Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

PIF’s ROSHN shifts focus to multi-asset development in rebranding push

The developer is building close to 400,000 homes across Saudi Arabia, along with about 1,000 schools, as well as entire commercial and entertainment districts

Cityscape Global Opens Doors Tomorrow in Riyadh, with Over 500 World Class Experts and 400 Renowned Exhibitors in Attendance

Cityscape Global kicks off in Riyadh, features new competitions

The four-day event has drawn participants from over 50 countries, including the US, the UK, China, and Germany

Triumph Re-Enters UAE Market After Partnering With Galadari

Classic appeal: Triumph Motorcycles returns to the UAE

Established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles boasts a legacy spanning over 120 years, creating motorcycles celebrated for their design, character and performance

UAE’s Damac Group to launch luxury airline, register for free flights

UAE’s Damac Group to launch new ‘luxury airline’, register for free flights

The luxury airline will fly to six sought-after holiday destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Bali, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Hawaii

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

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

Delivery Hero is offering 3.5 billion shares in Talabat at a nominal value of Dhs0.04 apiece, representing 15 per cent of its total issued share capital

AD Ports group and Pakistan sign MOUs Image WAM

AD Ports Group, Pakistan ink MoUs to enhance transport, logistics sectors

AD Ports Group’s focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, will be critical in the optimsation of Pakistan’s logistics operations

Comparing investment funds: MENA region versus the rest

Comparing investment funds: MENA region versus the rest

MENA funds have shown robust performance, particularly in the energy sector, driven by the region’s abundant natural resources

Kunal Badiani, Regional VP - Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, MoEngage on how consumer businesses in Saudi can digitally transform to achieve Vision 2030

Vision 2030: How Saudi consumer businesses can achieve it with digital transformation

Transforming customer experiences in Saudi Arabia requires a holistic approach combining technological innovation, cultural understanding, and customer-centricity

Digital wealth management: From exclusive to inclusive

Digital wealth management: From exclusive to inclusive

To seize the opportunity that digital wealth management presents, banks should first look for an engagement banking platform that can be layered on top of existing investments

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, the insurance industry must evolve to address the new landscape of risks and liabilities

Insights: The rise of banking-as-a-service (baaS) and its impact

Insights: The rise of banking-as-a-service and its impact

The future of BaaS in the GCC looks promising, driven by advancements in regulatory technologies (regtech), quantum computing and 5G/6G technology

Bacha Coffee’s Maranda Barnes on redefining the coffee experience in the GCC

From its flagship opening on Paris’s Champs-Élysées to rapid expansion across the GCC, Barnes discusses the evolving coffee landscape and the brand’s unique approach to offering refined experiences

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

By combining advanced digital tools, data analytics and automation, regtech streamlines processes, alerts against violations, creates reassurance, and can enhance operations

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone set for rapid expansion, CEO says

The zone has been setting itself up as a centre for green fuels, including green hydrogen, green ammonia and green methanol

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

Türkiye’s central bank raises inflation forecasts, vows tight policy

The bank’s previous inflation report three months ago forecast year-end inflation of 38 per cent in 2024 and 14 per cent next year

ADNOC L&S awards $4.4bn contracts to build 23 supertankers

ADNOC L&S awards $4.4bn contracts to build 23 supertankers

The company is executing a transformative growth strategy encompassing fleet expansion and global market entry

How Asus is redefining the future of work & learning with AI solutions

How ASUS is redefining the future of work & learning with AI solutions

Madeleine Hung, general manager of EMEA Commercial System BG at ASUS, says ASUS’s AI-powered PCs enhance productivity and efficiency for workers, teachers, and students

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Holds His Monthly Press Conference. (Image: Getty)

US Fed rate cut triggers GCC ripple effect – here’s what it means

Most GCC economies have been largely shielded from stubbornly high inflation elsewhere, and have implemented ambitious plans to diversify revenue sources and boost non-oil growth

Mohamad Hashem on how Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi’s digital space

How Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi Arabia’s digital space

Mohamad Hashem, general manager of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at Kaspersky, says the company is committed to bolstering the kingdom’s defences against sophisticated cyber threats

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC’s ICV programme targets further economic reinvestment, aiming to drive Dhs178bn back into the UAE economy over the next four years

MENA IPO outlook remains positive in Q3 2024 despite global slowdown

MENA IPO outlook remains positive in Q3 despite global slowdown

The MENA IPO market is expected to close out 2024 on a high note, driven by government support for economic diversification and growing interest from regional and global investors in the MENA region’s dynamic opportunities

Why AIOKA is shifting into top gear for top-tier global campaigns

CEO Max Palethorpe unpacks how the company is leveraging the glamour of F1 to create tailor-made corporate events for global powerhouses

Lulu Retail’s $1.72bn Abu Dhabi IPO attracts bids worth Dhs135bn

Lulu Retail’s $1.72bn Abu Dhabi IPO attracts bids worth Dhs135bn

The hypermarket chain operator initially planned to sell a 25 per cent stake and raise as much as $1.43bn, but it increased the size of the IPO

The future of 5G, fixed wireless access, digital transformation

SAMENA Council’s Bocar A. BA discusses advancements in telecoms and how the SAMENA Council’s strategic initiatives align with the United Nations’ Connect 2030 agenda and sustainable development objectives

Emirates Group posts $2.8bn in 2024/25 half-year profit

Emirates Group posts record half-year profit on robust travel demand

The group’s revenues in the first six months of its financial year jumped by 5 per cent to $19.3bn (Dhs70.8bn)

Abu Dhabi’s IHC posts Dhs18bn in nine-month net profit

Abu Dhabi’s IHC posts Dhs18bn in nine-month net profit

The holding firm’s financial position is backed by its total assets of Dhs382.9bn as of September 30, driven by investments and asset transfers

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

The deal, which expands the UAE’s efforts to become a key supplier of LNG, converts a preliminary deal signed in March to a definitive sales agreement

ADNOC awards contract to expand 3d seismic survey Image courtesy ADNOC

ADNOC awards $490m contract to expand world’s largest 3D seismic survey

The 3D mega seismic survey, which began in late 2018, covers a vast 85,000 square kilometres across onshore and offshore areas in Abu Dhabi

Insights: Careers with purpose in a world of change

Insights: Careers with purpose in a world of change

The right sort of education in banking and finance is going to become even more important for the GCC in a world of technology-driven automation and climate change, says the MD of MENA and Asia at The London Institute of Banking & Finance

UAE debt market registers 13.1% YoY growth, Fitch Ratings says

UAE debt market registers 13.1% YoY growth, Fitch Ratings says

The growth in the country’s debt capital markets demonstrates its expanding financial landscape and its strategic role in the global Islamic finance market