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Banking & Finance
GCC venture capital funding grows 30 percent amid global slowdown: Report
In 2023, overall global venture capital funding declined to $248.4 billion, the lowest since 2017
Economy
How technology is increasingly powering the global economy
Productivity, trade and income distribution heavily influenced by technological advances
Economy
Is the future of Saudi Arabia’s retail sector experiential?
Retail market is predicted to grow to $159 billion in 2024
Industry
11 UAE e-commerce giants pledge for safer online shopping
Amazon, Noon, Al-Futtaim Group among first companies to sign up to voluntary pledge
Banking & Finance
Dubai’s Spinneys reports highest-ever H1 2024 revenues of $435.6 million, with profit before tax reaching $44.37 million
The company will pay its first post-IPO interim dividend of $27.93 million
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia attracts $412 million in venture capital funding in H1 2024: Report
Kingdom accounts for 54 percent of the region's VC investments, a significant increase from its 38 percent share in 2023
Economy
Dubai Business Forum–China to promote investments, bilateral relations
Forum to support both China's 'Made in China 2025' roadmap and the Dubai Economic Agenda
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia sees $240 million in investments in Q1 2024: Report
E-commerce and retail sector retained its position as the leading industry in Saudi Arabia's venture landscape
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market projected to hit $44 billion by 2030
The sector is predicted to experience a 13.5 percent annual growth, surpassing the global average of 11.2 percent
Energy
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation launches e-commerce platform for the oil sector
The initiative aligns with the corporation's vision to leverage innovation and technology for maximum profitability
Technology
Seamless Middle East, Arab League renew partnership to develop region’s digital economy
Collaboration strengthens efforts to propel Arab world's digital economy forward
Banking & Finance
How can banks stop fraud in a world of instant payments?
Lenders must use innovative approaches to gain customer trust and acceptance of instant payments
Logistics
Dubai CommerCity sees 158 percent jump in orders fulfilled digitally in 2023
Growth reflects Dubai's rise as a global digital commerce hub
Miscellaneous
UAE’s top industries in 2024
Oil, tourism and real estate are major drivers of growth
Economy
Mastercard 2024 outlook: Empowered consumers to balance price and priority
MENA consumers and businesses will face crucial decisions about spending and investing
Luxury & Fashion
Going digital: Luxury e-commerce growth outpaces non-luxury’s
Driven by pandemic disruptions and emerging technologies