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MENA IPO activity rises as 11 listings raise $700m in Q3

Saudi Arabia leads with 13 planned IPOs, including Almasar Alshamil Education Company and Al Romansiah Company

Saudi Arabia dominates MENA hospitality market growth shows data released ahead of FHS

MENA hospitality market value to reach $487bn by 2032, reveals data

Saudi Arabia leads record hotel construction pipeline as industry gears up for Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025 in Dubai

From Samsung to startups: Why UAE brands are going all-in on TikTok LIVE

From Samsung to startups: Why UAE brands are going all-in on TikTok LIVE

While traditional video formats, like pay TV and linear broadcasting, continue to exist, they are rapidly being eclipsed by newer digital alternatives

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MENA leads global branded residence growth, shows GBR data

Dubai leads the global market, with nearly 160 branded developments either completed or in the pipeline, GBR data showed

From vision to execution: Doniyor Kadirov leads Rushmore’s EPC success

From vision to execution: Doniyor Kadirov leads Rushmore’s EPC success

Doniyor Kadirov, CEO of Rushmore Group, shares how strategic foresight, disciplined execution, and cross-cultural insight drive his EPC ventures from Central Asia to the GCC

Google’s AI mode lands in MENA: Here’s what users can expect

The feature will be accessible as a dedicated tab on the Google Search results page and within the Google app on Android and iOS devices

Uber launches Senior Accounts in MENA to support older adults’ mobility

Uber launches Senior Accounts in MENA to support older adults’ mobility

Family members can also book or monitor rides remotely through the app

Hichem Djouhri - Senior Executive Officer of ASB Capital on the MENA region becoming a core pillar for various asset classes

MENA’s moment: A region becoming a core pillar across asset classes

The region’s diversification is supported by institutional reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and financial infrastructure modernisation that together are driving investor confidence

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MENA region’s most influential CEOs of 2025

Each CEO leads an organisation with a strong regional presence, consistent business performance, and a visible brand footprint across MENA and beyond

AI: From buzzword to business advantage

Massive AI Surge: UAE’s GenAI growth hits 344%, leading the region

The country continues to lead the region in digital upskilling, with 13 per cent of the labor force actively engaging in online learning

MENA M&A activity surges in Q1 2025 with $46bn in deals: EY

MENA M&A activity surges in Q1 2025 with $46bn in deals: EY

The MENA deal markets remained resilient despite lack of clarity on two fronts: the impact of monetary policy on cost of capital and the ongoing tariff and trade discussion, said EY

Talabat profit soars nearly 4x as groceries drive growth

The strong Q1 performance underscores rising consumer demand for digital convenience and the platform’s ability to diversify beyond restaurant orders

EFG Holding to list Valu on EGX Image- EFG Holding

EFG Holding announces plans to list Valu on Egyptian Exchange

In line with the listing plans, EFG Holding will distribute shares in Valu, equivalent to a 20.488 per cent stake in the company, to its shareholders based on the book value of the shares

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

The MENA region must recognise this potential and work diligently to create a more inclusive funding environment

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Meta, Startupbootcamp partner to empower MENA startups

The initiative, Llama Design Drive, aims to address the region’s specific needs by launching a series of intensive programmes

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

EFG Hermes ONE rebrands, unveils new trading platform

Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT

The co-CEO says Abu Dhabi’s strategic location, aviation infrastructure and robust regulatory framework, presents unparalleled expansion opportunities

James Farley on how Victor is revolutionising business aviation

The co-CEO says Abu Dhabi’s strategic location, aviation infrastructure and robust regulatory framework presents unparalleled expansion opportunities

How MENA is dominating the global crypto market

Here’s why MENA is world’s fastest-growing crypto market

Cryptocurrency is more than just a new asset class, it represents a fundamental change in how assets are managed and verified

Meet women in MENA financial services sector

How MENA’s financial services sector is empowering women

MENA countries have made significant progress in empowering women economically, politically, and socially, and considers women to be key partners in sustainable growth

Digital payments: Top transformative trends in the MENA region

Digital payments: Top transformative trends in the MENA region

Amazon Payment Services’ latest report is based on the quantitative data and insights from more than 100 executives responsible for payments in businesses across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt

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Online retail fuels MENA digital payments, Checkout.com says

The shift to digital payments is more pronounced in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait – where the preference for cash has dropped significantly

Merger and Acquisition (M&A)

What does 2024 herald for MENA M&A and private credit?

Despite global dealmaking challenges in 2023 the Middle East will continue to be a global bright spot for transactions in the year ahead

Saudi Arabia leads MENA venture capital market

Saudi Arabia secures $1.4bn in 2023, leads MENA VC fundraising

The kingdom’s venture capital market was boosted by the government’s focus on innovation, a dedicated unicorn project, and investments from sovereign funds

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Cybersecurity: Evolving threats for enterprise ecosystems

The mass of adoption of AI has opened up opportunities and challenges for enterprises as they are faced with new cybersecurity challenges

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead MENA VC fundraising, says MAGNiTT

The fundraising in Q3 2033 contributed to $1.4bn raised through 286 transactions in the first nine months of the year

Arijit Singh's chaleya leads Official UAE Chart which launched on Sept 27 pic supplied IFPI

Official UAE Chart launches on Sept 27; here are the top 20 chartbusters

The new chart – the first of its kind in the UAE – now provides music fans, artists and industry alike the definitive weekly ranking of the top streaming tracks in the country

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

Value of MENA’s hotel, residential projects top $1.9tn

The influx of new hospitality and tourism-related projects in the region is fostering new trends that add value and efficiency

How regional banks can help build a greener economy

Insights: How regional banks can help build a greener economy

The central role that banks play in capital allocation is why regulators want them to help usher in a new era of green finance

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to promote sports sector

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up company to promote sports sector

SRJ Sports Investments will invest in businesses specialised in offering unique fan engagement activities and transformative sports technology

Aramco, PIF and China’s Baosteel steel JV

Aramco and PIF set up JV to build steel plant with China’s Baosteel

The steel manufacturing base has a designed annual capacity of 2.5 million tonnes of direct reduced iron and 1.5 million tonnes of steel plate