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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

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

The chairwoman of Landmark said the retail conglomerate plans to refresh its existing stores and enhance its online presence and operations

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

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.

How the UK can aid the GCC to harness EdTech for inclusive learning

The UK’s cutting-edge solutions make it an ideal partner for the GCC countries in advancing inclusive and innovative education initiatives

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

GCC leaders congratulate President Trump on historic election victory

GCC leaders congratulate Trump on historic election victory

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

New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC states

New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC to boost exports, investment

The trade pact would remove tariffs for 51 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to the region from day one

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Will they or won’t they? Talk of Saudi cutting oil prices for Asia

Spot premiums for Middle East crude fell last month as the Asia market was well supplied

Flags of all 6 GCC member states, Doha, Qatar.

EU holds first summit with Gulf states

An EU partnership with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would cover trade and investment

Most Gulf markets fall on geopolitics, weak oil

Rising geopolitical tensions in the region are having a dampener on the Gulf markets

Their call comes in a year of record profits for Big Oil as energy prices surged with the world economy reopening from Covid lockdown

Oil prices slide on prospect of Saudi Arabia raising output

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

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All the winners at Gulf Business Awards 2024

Gulf Business Awards 2024 honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in their respective fields across the GCC.

Central bank body BIS urges cenbanks not to squander interest rate buffers

Central bank body BIS urges cenbanks not to squander interest rate buffers

The recommendation from the BIS was made prior to the US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in four years

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

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

GCC non-oil growth remains strong despite fiscal uncertainty, reveals report

GCC non-oil growth remains strong despite fiscal uncertainty, reveals report

According to PwC, the non-oil growth outturn for 2024 is encouraging at 4 per cent in UAE, 3.7 per cent in Saudi, 3.8 per cent in Oman and 4.7 per cent in Kuwait

British ministers head to the GCC for talks on new trade deal

British ministers head to the GCC for talks on new trade deal

A free trade deal with the GCC region is expected to boost the UK economy by $2.10bn (GBP1.6bn) over the long run

RUSSIA-SAUDI-SPA OPEC TALKS

Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Lavrov discuss OPEC+ cooperation in Riyadh

Lavrov arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit on Sunday

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5 key strategies for business success in the Middle East

Despite regional flux, up to 42 per cent of UAE-based regional CEOs expect double-digit growth in 2024 indicating a thriving business environment, as per an EMIR survey

Insights: How Omics can revolutionise GCC healthcare

Insights: How ‘omics’ can revolutionise GCC healthcare

Through strategic actions, Saudi Arabia and UAE could capture over 60 per cent of MENA’s $1.2bn genomics market by 2027

Beyond oil: The GCC’s M&A-driven transformation

GCC M&A surge: A blueprint for sustainable growth

While the timing of a full-throttle M&A market recovery is not entirely clear, dealmaking activity in the GCC gathered steam in H1 2024

Unlocking the vast potential of GCC investment in Africa Image for illustrative purposes/ Getty Images

Packed with potential: GCC investment in Africa

Last year, Gulf countries poured more than $53bn into projects on the continent, a considerably greater sum than the $10bn investment from the US over the same period

Habib Bank on navigating volatility in 2024

Habib Bank AG Zurich 2024 outlook: Navigating volatility, seizing opportunities

Dr David Wartenweiler, CFA, the bank’s chief investment officer, gives insights into the market outlook for the remainder of 2024

GCC sovereign funds dealmaking at 15-year high

How GCC sovereign funds are conquering global markets

State investors accounted for 54 per cent of the $96bn deployed by sovereign funds – the highest rate since 2009

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GCC countries to begin free trade pact negotiations with Turkey

The talks, if successful, would create one of the world’s largest free trade areas worth $2.4tn

Fitch says GCC banks show strong interest in global expansion

GCC banks show robust interest in global expansion, Fitch says

Several banks in the region are reportedly considering acquisitions in Turkiye, Egypt, and India to diversify business models and enhance profitability

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UAE hopes to reactivate trade talks with EU this year

The UAE has long advocated deeper EU involvement in the region

US startup Plenty lands $680m deal for indoor farms in UAE

The new UAE farm aims to produce over 4.5 million pounds of premium strawberries for local consumption and export within the GCC.

Blockchain’s transformative impact on Islamic finance

Revolutionising Islamic finance: The transformative impact of blockchain technology

Blockchain offers significant benefits for Islamic finance, including enhanced transparency and the development of innovative financial products