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K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

K-Food goes regional: AKI partners with CJ Corporation for Middle East expansion

AKI Consumer and CJ Foods will introduce a wider range of K-Food offerings to consumers across the UAE, Saudi, and neighbouring markets

Elie Milky reflects on 15 years of challenges: How setbacks, wins shaped his leadership

Milky identifies conversions, adaptive reuse, and owner-centric models as key levers, underpinned by data-driven site selection

SkyKapital: Opening new avenues for cross-border investment

SkyKapital operates with a simple yet ambitious premise: to connect global capital with high-impact projects that foster sustainable economic growth

Shure MEA amplifies innovation with new experience zone in Dubai

Shure MEA amplifies innovation with new experience zone in Dubai

In education, advanced audio solutions support both in-person and remote learning, promoting interactivity in classrooms and lecture halls

Amazon's Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar on innovation, regional strategies and leadership

Leading one of Amazon’s fastest-growing regions, the VP Amazon Middle East Africa and Turkey details the pursuit of minutes-long delivery and the use of AI to solve complex last-mile challenges

IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty

IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty

Regional oil exporters are benefiting from higher oil production as well as increased public investment and implementation of structural reforms

AI in the Middle East: Why human skills matter as much as tech

AI in the Middle East: Why human skills matter as much as tech

The Middle East is pouring billions into AI and data centres, but without communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills, progress risks stalling

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 2025, shows PwC report

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 ’25, shows PwC report

Domestic and intra-regional transactions are expected to continue leading M&A activity, with mid-sized deals providing the most practical path to growth in transformative sectors

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

GCC boom: Top 10 game-changing projects you need to see

These projects are not mere infrastructural enhancements; they are the beating heart of a broader strategy to diversify economies

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

Flying soon? Emirates upgrades flights in 4 cities

The move aims to meet growing demand for upscale travel options and ensure a more consistent customer experience across its network

Middle East smartphone shipments jump 15% in Q2 2025: Canalys

Middle East smartphone shipments jump 15% in Q2 2025: Canalys

The rebound followed a slow first quarter and was driven by value-conscious buyers, festive spending and solid economic momentum

Dell Technologies Gulf MD on Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

Why regional CXOs must lead the next wave of GenAI transformation

With agentic RAG, you’re not just enabling smarter automation — you’re building an enterprise that is resilient, adaptable, and primed for the future of work, says the MD of Dell Technologies Gulf

Cheryl Cairns, head of international construction practice and Karie Akeelah, partner in construction disputes practice at Trowers & Hamlins

What Middle East mega projects get wrong about dispute resolution

Trowers & Hamlins’ Cheryl Cairns and Karie Akeelah share insights on managing legal complexity, arbitration risks, and dispute avoidance

Everllence's Gaby Hanna on rebranding, decarbonisation and carbon capture tech

Everllence’s Gaby Hanna on rebranding, decarbonisation and CCUS tech

The Everllence MEA MD shares the company’s focus on integrating proven technologies into existing operations to optimise efficiency

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Can the Middle East, Europe replace China in driving luxury fashion demand?

Leading European and other global brands are pivoting away from China; however, till recently, they were not able to find a direct substitute for Chinese consumer demand

Aziz Koleilat, President & CEO – METCIS, GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace’s Aziz Koleilat on the forces powering the Middle East’s aviation boom

Koleilat shares insights on GE Aerospace’s priorities as it marks its first year as an independent company and the region’s rising importance as a aviation hub

Latest update: These UAE, international carriers suspend flights amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

Update: These UAE, international carriers suspend Mideast flights amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

As the crisis entered a new phase following the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, some airlines moved to cancel flights to hubs like Dubai and Doha

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Israel-Iran tensions: Airlines keep avoiding Middle East airspace after US strike

Israel’s airports authority said the country’s airspace was closed for all flights, but land crossings with Egypt and Jordan remained open

UAE economy to grow 5.1 per cent in 2025 — ICAEW

Non-oil GDP growth remains solid, underpinned by strong purchasing managers’ index readings and a sharp rise in international trade

DHL to invest over EUR500m in Middle East growth markets by 2030

DHL to invest over EUR500m in Middle East growth markets by 2030

DHL Group said the new investment will improve services such as express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, warehousing and fulfillment and customs brokerage among others

Ibrahim Shiuree on the Maldives’ vision for sustainable tourism, GCC growth

Ibrahim Shiuree on the Maldives’ vision for sustainable tourism, GCC growth

Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and MD of the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation, outlines how the Maldives is leveraging improved air connectivity, sustainability, and exclusive experiences to attract regional travellers

Tourism outlook: International visitor spend in Middle East to hit $194bn in 2025: WTTC

International visitor spend in Middle East to hit $194bn in 2025: WTTC

Travel and tourism in the region is projected to contribute $367.3bn to the regional economy and support 7.7 million jobs in 2025

Nissan gears up: Thierry Sabbagh on regional growth, Kicks and ARC wins

Nissan gears up: Thierry Sabbagh on regional growth, Kicks and key wins

Sabbagh shares how the brand is staying ahead through bold product rollouts, digital innovation, and the company’s strategic new roadmap

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Accor executive says Middle East travel boom can weather tariff risks

Accor’s profit protection strategy is highly localised, enabling rapid response capabilities

Sarah McEvitt of Alvarez & Marsal, Middle Easton Insights: Trump's tariffs and implications for Middle East businesses

Insights: Trump’s tariffs and implications for Middle East businesses

For Middle Eastern businesses trading with the US, it is crucial to prepare now for potential shifts in trade policies

Middle East: GE Aerospace invests $10m to enhance MRO capabilities

Middle East: GE Aerospace invests $10m to enhance MRO capabilities

The move is part of GE Aerospace’s global $1bn MRO expansion plan, announced in 2024, designed to enhance service capacity across GE Aerospace and CFM engines

Dubai to host second edition of Middle East Blockchain Awards

MEBA 2025 comes as blockchain adoption continues to grow across the MENA region

Ben Cockram offers Insights on key compliance trends in the Middle East

Insights: Key compliance trends in the Middle East

We look at how companies can navigate the compliance landscape in the Middle East

Lebanon’s bonds rally as parliament elects Joseph Aoun as president

Lebanon’s bonds, which have been in default since 2020, rallied shortly after Joseph Aoun’s victory was announced

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Jordan sees 3.7% rise in FDI inflows in Q3 2024, reaching $457.8m

Arab countries contributed nearly half (49.1 per cent) of the total FDI inflows, with Gulf Cooperation Council nations making up 31.7 per cent