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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.

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

Fintech accelerator programs: Paving the way for innovation and growth

Fintech accelerator programs: Paving the way for innovation and growth

Accelerating innovation, unveiling market trends and crafting business success

Saudi Arabia GDP 2023: Non-oil economy is key growth driver

Saudi Arabia GDP 2023: Non-oil economy is key growth driver

Non-oil economy grew while overall real GDP contracted

COP28 places the GCC at the center of the fight against climate change

COP28 places the GCC at the center of the fight against climate change

The Middle East's pivotal role in climate solutions

Middle East telecom: Bridging connections for digital transformation

Middle East telecom: Bridging connections for digital transformation

Industry players go beyond just providing connectivity