Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil dependence through…
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MENA sees increased M&A activity in 2024 with 701 deals totaling $92.3bn
According to the latest EY MENA M&A Insights 2024 report, the MENA region recorded a 3% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 701…
Eutelsat expands Professional Video Services in Europe and MENA with Hotbird
Eutelsat Group is expanding its Professional Video services across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) by allocating additional resources to its flagship Hotbird constellation…
Kuwaiti official promotes water conservation and sustainability
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Adel Al-Zamel has stressed the importance of spreading the culture of water conservation to…
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa,…
AI making impact despite drought in Insurtech dealmaking
Insurance technology startups have been on a declining trend globally, but there has been an increase in AI-focused and pre-seed investments, with the United States…
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Board Reconstituted by Royal Order
The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) announced the issuance of a royal decree to reconstitute its Board of Directors for the fourth term. The…
Crypto Prices Tumble as Trump-fueled Euphoria Fades
Cryptocurrency prices are down sharply in recent weeks and not expected to rebound soon, with some of the biggest digital currencies erasing nearly all of…
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering
Saudi Arabia has imposed stricter regulations on traders of precious metals and gemstones as part of its anti-money laundering efforts. The government has instructed investors…
Türkiye 2024 GDP Growth 3.2%, Exceeding Forecast
Türkiye’s economy grew 3.0% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing full-year growth to 3.2%, official data showed on Friday, exceeding forecasts despite the…