MENA

Acciona bullish on 2023 MENA projects’ market

No shortage of liquidity foreseen in the GCC

Investment in GCC data centers to grow in 2023

Market expected to grow at CAGR of 8 percent by 2028

Technology can support delivery of ESG in construction

Awareness of ESG essential as ethical investment interest grows

The Middle East could emerge as a crypto hub, believe experts

Region is primed to capitalize on emerging tech

Progress likely on PPPs in the GCC this year

The majority of these projects are located in Saudi ($71.4 billion)

Youth in MENA hesitant to start a family due to climate change

This is the world's highest level of anxiety registered by far

Marketers predict wide-spread metaverse adoption

Many brands are intending to place a large investment into the metaverse

24 MENA IPOs raise $13.5 bn in H1

9 IPOs raised $9 bn in Q2 2022

UAE leads Arab countries in food system, economic resilience

Expected increases in hunger and food insecurity by the end of 2022

Where do MENA businesses spend most money on?

In MENA, travel spending showed the biggest growth

Lebanon passes amendments to banking secrecy law

Parliament amended the original formula... Will the IMF concur?

Three strategic realities for online grocery in the MENA

Fixing the economics of online grocery is a priority for quick commerce

Travelers in numbers: Has Lebanon neared its peak yet?

Lebanese living abroad may bring in stable currency into the country

Saudi-Jordan joint statement emphasizes continued cooperation

Both sides to boost partnership in food security, health, and education

Lebanon central bank forensic audit date revealed

Audit is key demand before releasing funds

Why is cCommerce important to MENA’s retail markets?

MENA's retail markets are valued at $1 trillion

Employees in the MEA frustrated with poor workplace technology

47% reported tech issues at work increased their stress levels

What do shoppers in the Middle East want nowadays?

63% of Middle East consumers still preferring shopping in-person

PIF-backed Americana plans $1 bn IPO

The company added Morgan Stanley to IPO

Boston Consulting Group appoints new head to its Middle East operations

Pablo Martinez to succeed Joerg Hildebrandt who led the company for 11 years

Digital upsurge paves way for enticing careers in content creation

Content creators are making a decent living through digital platforms