Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem ranked fastest growing in MENA, raises $1.06 billion in VC: Report

The emirate was also recognized for its strengths in the FinTech, AgTech and New Food, and ClimateTech sectors

Oil prices hover around $85 amid global tensions, inventory shifts

Brent crude futures edged up 2 cents to $85.35 per barrel

Etihad Cargo raises belly-hold cargo capacity with 23 new flights starting June 2024

23 passenger flights to new destinations brings total number of new weekly passenger flights to 100

MENA IT spending to grow 5.2 percent in 2024 to $193.7 billion: Report

Spending on data center systems to decline by 0.3 percent in 2024

UAE’s real GDP to grow by 3.9 percent in 2024, 4.1 percent in 2025: Report

The broader MENA region is expected to grow 2.8 percent in 2024 and accelerate to 4.2 percent in 2025

Sharjah rises to 4th in GCC region, 7th in MENA in 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings

Sharjah also featured in the Top 15 rankings for both the Knowledge and Performance categories

Beyond payments: How Mastercard is fueling transformation and driving inclusion

Great strides have been made in advancing digital transformation and building a robust payment ecosystem across the region

Rise of affordable housing to boost MENA’s real estate sector

Transforming the region with accessible and sustainable living solutions

The rise of the digital economy: Banks as architects of GCC’s financial future

Open banking and digital payments among technologies that drive transformation in the finance industry

Green finance is funding sustainable progress in MENA

Sale of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds hit $24 billion in 2023

Qatar: Tourism sector soars with record-breaking growth

Strategic partnerships to further boost inbound tourism

Enabling stablecoin growth in the MENA region: Key factors for success

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