Middle East

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

Abu Dhabi’s EMSTEEL delivers $2.25 billion in revenue for 2024

The company realized a solid Profit before tax of $117.6 million and Net Profit after tax of $106.7 million

stc, Cohere partner to advance Generative AI innovation in region

Partnership seeks to revolutionize AI capabilities with advanced AI-powered solutions

IBTM@ATM: A new gateway to the $2.5 trillion global events market by 2035

New zone at ATM 2025 to address the sustained growth in the business events sector

Global economy in 2025: A year of caution and challenges

In the MENA region, 64 percent of chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) expect moderate growth

LEAP 2025: Saudi Arabia solidifies status as global AI hub with $14.9 billion investment

On the event's first day, Saudi Arabia announced major investments in AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation

UAE strengthens global leadership in AI, projected to boost GDP by $100 billion by 2030

Abu Dhabi aims to be the first AI-powered government, focusing on robust digital infrastructure and automation

Iraq’s Oil Ministry unveils collaborative plan with BP to develop Kirkuk fields

These projects will continue in parallel with development, exploration and production operations to ensure maximum benefit from gas resources