Middle East

UAE maintains position among world’s top 10 soft powers, defying regional slowdown: Report

The country's Nation Brand has experienced a remarkable increase from $1 trillion to $1.232 trillion

Oil prices fall to $75.73 on reports of U.S. crude inventories rising

Analysts forecasted that about 2.2 million barrels of crude was added to U.S. stockpiles in the week ended on February 14

Abu Dhabi seeks to boost investments with China as bilateral trade projected to reach $200 billion by 2030

The emirate hosts many of the 6,000 Chinese companies in vital sectors like technology and energy

Saudi Arabia ranks among top 10 in global energy storage

The Kingdom aims to achieve a storage capacity of up to 48 gigawatt-hours by 2030

LEAP 2025: stc Group inks 75+ agreements with global digital giants

Strengthening its role in AI and global digitalization

UAE is home to the GCC region’s most diversified economy, reveals Global Economic Diversification Index (EDI) 2025

Through its Policy Research Department, the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government strives to enrich government decision-making locally and internationally with datasets and evidence-based recommendations in diverse areas of public policies

WGS 2025: Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, World Bank collaborate to drive innovation in tackling global water scarcity

Partnership aims to address water security challenges and promote sustainable management solutions

GCC visitors to Jordan hit 1.32 million in 2024, up 15 percent year-on-year

Saudi Arabia led the market with 1.158 million overnight visitors during the year

WGS and Strategy& Middle East launch new productivity index, highlighting GCC’s $2.8 trillion GDP potential

PPI redefines productivity measurement by integrating environmental sustainability, well-being, innovation, and institutional quality

WGS 2025: Dubai Future Foundation, IBM partner to create sovereign cloud, AI innovation center in the emirate

The partnership supports Dubai's D33 agenda to double its economy and rank among the top three global cities