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Majid Al Futtaim’s expansion in luxury retail builds on a record-setting 2024, which saw a 26 per cent increase in revenue
This year’s top 100 most powerful Arab list features a wide array of key movers and shakers from across the GCC and beyond
Speaking at the 19th EFG Hermes One-on-One Investor Conference in Dubai, Awad said global investor sentiment had been shaken by rising uncertainty
The railway will span 111 kilometres within Kuwait, from its southern border with Saudi Arabia in the Nuwaiseeb district to Al-Shadadiya in the north
Investor appetite in the region remains strong across local, regional, and international participants
EY’s GCC Banking Sector Outlook predicts sustained growth, driven by resilient economies, transformation plans, and robust demand in 2025
The car subscription model provides exceptional flexibility, enabling subscribers to switch vehicles based on changing lifestyle needs
According to the latest GCC-Stat data, the total labour force in GCC countries reached 31.8 million, representing 54.2 per cent of the total population
The state-of-the-art facility marks a leap forward, offering a seamless and efficient vehicle testing experience in the Northern Emirates.
Data shows that 39 per cent of customers in the region strongly value personalised connections with advisors, but there’s significant room for improvement in delivering this consistently
The UAE’s GDP is projected to rise from 4.5 per cent to 5.6 per cent, outpacing the International Monetary Fund’s global growth forecast of 3.2 per cent
From sustainable projects like Masdar City and innovative transport systems, the Gulf region is partnering with UK expertise to achieve its urban ambitions by combining modern design with cultural relevance
The report highlighted the region’s performance in commodity exports, with the GCC ranking fifth worldwide in 2023
Over the last 33 years, UAE-headquartered NAFFCO Group has grown into a global leader in fire safety. This is their story.
New tax regimes in the GCC nations will unleash a new era of growth and economic resilience for the region
Saudi Arabia, the region’s biggest economy, cut its repurchase agreement (repo) rate and reverse repo rate by 25 bps each to 5 per cent and 4.5 per cent, respectively
As GCC family businesses transition to second and third generations, seamless leadership changes are essential for business continuity
The chairwoman of Landmark said the retail conglomerate plans to refresh its existing stores and enhance its online presence and operations
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
The Bahrain-regulated exchange aims to create a more inclusive and efficient financial system by enabling fractional ownership of high-value asset classes.
The UK’s cutting-edge solutions make it an ideal partner for the GCC countries in advancing inclusive and innovative education initiatives
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
The election of Trump is not just a big deal for the US – a new president in the White House can transform the country’s foreign policy
The trade pact would remove tariffs for 51 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to the region from day one
Spot premiums for Middle East crude fell last month as the Asia market was well supplied
An EU partnership with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would cover trade and investment
Rising geopolitical tensions in the region are having a dampener on the Gulf markets
Saudi Arabia is preparing to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output, cites a report
Gulf Business Awards 2024 honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in their respective fields across the GCC.
The recommendation from the BIS was made prior to the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years