A historic traversing of new trade routes
For centuries, trade routes have connected empires, markets, goods and above all, people. They have shaped civilisations, influenced cultures and…
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Goldman Sach CEO turns up in Saudi Arabia as uproar fades over Khashoggi killing
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s David Solomon is on his first trip to Saudi Arabia as chief executive officer, the latest…
Local artists call for pay and gender equality at World Art Dubai
Keeping with UAE’s vision to become one of the top 25 countries for gender equality, artists from the emirates are…
Bargains await UAE residents as gold prices fall to cheapest in over three weeks
Gold fans in Dubai could bag some great deals at the souks and jewellery stores as prices have just dropped…
UAE implements new family sponsorship policy for expats
Income sufficient to support their families will be the only requirement for UAE expatriates to sponsor their family members as…
Ziad Al-Yousef, managing director of Saudi Payments
Ziad Al-Yousef, plays an influential role within the payments and financial services communities in the public and private sectors not…
Founders of Dubai Logistics REIT waver on IPO plan
The family behind a Dubai-based real estate investment trust focused on the logistics market have changed the structure of the…
Saudi Arabia to raise around $31bn in debt this year
Saudi Arabia plans to issue SAR118bn ($31.5bn) in debt this year to help finance the national budget deficit, the country’s…
AI an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, says Alawwal Bank MD
Artificial intelligence has created unprecedented opportunities for businesses, provided that they move past the hype and find practical applications for…
Better together? How to invest in crowdfunding
Turning to the “crowd” for funding a project or venture is becoming increasingly popular in the Middle East and in…
UAE World's Top Hotspot for Startups
It is observed that startups in the country are mainly involved in e-commerce, marketplaces, and infrastructure/software as a service, which…
Millionaires get richer: Where do ultra-high-net-worth individuals in UAE, rest of Middle East keep their money?
The multi-million-dirham club in the UAE is expanding every year and by 2023, there will be approximately 799 individuals with…