Abu Dhabi

MENA records 425 M&A deals worth $58.7 billion in H1 2025, highest in 5 years

The UAE and Saudi Arabia together accounted for 87 percent of outbound deal value, with sovereign entities playing a major role

UAE has provided $100.2 billion in foreign aid ahead of World Humanitarian Day

As the world marks World Humanitarian Day, The UAE stands out not only for the scale of its global aid but also for the diversity and depth of its assistance

Abu Dhabi Chamber highlights record growth in trade certificates amid economic diversification

The sustained rise in certificates of origin issued by the Abu Dhabi Chamber is a clear evidence of the emirate’s thriving export sector

The trust imperative in the region’s digital future

Today’s wealth centers must offer more than fiscal advantages; they must guarantee stability, transparency, and the assurance that rules won’t suddenly change

How can price intelligence ensure viability of premium pricing?

Luxury brands are facing mounting pressure worldwide to reconsider pricing strategy

How the office market boom is reshaping REIT strategy in the Gulf

The region’s flourishing office market is transforming REIT strategies, as rising demand, limited supply, and evolving tenant needs push businesses to rethink growth

UAE e-invoicing: A strategic imperative, not just a compliance deadline

As we approach the July 2026 mandate, UAE businesses must move beyond compliance to unlock the operational and strategic advantages of e-invoicing

Future-proofing smart cities: Why interoperability is the next CEO priority

Interoperability is more than a boardroom buzzword — it’s a strategic advantage, enabling vendor flexibility, scalable infrastructure, and future-ready technology investments across the organization

PwC: Middle East on track to achieve $4.68 trillion GDP by 2035

PwC estimates that if leveraged well, the Middle East would see an AI productivity boom amount to an additional 8.3 percentage points of growth between 2023 and 2035

What the Gulf’s industrial future needs: Strategy, discipline, and market competition

A critical factor for long-term growth and resilience is creating a dynamic, rules-based environment where markets, entrepreneurs, and businesses can compete, innovate, and experiment

Beyond payments: How data, AI, and cybersecurity are redefining the financial ecosystem

J.K. Khalil, executive vice president and division president, East Arabia at Mastercard, shares his vision of a seamless, tech-powered future

Jordan-GCC trade surges to $3.61 billion in first five months of 2025

Saudi Arabia topped the list with a trade volume exceeding JD1.691 billion ($2.38 billion) by the end of May