Saudi Arabia ranks first in Arab region for AI growth
Saudi Arabia has secured fifth place worldwide and the top position in the Arab region for AI sector growth, according to the Global AI Index.
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Dubai Chambers signs MoU to advance ESG adoption
Dubai Chambers has signed an MoU with Ahya Technologies to accelerate the adoption of ESG standards across the emirate’s business community.
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Abu Dhabi boosts partnership with India and Singapore
Delegates from Abu Dhabi have concluded a visit to India and Singapore aimed at expanding economic ties and advancing partnerships across several high-growth sectors.
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Black Hat MEA 2025 boosts Riyadh cybersecurity
Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025 has concluded in Riyadh, further cementing Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global centre for cybersecurity.
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World Bank notes solid GCC growth in 2025
The GCC is set for stronger economic performance in 2025, with momentum fuelled by structural reforms and rapid advances in digital technology, according to the World Bank’s latest Gulf Economic Update. The report forecasts growth of 4.8% for the UAE and 3.8% for Saudi Arabia, with Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait expected to expand between
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DHL launches new innovation centre in Dubai South
DHL has expanded its presence in Dubai South with the opening of its Middle East and Africa Innovation Centre and a major investment in new logistics infrastructure.
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UK–GCC strategic dialogue 2026 announced
A new initiative aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the UK and the GCC will launch with the UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026. The programme brings together a comprehensive economic report and a high-level forum scheduled for April 2026 in London.
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New partnership to boost retail media innovation
A new partnership has been announced to advance digital advertising and retail media solutions across the Middle East. Tradeling and Yango Ads have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on next-generation AdTech tools, combining advanced advertising technology with a broad regional commerce network.
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Casinos in the UAE: what will legalised gaming mean for the economy?
For a long time, the idea of casinos in the UAE was just speculation. The scenario quickly changed, though, following a surge in visits by high-level gaming executives and the steady expansion of major global brands into the region, indicating that a policy shift was imminent.
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Why business leaders can’t wait around for motivation
Motivation is like inspiration – you can’t just wait around for it to strike. In his book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, Arnold Schwarzenegger breaks it down in simple terms.