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PhonePe, which launched its digital payments app in India in 2016, said it had more than 720 million life-to-date registered users as of August 2026

The world counts Africa’s electrification in connections. It should count it in hours of dependable power, writes Walid Sheta, President, Middle East and Africa, Schneider Electric.

Opella’s GM for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey discusses the region’s growth potential, the shift towards preventive healthcare and the company’s plans to expand access, local capabilities and health literacy

EFG Hermes says it ranked first across five MENA markets in the first half of 2026

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a year-round convening hub rather than a periodic host market, said the CEO of Tahaluf

As quantum computing advances, governments are racing to protect the invisible cryptographic foundations that secure digital identities, payments and public services

As the UK and GCC move closer to a landmark free trade agreement, Barrett shares why the UAE is emerging as the preferred gateway for British businesses seeking to expand across the Gulf

Diplomat Geraldine McCafferty will become the UK’s next ambassador to the UAE, taking up the role at a pivotal time for trade and investment relations between the two countries.

This list was independently curated by the Gulf Business editorial team and is presented in alphabetical order

From DHA-approved clinics and AI-driven diagnostics to functional commodities and emerging peptide science, DMCC’s 308 health-focused companies are the foundation of Dubai’s next great sector, says DMCC’s executive chair and CEO