Saudi Arabia is advancing its role as a leading regional fintech hub, with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) granting 68 experimental permits by the end of Q2 2025. Of these, 50 companies are registered under the CMA’s Fintech Lab.
Construction of the Rêve in Riviera development in MBR City, Meydan, has reached 56% completion. The project forms part of one of Dubai’s largest residential and lifestyle destinations, designed to bring a European waterfront experience to the city.
Dubai has reinforced its position as a top destination for foreign direct investment, topping global Greenfield FDI rankings for the eighth consecutive half-year period.
The Futurists X Summit 2025 is underway, bringing together leading futurists, scientists, and innovators to examine how emerging technologies are shaping the future.
Looking at the top 20 global startup ecosystems, it’s perhaps no surprise that Silicon Valley comes out top, with New York close behind. Other US cities feature prominently, along with European entries from London and Paris. In Asia, Beijing and Tokyo also rank highly.
The UAE has set an ambitious goal to double the number of startups to more than two million and nurture at least ten unicorns by 2031.
The GCC economies are expected to post stronger growth over the next two years, supported by higher oil output and resilient non-oil activity. This is according to the ICAEW’s Economic Insight Q3 2025 report.
If you believe the typical media story, it seems that leaders are just born that way – that the truly great CEOs in business have some type of genetic predisposition for being excellent leaders. And while natural talent does play a significant role, becoming a leader is definitely something that can be learned.
The UAE economy is set to grow faster than previously forecast, according to the Central Bank’s latest quarterly outlook. The regulator now expects GDP to expand by 4.9% in 2025, before accelerating to 5.3% in 2026.
The 16th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS 2025) has set a clear agenda for the future of financial services.
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