Tag: MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS
Saudi Chambers Federation Organizes Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum
The Federation of Saudi Chambers and Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) on Monday held the Saudi-Egyptian Business Forum in Cairo with…
Saudi Market Rises as Investors Absorb Tariff Shock
Gulf markets trimmed their losses on Monday, with the Saudi stock index erasing earlier declines and turning positive, driven by gains in major stocks such…
Oil Slips as Investors Monitor Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to an increase…
Dubai rents: More signs emerge of rent increases slowing down
More signs are emerging of a possible slowing down in Dubai residential rent increases – at least in some areas. According to the brokerage firm…
Qatar’s share of Middle East region’s upstream investment ‘substantial’, says GECF
Qatar’s share of the Middle East region’s upstream investment is “substantial”, Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) said and noted in 2023, Qatar accounted for 45%…
International Startups laud Qatar’s hosting of Web Summit
Web Summit Qatar 2025 successfully concluded last month, attracting over 25,000 attendees from more than 120 countries. Building on last year’s success, the event’s second…
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,…
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…
Key AI trends to reshape SME marketing in MENA
The AI market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is growing rapidly. According to experts, AI integration across various sectors could contribute $30bn…