail sector rebounding in the UAE, Cyrille Fabre, a partner and director with the Middle East arm of Bain & Company, highlights what’s fueling the growth.

At a time when the future of the global economy is going to change following the trends from regional economies, TRENDS Infographic of this week reviews the region's performance in terms of GDP growth between 1975 and 2021.

The combined current account balance of oil exporters in the GCC region is likely to shift from a deficit of $6 billion in 2020 to surpluses of $165 billion in 2021.

As the 'influencers' phenomenon gets popular on social media, many of them in the Arab world have ridden the Instagram wave to business success by promoting their brands online.

Saudi Arabia is planning to invest US$36bn in logistics and aims to become a regional hub for the shipping sector, a position enjoyed by the UAE for many years.

Nearly two years after it set up a base in Bahrain, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has widened its footprint beyond the country and established AWS Region in the United Arab Emirates.

Home buyers in the Middle East are looking to settle in rural areas and possess bigger homes than they have at present. This conclusion was drawn in a new survey by global consultancy firm Knight Frank.

Male candidates were elected in all 30 of the seats up for election despite 28 women initially being cleared to run in the polls.