Middle East

Mashreq successfully prices landmark $500 million debut Sukuk

The issuance garnered the largest order book in Mashreq’s history, with demand surging to $2.9 billion despite elevated market volatility

Dubai set to launch autonomous taxi service with 50 experimental vehicles

Vehicles are equipped with 40 sensors and detectors to ensure the highest standards of automation and safety

UAE foreign trade hits $1.42 trillion in 2024, up from $952.9 billion in 2021: WTO

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE prioritizes openness and connectivity, becoming a vital global economic link

Oil prices fall to $66.86 as tariff concerns, economic uncertainty grow

Markets remained nervous about aggressive U.S. tariffs and the ongoing trade war with China

Oil prices rise to $65 on U.S. tariff exemptions, China crude demand

Trump is considering changes to the 25 percent tariffs on foreign auto imports from various regions

When tourism thrives: How the Middle East is set for economic boost with strategic campaigns

Notable initiatives include Qatar’s ‘Amaze Yourself‘, Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Land is Calling‘, and the UAE’s ‘Dubai, What’s Not to Love?'

ATM 2025 puts spotlight on connectivity on 32nd edition

The new Start-Up and Innovation Zone will offer attendees immersive experience to discover the latest in travel technology

Middle East sports market poised for 8.7 percent growth, outpacing global average

85 percent of sports executives expect double-digit growth in women’s sports revenues over the next 3 to 5 years

SMC, Multiply Group partner to develop AdTech and AI Innovation for media growth in MENA

Collaboration focuses on enhancing the advertising industry through strategic investments in research and development

Business travel in MENA set to soar to $270.8 billion by 2030: Report

Business travel in the MENA region rose by 50 percent in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024

19th EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference highlights impact of U.S. tariffs and emerging opportunities in regional markets

While tariff exposure is limited, Egypt continues to pursue diversification across regional and global economic blocs

Information security spending in MENA to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 14 percent: Gartner

Spending on security services is expected to grow by a 16.6 percent in 2025