Elias Al Helou
Elias Al Helou is a digital editor and translator at Economy Middle East and Economy Saudi Arabia. He has obtained degrees in journalism and mass communication, as well as English language and literature.
Elias has an extensive professional experience, having worked as a journalist, translator, editor, and proofreader.
In his role, Elias covers current news in the region and beyond, providing up-to-date coverage in both English and Arabic. Apart from his focus on daily news, Elias also writes about technology and business.
Saudi Arabia non-oil sector employment climbs, reflecting continued growth momentum
Saudi Arabia's economy grew 2.7 percent in Q1, driven by non-oil sector activities and diversification
Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway – Who will lead next?
Buffett’s announcement was met with applause from 40,000 shareholders during the annual meeting
Oil prices drop over $2 as OPEC+ agrees to increase production by 411,000 barrels
Barclays lowered its Brent forecast by $4 to $66 a barrel due to OPEC+ decisions
Dubai’s 24-carat gold prices up AED3.50; global rates rise on weaker dollar
Traders expect 80 basis points of rate cuts this year after strong job growth reported in April
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 concludes with 55,000 attendees, 16 percent YoY growth
Growth has been achieved across all show verticals, with a YoY increase of 19 percent in the Middle East
Sharjah real estate market hits $234.6 million in Q1 2025, up 159.2 percent year-over-year
A total of 6,493 transactions were recorded across various branches in the quarter
SAAS Properties launches The St. Regis Residences elevating luxury living in Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Residences feature 161 luxury homes designed for modern connoisseurs and discerning tastes
Dubai World Trade Centre’s top May events: Focus on crypto, tech and e-commerce
Discover key events in interior design, travel, media, and e-commerce this May
Visa introduces AI shopping agents powered by OpenAI, Microsoft
Visa CEO emphasized the need for secure AI-enabled payments in evolving commerce landscape
Dubai’s TECOM Group posts $185.1 million in revenues, up 21 percent YoY
Diverse asset portfolio and long-term strategy drive 23 percent YoY profit increase
Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit to launch inaugural edition in June 2025 to drive innovation, investment
The summit aims to facilitate dialogue on critical challenges shaping the emirate’s built environment
