Money20/20 Middle East to debut in Riyadh in Sept 2025

Money20/20 Middle East to debut in Riyadh in Sept 2025

Money20/20 Middle East aims to become the largest fintech event in the region, featuring a diverse lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities

Insights: Building a board of directors for your family business

A board of directors is a vital asset for any family business, offering governance, strategic direction and expertise that can help navigate complex challenges and foster growth

ADFD invest in 33 projects in Bahrain image ADFD

ADFD invests Dhs23bn in 33 projects in Bahrain

As ADFD continues its support for Bahrain’s growth, the strategic relationship between the UAE and Bahrain remains a powerful model for sustainable development in the Gulf region

UAE: Zand launches institutional-grade digital asset custody services

UAE: Zand launches institutional-grade digital asset custody service

The service is tailored for corporate and institutional clients, providing top-tier security by storing private keys in onshore UAE hardware security modules

Ownership structures for family firms: The benefits and challenges by Anisha Sagar

Ownership structures for family firms: The benefits and challenges

 Moving to a new ownership model can release a family firm from a deep rut and can often help keep families together for the common good of the business and of the family

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Ardian close acquisition of 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquires 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Ardian and PIF will acquire 22.6 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, of FGP Topco for a total of $4.12bn

Egypt’s grid boosted as UAE’s AMEA Power switches on 500MW solar plant

Egypt’s new 500 megawatt plant will power 300,000 households and offset 782,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions

Riyadh Metro opens green, red lines as network nears full completion

Riyadh Metro’s red and green lines will open on December 15, bringing it one step closer to its full rollout

UAE’s ADNH Catering to boost stake in Saudi JV to 50%

UAE’s ADNH Catering to boost stake in Saudi JV to 50%

ADNH Catering and Al-Rushaid Petroleum Investment Company will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the joint venture once the deal is finalised

5.2 million passengers to travel through DXB between Dec 13-31

5.2 million passengers to travel through DXB between Dec 13-31

The weekend from December 20-2 will see peak activity, with an estimated 880,000 guests passing through DXB

How to future-proof the legacy of UAE family businesses

Beyond the horizon: How to future-proof the legacy of UAE family businesses

Succession planning is crucial to the long-term sustainability of family businesses, as it ensures the preservation of their legacy

HUAWEI launches new foldable, nova 13 series, MatePad

With prices starting at Dhs7,199, the Mate X6 is now available for preorder. Customers will also benefit from add-ons worth Dhs26,98 when preordering

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port image courtesy wam

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

With the addition of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the facility’s annual container capacity has surged by 23 per cent, bringing the total to almost 10 million TEUs

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution's new investor relations chatbot

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution’s new investor relations chatbot

The chatbot ensures that users receive reliable and accurate information, available 24/7 to accommodate a global investor base

Carrefour redefines convenience with 24/7 delivery service in

Carrefour launches 24/7 express delivery service in Dubai

The supermarket retailer initially launched the service in Dubai Marina and has expanded the service to include Central Dubai, covering Downtown and Business Bay

AlpInvest, Mubadala establish new portfolio senior fund financing partnership

AlpInvest, Mubadala form new fund financing partnership

The strategic partnership will exclusively focus on portfolio senior fund financing to private equity funds, supporting growing demand for liquidity and capital solutions within private markets

Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE

Standard Chartered expands private banking team in the UAE

The expansion in the private banking business in the Middle East country comes under its strategy to double investments in the business over the next five years

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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

The 2034 edition will bring the global spectacle back to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia becoming the second nation in the region to host the tournament, following Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 event.

Parkin, AWQAF Dubai to build new parking facility in Al Sabkha District

Parkin, AWQAF Dubai to build new parking facility in Al Sabkha District

The construction of the parking facility is expected to commence in the second half of 2025, subject to planning approval

UAE finalises pact to boost trade with Eurasian Economic Union

UAE finalises pact to boost trade with Eurasian Economic Union

The trade pact will encompass the five members of the EAEU bloc, made up of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia

Global airlines forecast $1tn 2025 revenue despite plane shortage

Global airlines forecast $1tn 2025 revenue despite plane shortage

IATA projected an industry-wide net profit of $36.6bn in 2025, up from the $31.5bn expected in 2024

Hub71 launches Angel Investor Support Package at ADFW 2024 Image HUb71 for illustrative purposes

Hub71 launches Dhs150,000 angel investor support package

Through the Angel Investor Support Package, Hub71 is positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader in technology and innovation

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches new hotel management company

Adeera seeks to introduce a portfolio of distinctive Saudi hotel brands serving various segments, from mid-range to ultra-luxury, for different categories of visitors

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UAE’s newest stablecoin gets nod from Central Bank

Dubbed ‘AE Coin’, the cryptocurrency is positioning itself as a stablecoin that is fully backed by reserves held within the UAE

Unpacking the Middle East job market in 2024 with bayt.com's Dina Tawfik

Unpacking the Middle East job market with bayt.com’s Dina Tawfik

The VP of Growth at bayt.com offers insights into current trends, the role of AI in recruitment, and the evolving skill sets that today’s leaders must embrace

Mark Phoenix on how Sankari is redefining luxury real estate

Mark Phoenix on how Sankari is redefining luxury real estate

The CEO explains that the developer has prioritised design over the past 18 months, and it is now transitioning its focus to construction

Apple launches tap to pay in UAE image courtesy apple.com

Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE

Whether you’re a retailer looking to improve the checkout experience, or a service provider aiming to simplify payments, Apple’s latest solution removes barriers to adoption

How family businesses can preserve wealth, create legacies

How family businesses can preserve wealth, create legacies

As GCC family businesses transition to second and third generations, seamless leadership changes are essential for business continuity

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Talabat plunges over 7.5% in Dubai trading debut after $2bn IPO

The company’s shares opened at Dhs1.70, higher than the price at which Germany’s Delivery Hero sold 4.7 billion shares last month

US private credit firm Golub Capital to set up base in Abu Dhabi

US private credit firm Golub Capital to set up base in Abu Dhabi

Golub, which had more than $70bn of capital under management as of October 1, has received preliminary approval for a licence to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market