03/02/2023
Family disputes are the biggest challenge facing family businesses in GCC – DIFC survey
Transitioning from the traditional economy will also be a major challenge for family businesses to contend with
Research, Comment and Analysis
02/27/2023
Global debt declines by $4tn in 2022 on stronger growth and inflation
Retrenchment driven 'entirely by mature markets' where total debt dropped to about $200 trillion last year, the Institute of International Finance says
02/23/2023
SAMI’s new ‘Center of Excellence’ to be up and running by 2025: CEO
The SAMI CEO said the latest center will focus on developing land system vehicles including four-by-fours, six-by-sixes, and eight-by-eights.
02/23/2023
Lebanon’s inflation hits 124% as energy, healthcare costs soar
Rising healthcare costs also pushed CPI higher in January
02/22/2023
Accenture commits to more women in UAE leadership positions
According to the UN’s statistics, women made up just under 40 percent of the global workforce prior to the pandemic, but accounted for 45 percent of the subsequent job losses, with those remaining in employment lumped with additional unpaid domestic
02/22/2023
Five steps to improve the odds of M&A integration success
The advice of Ribollet and Geadah could not have come in a more timely manner.
02/20/2023
Israel cenbank to hike rates but analysts split on 25 or 50bps
Citi strategist Bhumika Gupta said that with the US Federal Reserve moving to quarter-point moves, the Bank of Israel would follow suit
02/20/2023
NBK main sponsor of the annual ceremony to reveal Kuwait’s Top 20 Entrepreneurs of the Year
Organized by Forbes Middle East in cooperation with Al-Qabas newspaper in March 2023
02/20/2023
Oman kicks off consultant tender for landmark Muscat Metro
Abu Dhabi is also making progress on its metro project, which on completion will span 113 kilometers of track.
02/17/2023
Dubai Remains One of the Most ‘Affordable’ Luxury Home Destinations in the World
The ‘affordable’ price per square foot in most prime residential neighbourhoods—combined with Dubai’s safety, excellent climate, and unrivalled sun-sea-sand lifestyle—is helping the city cement its iconic status in the luxury
02/16/2023
DMCC announces 17% diamond trade growth in 2022
The soaring figures are further evidence of the rapid rise of Dubai as the world’s leading hub for rough and polished diamonds
02/16/2023
Abu Dhabi grows fastest in MENA with GDP at 10.5%
Abu Dhabi strengthened its international standing and maintained its competitiveness and macroeconomic stability
02/14/2023
Empower's 2022 net income climbs 7% on revenue boost
District cooling company aims to increase its market share in the UAE and is exploring regional growth opportunities
02/13/2023
UAE salary guide 2023: How much can Emiratis earn in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Technology and finance are the most sought-after sectors for Emirati graduates, report finds
02/10/2023
Forbes Middle East Celebrates The Middle East’s 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2023
The list was constructed based on the size of the business, the individual’s impact, achievements, and performance over the last year, and the scope of CSR and other initiatives led by the person.
02/08/2023
How the Middle East is benefiting from big data analytics, powered by AI
It’s driving innovation and improving efficiencies by unlocking insights and opportunities
02/07/2023
Trust key to safe expansion of use of AI solutions, says PwC Middle East’s AI lead
Dr. Scott Nowson discussed evolving relationship between humans and tech on the sidelines of LEAP in Riyadh
02/06/2023
Qatar’s business activity to be strongest in three years
The panel covers the manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, and services sectors, and reflects the structure of the non-energy economy according to official national accounts data.
02/02/2023
GCC banks' lending growth likely to decline: S&P
The 'GCC Banking Sector Outlook Cautiously Optimistic' report was published yesterday
02/01/2023
UAE sold the most gold in Middle East in 2022
UAE jewellery demand surged 38% to nearly 50 tonnes, according to the World Gold Council