Gulf

Deepak Gusain, COO of fintech marketplace Cartex, explains why eSIM adoption depends less on network readiness and more on regulation, digital distribution and embedding connectivity into existing financial and travel journeys

The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April

Measure covers Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea east of Hormuz, with limited exemptions for humanitarian shipments

For passengers travelling on the heavily trafficked UAE–India corridor, the new charges could gradually translate into higher ticket prices

Following one of the most tense weeks in the Gulf’s recent history, Iran’s move to suspend missile attacks offers a potential moment of calm

For the Kuwait deal, Kuwait Petroleum Corp has hired HSBC alongside JPMorgan and Centerview Partners as advisers

While global food production remains ample, Cordiant CEO Cédric Garnier-Landurie argues that access, not availability, is the real constraint

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar increasingly function as complementary hubs rather than standalone life sciences markets

Adequate global supplies have offset concerns about supply disruptions after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend

Qatar’s competitive edge lies in its low-cost electricity, which could offset the region’s high cooling costs in a desert climate