Dubai named the world’s second most Intelligent City in global BCG benchmark
Dubai has been named the world’s second most intelligent city in a global benchmark from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). …
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Knight Frank: Dubai industrial demand rises to 12.3mln sq ft during H1 2026 as UAE market begins to rebalance
Demand for facilities exceeding 100,000 sq ft rose to 27%, from 7.8% in H2 2025 in Dubai Dubai South recorded…
Saudi bank credit rises 7.3% as deposits grow to $835bn
Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued to expand in June, with total bank credit rising 7.3 percent year on year to…
Saudi economy resilient amid geopolitical conflicts: IMF
Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to stay resilient amid geopolitical conflicts and is expected to grow by 1.7 percent this…
Dubai rents ease 6.2% while home prices stay above 2025 levels
Tenants in Dubai saw some relief during the second quarter of 2026, with average residential rents falling 6.2% from the…
Saudi Tadawul Group’s Q2 profit falls 4% on higher operating expenses
Saudi Tadawul Group’s net profit declined more than 4 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026 to…
Emiratisation in UAE: Over 190,000 nationals employed in private sector
The number of companies employing UAE citizens has risen to nearly 32,000, while the number of Emiratis working in the…
Dubai Future Foundation launches fifth annual edition of "Future Opportunities: The Global 50" report
HE Mohammad Al Gergawi: “The future is shaped by minds that see challenges as the starting point for new pathways…
What makes Guernsey such a strategic jurisdiction for Middle East family offices?
Guernsey’s rare combination of robust regulation, political resilience and customisable structures makes it a compelling option for Middle Eastern family…
Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures
The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges…
World Governments Summit and Deloitte Report: Smart cities and the future of sustainable urban resilience
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G networks, and blockchain are transforming the way…
Standard Chartered: Saudi business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3 2026
Standard Chartered global research today published its latest economic analysis, forecasting stronger momentum in Saudi Arabia’s business activity during the…