Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

The deal by Aramco Digital would be its first major transaction in the telecommunications industry

Citi secures licence for regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Citi secures licence for regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh has been looking to attract more companies to set up their regional headquarters in the kingdom by offering tax breaks

UAE central bank fosters innovation with new hub at EIF

UAE central bank fosters innovation with new hub at EIF

The partnership will foster a new generation of skilled professionals equipped to meet the industry’s evolving demands

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Silk Road Fund to co-invest $2.8bn in renewables

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Silk Road Fund to co-invest $2.8bn in renewables

The two entities agreed to collaborate on joint investments in renewable energy projects developed, invested in, or operated by Masdar

Eid Al Etihad: Residents to get 4-day weekend for UAE National Day

Eid Al Etihad: Residents to get 4-day weekend for UAE National Day

Al Ain will host the official ceremony, gathering the nation’s Rulers and leaders for the momentous occasion

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

The agreement will focus on maintenance, manufacturing, advanced materials, and space

China’s Ministry of Finance lists $2bn bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

China’s Ministry of Finance lists $2bn bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

Chinese entities have a notable presence on the exchange, with over $22bn in debt listed to date

Saudi Aramco, Sempra sign 20-year LNG offtake deal

Saudi Aramco to take on more debt, focus on dividend growth – report

The world’s top oil exporter raised $6bn from a three-tranche bond sale in July, ending a three-year debt market hiatus

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

OPEC has said that technologies like carbon capture can tackle the climate impact of burning fossil fuels

Eight sleep now in the UAE

Eight Sleep expands into UAE, offering smart sleep solutions

Eight Sleep’s celebrity investors — including Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Hart— along with firms such as Valor Equity Partners, SoftBank, Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund

Raki Phillips on how RAKTDA is partnering with Huawei to boost tourism

Raki Phillips on how RAKTDA is partnering with Huawei to boost tourism

The CEO says Huawei provided invaluable support in crafting the right messaging, focusing on what would resonate most with Chinese tourists

US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29bn

US-UAE climate-friendly farming partnership grows to $29bn

AIM for Climate had secured $17bn in funding at last year’s COP28 and $8bn at COP27

Novartis Gulf's Mohamed Ezz Eldin on the region's key healthcare trends

Novartis Gulf’s Mohamed Ezz Eldin on the region’s key healthcare trends

From leveraging digital health technologies to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,  the Cluster Head GCC at Novartis’ insights offer a roadmap for accelerating patient outcomes

Longevity Wellness Hub - Advanced Quantum Scanning

How Longevity Wellness Hub is taking a quantum leap into wellbeing

Quantum body scanning allows us to look beyond symptoms and identify underlying causes, whether it’s imbalances in our hormones, nutrition, or even emotional stress

Oman’s OQ to raise $490m from IPO of methanol, ammonia unit

Oman’s OQ to raise $490m from IPO of methanol, ammonia unit

OQ is offering 1.69 billion shares, equivalent to 49 per cent of OQ Base Industries’ total issued share capital, at Bzs106 to Bzs111 per share

Bahrain’s ATME aims transforming regional markets with asset tokenisation

The Bahrain-regulated exchange aims to create a more inclusive and efficient financial system by enabling fractional ownership of high-value asset classes.

Delivery Hero’s Talabat sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $1.52bn

The indicative share price of Dhs1.50 and Dhs1.60 per share implies a market valuation of around Dhs37.3bn at the top of the range

Emaar, DWTC unveil Expo Living community in Dubai South

Emaar, DWTC unveil Expo Living community in Dubai South

Expo Living is a short drive from the upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport, which is poised to become Dubai’s mega gateway for international travel

TAQA, Jera and Albawani capital to develop 2 power plants in Saudi Image courtesy TAQA For illustrative purposes

TAQA, JERA, Al Bawani Capital to develop 2 power plants in Saudi Arabia

Each project will have a capacity of 1.8 GW, collectively contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious energy mix strategy

Thales' Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

Thales’ Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

The VP – Civil Business for Thales in the Middle East, shares the company’s  commitment to sustainability, its strategic partnerships with UAE entities, and supporting the UAE’s ambitious aviation goals

Dubai International welcomes 68.8m passengers from Jan-Sept '24

Dubai International welcomes 68.6m passengers from Jan-Sept ’24

India maintained its position as the top destination market, with 8.9 million guests in the first nine months, followed by Saudi Arabia with 5.6 million

Women chair 13.3% of audit committees in UAE listed firms: report

Women chair 13.3% of audit committees in UAE listed firms: report

The findings of the report represent a significant step toward enhancing gender diversity and inclusivity in corporate governance

Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and PM of UAE and Ruler of Dubai issues decree to form ICD board courtesy_Dubai Media Office

From humble beginnings to global heights: Sheikh Mohammed’s journey unveiled in new biography

The new biography charts H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s rise from humble beginnings to global prominence

Dubai traffic flexible or remote work

Dubai’s RTA to reduce traffic by 80% in these 4 neighbourhoods

The upgraded entry and exit points will facilitate smoother access to and from Nadd Hessa, Al Awir 1, Al Barsha South, and Wadi Al Safa 3

Masdar, SOCAR Green secure funding for Azerbaijan solar projects

Masdar, SOCAR Green secure funding for Azerbaijan solar projects

Masdar and SOCAR Green broke ground on the Bilasuvar and Neftchala solar parks in June 2024

Bahrain’s AlAbraaj Restaurants seeks to raise BHD9m in IPO

Bahrain’s AlAbraaj Restaurants seeks to raise BHD9m in IPO

The offer period runs from November 24 to December 8, and the trading debut on the Bahrain Bourse is scheduled for December 19

Efficio’s Adam Forgács on local content's role in economic diversification

Efficio’s Adam Forgács on local content’s role in economic diversification

Efficio’s VP for the Middle East says local content has become a key engine in realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals

Naser Taher on MultiBank Group's global strategy and future outlook

Naser Taher on MultiBank Group’s global strategy and future outlook

The founder and chairman of MultiBank Group explains how the group navigates regulatory challenges, employs technologies like AI and blockchain, and aligns its growth with Dubai’s financial vision

Trump’s policies may hit EMs, but Saudi stays safe: Citigroup

The brokerage expects Saudi Arabia to be less exposed to trade risks, and upgraded the top oil exporter to “overweight” from “underweight”

Lenovo, world’s largest PC maker, to launch factory in Saudi Arabia

The company plans to open facilities in Saudi Arabia following a major investment deal with the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund