Middle East
E-commerce and retail sector retained its position as the leading industry in Saudi Arabia's venture landscape
SaaS spending is forecast to grow 20 percent to reach a total of $247.2 billion in 2024
Privatization of state-related entities to support the initial phase of regional IPO growth
Out of 535 homegrown startups identified, 14 were shortlisted to innovate next-gen beauty tech for L'Oréal Middle East
Brent crude oil futures for July delivery fell 0.1 percent to $81.31 per barrel
Brent crude oil futures expiring in July declined 0.7 percent to $81.35 per barrel
Brent crude oil futures expiring in July slid 0.6 percent to $82.40 per barrel
The dollar index rose 0.1 percent, making greenback-priced bullion less attractive to holders of other currencies
Brent oil futures expiring in July rose 0.3 percent to $84.19 per barrel
Economic returns of AI to reach $320 billion in the Middle East
$3.9 trillion is the estimated pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in MENA from 2024-28
