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How the GCC's real estate sector is pivoting towards sustainable development Image for illustrative purposes by Getty Images

Insights: How GCC real estate is pivoting towards sustainable development

With the forthcoming COP28 in Dubai, the momentum for sustainable real estate development in GCC countries is set to receive even greater international attention

Dubai Frame symbolically faces both the older and newer parts of the city.

Daily Insider: How the UAE has transformed in just 10 short years

The sheer rate of change in the UAE and gulf region over the last decade is nothing short of astounding, writes Gulf Business group editor, Gareth van Zyl.

GCC neobanks and the next banking revolution

How GCC neobanks are shaping the next banking revolution

Neobanks have reset the paradigm for the traditional banking industry in terms of customer experience, product innovation and pricing

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Visa unveils new payment installment solution for cardholders

Participating card issuers and acquirers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will be able to offer cardholders flexible and transparent payment plans at merchant checkouts, both in-store and online

Here’s how MoneyGram is fostering growth strategy after privatisation

Exclusive: Alex Holmes on MoneyGram’s transformation and growth journey

The global CEO and chairman explains how the company has emerged as an industry-leading digital remittance firm providing an expansive set of offerings

Saudi Arabia economic outlook

Saudi Arabia receives 7.8 million tourists in Q1 2023

The kingdom’s incoming tourism revenue grew by about 225 per cent to reach SAR37bn in the first quarter of this year

Protiviti's George Thomas on the M&A trends

Opinion: Will M&A transactions continue to surge in the Middle East?

Regional integration efforts like the GCC facilitating smoother M&A transactions by streamlining regulations and cross-border investments will support M&A growth

Dubai Chamber of Commerce names GCC as top export market for members in H1 2023 Image Dubai Media Office

GCC remains top export market for members in H1’23, reveals Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Saudi Arabia was the top destination for members’ exports in H1 2023, with the total value recording year-over-year growth of more than 15 per cent

Agthia Group is fostering UAE’s food security strategy

Exclusive: Alan Smith on Agthia Group’s growth and food security strategy

The group’s CEO explains how they are setting an example for the industry, contributing to UAE’s food security strategy

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GCC: Top startups to watch in 2023

We shine the spotlight on some of the region’s most prominent startups

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India supports community initiatives for new schools in GCC

Within the GCC, the largest number of Indian schools are in the UAE

GCC wealth funds are new bankers to the world

GCC wealth funds are new bankers to the world: Here’s why

The sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE appear to have become go-to investors in difficult times for the global markets

GCC stock markets are hitting record highs

GCC stock markets are hitting record highs. Here’s why

After a strong performance last year, the GCC region is set to see more activity in its capital markets in the medium term

GCC central banks raise interest rates tracking US Fed move

GCC central banks raise interest rates in lockstep with the US Fed

GCC central banks normally change their interest rates in lockstep with the US Fed as Gulf countries’ currencies are pegged to the dollar

GCC wealth funds are fueling growth and prosperity

How GCC wealth funds are fuelling growth and prosperity

Sovereign wealth funds in the GCC region continue to increase in number, size, variety and scope

Global outstanding sukuk volume break the $800bn barrier

Global outstanding sukuk volume breaks $800bn barrier

Sukuk issuance is expected to plunge in Q3 2023 before picking up pace in the last quarter of the year

Emirates unveils on-demand charter service

UAE, GCC travellers can now book charter flights with Emirates

The service allows customers to fly to several GCC destinations both within and outside of the carrier’s network

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Beyond games: How GCC’s esports, gaming sector is on target for growth

We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force

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SME story: Interview with Ghady Rayess, managing director of FOO

Financial services embedded into existing business models are no longer optional, but necessary

Boards must know that ESG isn’t just a buzzword

Boards must know that ESG isn’t just a buzzword. Here’s why

Many GCC enterprise boards have been serious about driving ESG initiatives and the pioneers include Aramco, Emirates NBD, Masdar and Majid Al Futtaim Group

Bahrain grants golden licences to five investment projects

Bahrain grants golden licences to five investment projects worth over $1.4bn

The licence scheme will enhance the country’s competitiveness and boost growth while encouraging the digital transformation of the economy

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GCC: How tech can support food security

We explore the role of innovative technologies in achieving food security in the GCC region

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UK travel: GCC, Jordan nationals to pay GBP10 for multiple visits under new ETA scheme

Citizens of GCC countries currently pay GBP30 per visit to the UK under the current electronic visa wavier scheme while Jordanian nationals pay GBP100 for a visit visa

Lumina’s role is to support UK companies

Lumina Capital appointed registered provider to UK’s DBT

The firm will support UK companies seeking to engage in the Middle East in sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy and technology

LBS' Jane Khedair on why the MENA region is prime ground for VCs and startups

Insights: Why the MENA region offers exciting opportunities for VCs, startups

The abundance of family money, rising government and financial support for startups complemented by the focus on economic diversification has put the region into the spotlight

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Demand for luxury TVs surging in the GCC, says Samsung

Nikola Aksentijevic, head of Visual Display Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, asserts that the increasing income levels and purchasing power of consumers in the region are fuelling the demand for premium products

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Ahead of the game: Honor’s quest to become the preferred choice in the Middle East

The GCC has witnessed huge commitment from the global technology brand to drive innovation, aiming to create a smarter and more inclusive future for all

UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch

UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch on Gulf states tour

Badenoch’s trip comes as the total trade between the UK and GCC reached a record high of GBP61.3bn in 2022

Ahmed Ramdan

Interview: Ròya International’s Ahmed Ramdan on the changing face of the region’s hospitality sector

The founder of the home-grown hospitality firm shares his company’s milestones and how hospitality in the GCC is poised for further growth

Dubai Health Authority

Dubai welcomes 674,000 medical tourists in 2022

The city’s strategic location, exceptional infrastructure and amenities add to the factors that have raised its status as a medical tourism hub