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Anthon Garcia

Anthon Garcia is an award-winning journalist who has worked for media titles in the Philippines, U.S. and UAE, where he has been based for the last 15 years. He has held key senior editor roles in several publications and has co-authored the book which won a gold prize for research from the UNESCO. Anthon has also been recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators for excellence in copywriting. He is currently a senior editor at Economy Middle East and Economy Saudi Arabia.

Middle East property sector: A market in transformation

Middle East property sector: A market in transformation

The region is positioning itself as a global real estate powerhouse while navigating challenges of supply constraints and market volatility

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

LEAP 2025: One giant leap toward tech’s future

LEAP 2025: One giant leap toward tech’s future

Landmark investments and partnerships from Aramco, stc, and more announced at the world’s most-attended tech event

World Governments Summit 2025: A platform for shaping future governments

World Governments Summit 2025: A platform for shaping future governments

This year’s edition boasted record-breaking attendance and hosted 21 global forums

Global economy in 2025: A year of caution and challenges

Global economy in 2025: A year of caution and challenges

In the MENA region, 64 percent of chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect moderate growth

Why the UAE is the next big medical tourism destination

Why the UAE is the next big medical tourism destination

Initiatives include dedicated portals for health tourists and specialized entry permits

How the creative economy drives growth in the Middle East

How the creative economy drives growth in the Middle East

In the UAE, a global creative hub, Dubai Media City is home to a talent pool of over 40,500 creative professionals

GCC’s aviation sector soars as a key economic driver 

GCC’s aviation sector soars as a key economic driver 

Robust infrastructure, strategic location vital to the growth of the industry and the region’s economy

Rise of affordable housing to boost MENA’s real estate sector

Rise of affordable housing to boost MENA’s real estate sector

Transforming the region with accessible and sustainable living solutions

Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA

Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA

Sale of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds hit $24 billion in 2023

Retail tourism: How shopping drives economic activity

Retail tourism: How shopping drives economic activity

Dubai and Riyadh are notable global shopping destinations

Time for an upgrade: Revitalizing customer loyalty with innovative rewards programs

Time for an upgrade: Revitalizing customer loyalty with innovative rewards programs

Earning and redeeming points just not enough in an ever-increasingly competitive market