Saipem secures $2bn offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Italy’s Saipem wins offshore contract worth $2bn in Saudi Arabia

The contract was signed under the existing long-term agreement with oil giant Saudi Aramco

Botim Transforms Remittances with MENA’s First-Ever 'Send Now, Pay Later' Service

Botim unveils region’s first ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ remittance service

Catering primarily to the UAE’s large expatriate population, the SNPL feature offers financial flexibility, allowing users to send money abroad and pay in installments

PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

US investment bank PJT Partners to acquire Dubai-based deNovo Partners

The deal will help PJT Partners expand its presence in the Middle East, giving it access to a diverse client base

GCC poised for strong growth in 2025: ICAEW report

GCC poised for strong growth in 2025: ICAEW report

The GCC’s non-energy sectors, including tourism, trade, and finance, are pivotal in driving this growth, with expectations of a 4.2 per cent expansion in 2024 and 4.4 per cent in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Aldar deepen ties with Dhs30bn JVs

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Aldar deepen ties with Dhs30bn JVs

The deal seeks to unlock greater value for both parties and boost Abu Dhabi’s global appeal

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Women must be on boards of private joint-stock firms, UAE announces

Starting from January next year, at least one seat must be allocated for women after the end of term of the current boards

Here’s how GCC central banks are reacting to the US Fed’s rate cut

The Gulf region’s oil and gas exporters tend to follow the Fed’s lead on rate moves as most regional currencies are pegged to the US dollar

UAE central bank’s foreign assets up 2% in February

UAE slashes interest rates by 0.5% after US Fed decision

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) said it has reduced the base rate applicable to the overnight deposit facility (ODF) by 50 basis points, from 5.40 to 4.90 percent

DP World, Nedbank partner to finance Africa trade

DP World partners with Nedbank to finance more Africa trade

Trade finance solutions will enable businesses to move their goods faster and improve their working capital while enabling the flow of trade

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

Japan, UAE to enter economic partnership talks

The two countries agreed last year to cooperate on technology and climate change, including investments in the chip and battery sectors

MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock team up to launch $30bn AI fund

Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock partner to launch $30bn AI fund

The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries

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Five steps to help businesses scale to seven figures

Although barriers to entry are lower, the challenges of scaling a business have increased significantly

AI in construction

Why AI integration is critical for mega-projects: Lessons from the GCC

AI predictive models can help analyse historical data on the start and end dates of previous projects in order to create realistic timelines for future projects

Saudi miner Ma’aden to acquire SABIC stake in Alba for $1bn

Saudi Ma’aden to buy nearly 21% stake in Bahrain’s Alba for $1bn

The deal is valued between $963.25m and $1.06bn (BHD363m and 398m), and the proceeds will help SABIC grow in the chemicals industry

Microsoft Surface Pro 11: AI-driven performance

The Surface Pro 11 sets a new standard for versatility and performance in the hybrid-tablet/laptop market

TAQA signs contract for Dhs150m wastewater project

TAQA launches Dhs150m wastewater project in Al Bahia, Al Sadr

The project will include the construction of a 9.5-kilometre gravity-driven wastewater pipeline and the decommissioning of several pumping stations

UAE banking sector's liquid assets surpass Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

UAE banking sector’s liquid assets exceed Dhs800bn in Q2 2024

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, liquid assets rose by 2  per cent, or Dhs14.9bn, compared to Dhs786.6bn at the end of Q1 2023

Dubai ranks among top 5 in global shipping index for 5th consecutive year

Dubai ranks among top 5 in global shipping index for fifth year

Dubai is the only Arab city among the top 20 listed in the 2024 International Shipping Centre Development Index

From IDM 2.0 to AI in the GCC, Intel's Taha Khalifa shares his insights

From IDM 2.0 to AI in the GCC, Intel’s Taha Khalifa shares his insights

Intel’s director of CCG Enterprise & Government Solutions, and EMEA & GCC country manager at Intel, shares views on AI’s impact on the region and Intel’s contributions to it through its IDM 2.0 strategy

Idris-Elba-UAE-campaign - Invest in the Emirates

UAE unveils ‘Invest in the Emirates’ campaign, fronted by Idris Elba

The campaign showcases the UAE’s strengths, such as its tax-free business environment, and strong government backing for entrepreneurship

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two data centres in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two AI centres in Abu Dhabi

The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South

Etihad Airways sees rise in pax traffic in August

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad transports 12 million passengers in 8 months

Etihad’s operating fleet rose to 95 from 79 in the same period last year

Orascom - El Gouna

Orascom’s success story: A model for Egypt’s economic resurgence

From Egypt’s serene beaches to Switzerland’s snow-capped peaks, Orascom’s success lies in its ability to create spaces where people can truly live well

Abu Dhabi launches new taxi booking service with Yango

Abu Dhabi launches taxi booking service with Yango

The service is designed to connect passengers with a range of vehicles through the Yango mobile app, which offers real-time geolocation to facilitate faster ride bookings

Saudi Arabia debuts ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks

Saudi Arabia approves first ETFs tracking Hong Kong-listed equities

Saudi Arabia’s markets regulator approved AlBilad Investment Company’s request to offer “Albilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETF

UAE, Australia reach trade deal to boost exports, investment

UAE, Australia reach trade deal to boost exports, investment

The trade pact will remove tariffs on about 99 per cent of Australian products, resulting in savings of $91m (AUD135m) in the first year

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE's first cloud garage network

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE’s first cloud garage network

The company aims to set up a network of 20 cloud garages across UAE by the end of 2025

Meraas awards Dhs850m contract for Bvlgari Lighthouse construction

Meraas awards Dhs850m construction contract for Bvlgari Lighthouse

Scheduled for completion in Q2 2027, the Bvlgari Lighthouse will offer uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s iconic skyline

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

The potential deal is set to reshape the aluminium market, positioning the merged entity as one of the largest aluminium producers worldwide

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Morafiq partner to offer home check-in service

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi introduces home check-in service

The service can be scheduled from 24 hours to five hours before a flight’s departure