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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

Anghami reports 18.3% rise in video streaming subscribers post merger

Anghami reports 18.3% rise in video streaming subscribers post merger

Factors driving growth include Anghami securing an exclusive multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing Max Originals and Warner Bros. films to OSN+

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

The route changes have been facilitated by aviation regulators easing guidance on Afghanistan

oil

Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Middle East talks

That has stoked worries among traders about a slump in demand from China, where refineries sharply cut crude processing rates last month on tepid fuel demand

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

A broader conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil moving through key choke points in the region

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

Lebanon-Beirut

Middle East: As tensions mount, a look at Lebanon’s myriad crises

Lebanon’s multiple crises include a contracting economy, lack of governance and tensions in the region causing an influx of refugees

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

Insights: 3 ways bold leadership can help businesses capitalise on opportunities

We explore three strategies leaders can use to ensure their businesses are more agile and innovative

National Pulse invests in fintech firm Aleta Planet

UAE’s National Pulse invests in Singapore’s fintech firm Aleta Planet

The investment will pave the way for the payments firm’s expansion into the UAE, Middle East and Africa

What the region's data centres can learn from UAE's Olympics swim team Image: Getty Images/ for illustrative purposes

What the region’s data centres can learn from UAE’s Olympic swim team

On average, a single large data centre generates enough heat energy to warm approximately 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools for an entire month

supply chains

FedEx MEA’s Taarek Hinedi shares key trends in logistics, expansion plans

The vice president of FedEx MEA Operations discusses the company’s strategic initiatives, including the new FedEx hub at Dubai World Central

Investment firm Ardian raises $3.2bn for sixth co-investment fund

Investment firm Ardian raises $3.2bn for sixth co-investment fund

The new fund attracted 188 investors from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia

Staycations rise, visitors staying longer in Middle East, reveals travel report

Staycations rise, visitors staying longer in Middle East, reveals travel report

The emphasis on regional travel, unique experiences and budget-friendly options like cruises are set to shape the future of tourism in 2024 and beyond

AXA IM Alts grows global presence with ADGM office

French investment firm AXA IM Alts expands global footprint with ADGM office

The Abu Dhabi office will be primarily focused on capital raising across AXA IM Alts’ private and alternative assets range

Amazon Web Services' Kevin Miller talks about the company's growth in the region

AWS’ Kevin Miller on AI, sustainability and plans for the region

In an interview with Gulf Business, Kevin Miller, VP – Global Data Centres at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delves into the company’s significant expansions and strategic initiatives in the MENAT region

Interview with Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of luxury watch brand Panerai, who shares the brand’s approach to watchmaking

Panerai: How the luxe watch brand blends heritage with technology

Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of luxury watch brand Panerai, shares the brand’s approach to watchmaking, its novelties for the year and focus on the Middle East

Tom Brown, President EMEA, SharkNinja, addresses media at the official SharkNinja UAE launch

SharkNinja moves: EMEA president Tom Brown on the company’s regional growth strategy

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, SharkNinja’s Tom Brown shares the strategy driving the global product design and technology company’s expansion in the UAE and Middle East

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn, according to A BCG study

Middle East: Assets under management surge 13%, rising to $2.3tn in 2023

According to the Boston Consulting Group report, globally in 2023, assets under management rose by 12 pr cent to nearly $120tn

Lenovo to issue $2bn in convertible bond to Alat

China’s Lenovo to issue $2bn in convertible bond to PIF-backed Alat

The personal computer and AI server maker plans to build a research and development centre in Riyadh as part of the deal

Succession planning in the Middle East: Family businesses in the UAE are preparing to transfer $1tn in assets to their heirs over the next decade. As well as being a sign of economic vitality, this transfer comes with its own set of challenges.

Succession planning: Getting it right the first time in the Middle East

LGT has developed deep expertise in guiding high-net-worth families through the complexities of passing on their legacies, says the chief executive officer of LGT (Middle East) Ltd

oil

Oil prices near $90 as Middle East tensions rise

The geopolitical risk premium in oil prices had been unwinding this week on the perception that the US could ensure tensions were managed

IMF cuts Middle East growth outlook on geopolitical tensions

IMF cuts MENA growth outlook on geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions

Gulf economies are seen growing 2.4 per cent this year, a downward revision of 1.3 percentage points from October

Siobhan Bryon of Finastra on the rise of digital and personalised services in the regional banking sector Image Supplied

Digital, personalised services are impacting regional banking

AI can support more seamless experiences with BaaS and embedded finance, such as faster and more accurate credit decisions and fraud detection

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Cloud adoption in the Middle East is significantly transforming the digital landscape – but what does the road ahead look like?

How HONOR is honouring its commitment to innovation

HONOR’s CMO shines the spotlight on the firm’s commitment to innovation

RAY Guo says that by providing a wide range of options, from budget-friendly devices to flagship models, the smart device provider is catering to various market demands

Himel expands its Middle East footprint

Himel expands presence in the Middle East, marks 15 years of value-engineering

The brand has significantly grown its presence in the Middle East, expanding its breadth with robust distribution and retail networks

e& allots $6bn to boost connectivity in 16 markets

UAE’s e& to invest $6bn to advance connectivity in 16 countries

The group is set to reinvest in building networks of the future to accelerate technology adoption and increase fibre penetration and fast mobile network speeds

Coursera's Jeff Maggioncalda on the future of learning and work

Want to enhance your career prospects? Coursera’s CEO shares key tips

Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda shares how the global online learning platform is enabling adaptive and personalised learning experiences for students and professionals

OPEC+ reportedly mulls extending voluntary oil output cuts

OPEC+ to consider extending voluntary oil output cuts, sources say

OPEC+’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia has said that the cuts could continue past the first quarter if needed

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions, China demand

A bearish International Energy Agency report last week revised the 2024 oil demand growth forecast downward as the world shifts to cleaner energy