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‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.
  • Community living: A holistic approach to housing

    In the world of real estate, luxury is traditionally linked to opulent homes and lavish design. But luxury in the Saudi market is something deeper and more meaningful than any individual property. It is about a holistic approach that transcends physical spaces. LuxuSuch a vision, therefore, aligns perfectly with the Saudi...
  • Aldar Properties recieve $81.67-million loan from HSBC

    HSBC has sanctioned a loan of $81.67 million to Aldar Properties that has its interest linked to achievement of sustainability targets This reportedly made Aldar the first real-estate company in the Middle East and North Africa region to get such a loan   Global lender HSBC has sanctioned a loan...
  • Amazon targets net-zero carbon in new Mena projects

    Amazon's Climate Pledge aims to achieve net-zero across its businesses by 2040 The projects are expected to come up Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt The Middle East and North Africa region will see a number of sustainable projects being launched by global eCommerce giant Amazon as part of its Climate...
  • Digitalization, sustainability top priorities of Middle East consumers

    PwC Middle East claims consumers in the region value digitalization and sustainability the most 58% of Middle-East consumers say they have become more optimistic about the economy Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers’ regional arm PwC Middle East, in a survey, claimed that consumers in the region value digitalization and sustainability the most,...
  • As an industry, we need to have more sustainability, says DP World CEO

    While speaking exclusively with TRENDS at World Economic Forum at Davos, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, says the world is witnessing a positive shift in terms of sustainability. What would you say about the economic outlook for 2018? How is it being reflected in the shipping and transport...