#MENA region

Dr. Ella Washington on how How MENA leaders can realise their diversity and inclusion (DEI) ambitions

How MENA leaders can realise their DEI ambitions

By adopting a comprehensive approach to DEI, organisations in the GCC and the wider MENA region can fully leverage the potential of their diverse workforces

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead M&A activity in MENA in 2024: EY

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead M&A activity in MENA in 2024: EY

The MENA region’s M&A landscape in 2024 highlights a growing appetite for cross-border transactions, sectoral diversification, and a shift towards sustainable, digital-first investments

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

The additional funding will further boost Paymob’s efforts to expand its regional footprint and reinforce its position as a leading payments provider in the region

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MENA region sees 14 IPOs valued at $2.64bn in Q2 2024

Eight out of the 14 MENA IPOs in Q2 2024 delivered positive returns by the end of June, with Miahona Company achieving the highest gain of 90.4 per cent

Abu Dhabi is MENA region's fastest-growing emerging startup hub, reveals study Image provided by Hub71 - Abu Dhabi's Global Tech Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi is MENA region’s fastest-growing emerging startup hub, reveals study

The GSER report highlighted Abu Dhabi’s strengths in the fintech, agtech and new food, and climate tech sectors, citing the density of talent, support resources, and startup activity

Interview with Stuart Henwood, head of New Balance MENA and India

New Balance’s Stuart Henwood showcases the brand’s legacy, collabs and regional growth

The general manager of New Balance MENA and India shares the factors driving the activewear brand’s growth in the Middle East and its growing appeal among regional customers

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel, reveals report

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel: Mastercard

According to a Mastercard report, Kuwaiti tourists spend an average of $3,390 per card in Paris, five times as much as their American counterparts

How the mena region is evolving into a global mobile gaming oasis, says Sandsoft's CTO SAudi-Arabia-to-host-esports-and-gaming-conference-Image-GettyImages-1385176759

Insights: The MENA region is poised to be the next big mobile gaming oasis

According to the International Trade Administration, there are around 23.5 million gamers in Saudi Arabia, which accounts for almost 70 per cent of its population

Support for SMEs - Adnan Amin, CEO, COP28 and Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Chamber

COP28 unveils programme to help MENA SMEs action net-zero strategies

COP28 and SME Climate Hub for MENA will provide free access to tools and resources to implement emission reduction strategies

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Total e-commerce market value in MENA region to surpass $57bn by 2026

The MENA region’s total e-commerce market size reached $37bn in 2022, with a double-digit growth rate from 2021

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Premier Inn MENA plans foray into Saudi Arabia in 2023

Premier Inn plans to launch a new, higher-grade room category in the Middle East, as well as more enhancements at its existing properties this year

ESG investing in the MENA region

Insights: Maximising the potential of ESG investing in the MENA region

Investors in the region could be missing a big opportunity, as investment firms globally are facing increasing demand for ESG investment products that integrate thematic ESG strategies and comply with regulatory requirements

FedEx insights on e-commerce

What’s driving the e-commerce industry: consumer behaviour or digital innovations?

More than ever, consumers now want fast, on-time and flexible delivery solutions, with the option of easy returns

Investcorp led the $100m investment round Tin ruKKer

Investcorp leads $100m pre-IPO round in online trucking aggregator Trukker

This investment is part of the recently launched Investcorp Saudi Pre-IPO Growth Fund LP, targeting equity growth capital investments across a range of companies primarily based in Saudi Arabia

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HyperPay, Mastercard partner to grow digital payment rails across MENA

The collaboration will offer advanced new technologies so businesses, governments and SMEs can move from cash-based payments to a seamless ecosystem

How trust in digital payments is priming social commerce for a major uplift

S-commerce has several other factors going in its favour