Tracking the Pulse of MENA Economies.

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze: New Tenants May Gain the Biggest Advantage

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze rules are reshaping the emirate’s property market, but the biggest winner may not be

7 mins read

Dubai Emirates Road Crash Victims Repatriated to India and Sri Lanka

Dubai Emirates Road crash victims have begun returning to their home countries after a fatal minibus collision killed

6 mins read

Saudi Umrah Companies Face Tougher Oversight

Saudi Umrah Companies are facing stricter regulatory action after the Kingdom suspended 21 service providers over poor performance and violations.

6 mins read

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk trillionaire status became a historic reality after SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq, sending the billionaire entrepreneur’s estimated

9 mins read

Dubai Luxury Off-Plan Homes Hit $1.36 Billion in May Sales

Dubai luxury off-plan homes continued to attract strong investor demand in May, with developers recording nearly AED 5 billion in

8 mins read

Sinad Holding Secures $80 Million Credit Facility From Alinma Bank

Sinad Holding has secured a SAR 300 million credit facility from Alinma Bank, giving the Saudi-listed company new long-term financing

7 mins read

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze: New Tenants May Gain the Biggest Advantage

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze rules are reshaping the emirate’s property market, but the biggest winner may not be who many residents first expected. The

7 mins read

Dubai Emirates Road Crash Victims Repatriated to India and Sri Lanka

Dubai Emirates Road crash victims have begun returning to their home countries after a fatal minibus collision killed seven workers and injured nine others

6 mins read

Saudi Umrah Companies Face Tougher Oversight

Saudi Umrah Companies are facing stricter regulatory action after the Kingdom suspended 21 service providers over poor performance and violations. The Ministry of Hajj

6 mins read

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk trillionaire status became a historic reality after SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq, sending the billionaire entrepreneur’s estimated fortune above $1 trillion.

9 mins read

Columnists

Wallstreet Editorial

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze: New Tenants May Gain the Biggest Advantage

Sayed Quadri

Masayoshi Son Reclaims Title as Japan’s Richest Person as AI Boom Lifts Billionaire Wealth

Business

China Willing to Strengthen U.S. Economic and Trade Relations, Promote Stability

1 min read

A large Maersk container ship, such as the Cornelia Maersk, navigating the turquoise waters of the Suez Canal with the Egyptian desert in the background.

Business·World

Maersk Restarts Trans-Suez Canal Shipping on MECL Service

1 min read

News·Arabia·Billionaires·Business·Economy·Opinion

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Mirage: When Vision 2030 Collides With a Harsh Global Reality

3 mins read

High-angle view of a bustling container terminal at an Omani port, featuring large orange gantry cranes loading a cargo ship alongside rows of stacked shipping containers under a clear blue sky.

Business·Arabia

Oman Logistics Sector Booms with $8.8 Billion Investment in 2025

1 min read

Arabia·Business·News

Deyaar Breaks Ground on DWTN Residences, Dubai’s Future Landmark

1 min read

Arabia·Business·News

Saudi Arabia Opens Property Market to Foreign Buyers with New Law

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World

Iran, US Split on Sanctions Relief Ahead of March Talks

TEHRAN: Iran and the United States remain divided over the scope and sequencing of sanctions relief in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme, a senior Iranian official told WorldAffairs on

1 min read

Trump and Rubio Warn Iraq Against Reinstating Nouri al-Maliki

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern

2 mins read

China’s Strategic Support for Iran Amid Israeli Intelligence Threats

China is closely monitoring the growing threat posed by Israeli intelligence operations, particularly after the Israeli

3 mins read

Trump to Use Global Stage at WEF to Launch ‘Board of Peace,’ Stirring Gaza Controversy

DAVOS, Switzerland: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to use the global stage of the World

3 mins read

Politics

Iran, US Split on Sanctions Relief Ahead of March Talks

TEHRAN: Iran and the United States remain divided over the scope and sequencing of sanctions relief in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme, a senior Iranian official told WorldAffairs on

1 min read

Turkey and Saudi Arabia back Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

Turkey and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Support for Syria’s Sovereignty

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have once again underscored their shared position on the importance of safeguarding Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The reaffirmation came as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded his

2 mins read

Xi Jinping Calls for Strengthened China-Britain Cooperation and Multilateralism

During a key meeting in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting British

1 min read

Trump to Use Global Stage at WEF to Launch ‘Board of Peace,’ Stirring Gaza Controversy

DAVOS, Switzerland: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to use the global stage of the World

3 mins read

Videos

How to Import from China to Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide

Top 12 Import and Export Companies in Kenya: A Complete Guide

Op-Ed: Gaza at Two Years – Scarred by War, Clinging to Hope

Opinion

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Mirage: When Vision 2030 Collides With a Harsh Global Reality

by Wallstreet Editorial

What Founders in MENA Should Prepare for in 2026

by Sayed Quadri

India and China: The Fragile Art of Moving from Conflict to Cooperation

by Dr. Shahid Siddiqui

Technology

LG Expands Middle East B2G Business with Expo City Dubai

1 min read

LG Electronics is strategically expanding its Middle East B2G business. This growth is driven by a new

Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Growth Leads Middle East in 2025

Sony Transfers Majority Control of TV Business to TCL in New Joint Venture

WhatsApp to Introduce Voice and Video Calling on Web Browser Soon

UAE Leads MENA in E-Commerce Growth in 2025

Unique Properties Partners with AIR to Launch AI-Powered Real Estate Platform

Yutong Link+ Boosts Fleet Efficiency With AI-Powered Intelligent Management

Nebius to provide AI infrastructure to Microsoft under $17.4B deal

WhatsApp to Allow Chats Without Phone Numbers in Major Privacy Update

From Business Tycoon to President: The Many Phases of Donald J. Trump

by Dr. Shahid Siddiqui

Donald Trump Sues BBC for $5 Billion, Citing Alleged Editing Manipulation in ‘Panorama’

by Wallstreet Editorial

A Biography That Tracks the Many Reinventions of Donald J. Trump

by Sayed Quadri

Saudi Exchange Top 5 Gainers in 2025

by Sayed Quadri

Dubai RTA Pedestrian Bridges Plan

by Patricia Renee

Hussain Khansaheb: UAE Construction Pioneer Passes Away

by Patricia Renee

Nepal Tourism Recovery After Riots

by Patricia Renee

Saudi PIF Acquires MBC Majority Stake

by Patricia Renee

National Industries Park Dubai new projects

Dubai’s National Industries Park Secures AED 1 Billion

by Patricia Renee

Saudi Pro League’s Media Rights Deal with IMG Extended to Boost Global Football Reach

by Patricia Renee

French Montana Engaged to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra

by Wallstreet Editorial

NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Executive MBA for MENA Leaders

by Patricia Renee

Companies

Vis Mundi Advisors DMCC

6 months ago

Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum

9 months ago

Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Company PSC

6 months ago

Oil Prices Slip as Demand Concerns Offset Fed Rate Cut Boost

9 months ago

Union Coop

6 months ago

Negma Group Ltd

5 months ago

Invictus loses US$90m as Qatari deal collapses

Invictus Energy Faces Major Setback After Partnership Collapse

5 months ago

RAK Properties PJSC

6 months ago

Burgan Senior SPC Ltd

6 months ago

Response Plus Holding PJSC

6 months ago

Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company PJSC

6 months ago

Vontobel Financial Products Ltd

6 months ago

DT House Ltd

6 months ago

Falcon Energy Materials PLC

6 months ago

ADCB Structuring II (Cayman) Ltd

6 months ago

Sandooq Al Watan Investments Restricted Ltd

5 months ago

Lifestyle

Why Thousands of International Patients Choose Enfield Royal Clinic Dubai Over Local Options

Enfield Royal Clinic Dubai has emerged as the premier destination for international medical tourism, attracting thousands

Best Watches of 2025 From the GPHG Awards

7 months ago

Entrepreneurs speaking at Fitness for Founders wellness event hosted by Finanshels and ShopDoc in Dubai

Finanshels & ShopDoc Host UAE Founder Wellness Event

7 months ago

1 month ago

CAPITAL MARKETS

GCC Debt Markets Slow as Geopolitical Risks Rise

GCC debt markets have slowed sharply after recording their strongest start to a year on record,

CAPITAL MARKETS

Kuwait Issues Mandate for Multi-Tranche USD Benchmark Bond Amid Budget Deficit

9 months ago

September 29, 2025 — Kuwait City, Kuwait — Kuwait has issued a mandate for a multi-tranche USD benchmark bond, tapping into international debt markets as part of its financial strategy to manage

du to sell 342mln shares in Mamoura stake offering

by Sayed Quadri

Riyad Capital Issues $133M Sukuk for Sumou Global Investment

by Sayed Quadri

H.C. Wainwright Reiterates ‘Buy’ Rating on Phoenix Group with Dh3.00 Target

by Sayed Quadri

Shuaa Capital Appoints New Group CEO to Accelerate Growth

by Sayed Quadri

Lifestyle

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze: New Tenants May Gain the Biggest Advantage

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze rules are reshaping the emirate’s property market, but the biggest winner may

Dubai Emirates Road Crash Victims Repatriated to India and Sri Lanka

1 hour ago

Saudi Umrah Companies Face Tougher Oversight

1 day ago

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

2 days ago

Dubai Luxury Off-Plan Homes Hit $1.36 Billion in May Sales

2 days ago

Sinad Holding Secures $80 Million Credit Facility From Alinma Bank

2 days ago

Real Estate

Abu Dhabi Rent Freeze: New Tenants May Gain the Biggest Advantage

18 minutes ago

by Wallstreet Editorial

1 hour ago

News

Dubai Emirates Road Crash Victims Repatriated to India and Sri Lanka

1 day ago

News

Saudi Umrah Companies Face Tougher Oversight

2 days ago

Trillionaires

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

2 days ago

Real Estate

Dubai Luxury Off-Plan Homes Hit $1.36 Billion in May Sales

2 days ago

Finance

Sinad Holding Secures $80 Million Credit Facility From Alinma Bank

2 days ago

EQUITIES

IHC Share Buyback Begins With AED 1.8 Billion First Tranche

LG Expands Middle East B2G Business with Expo City Dubai

LG Electronics is strategically expanding its Middle East B2G business. This growth is driven by a new partnership with Expo City Dubai. The agreement strengthens LG’s role as a provider of sustainable, high-tech

3 months ago

Aviation

Prince Naif Airport PPP Draws 89 Firms

Prince Naif Airport PPP has attracted 89 local and international firms, underscoring strong investor appetite for

Aviation

Egypt Protests Israeli Airstrike in Gaza that Killed Three Journalists

5 months ago

Egypt Condemns Israel for Targeting Journalists in Gaza; Strike Adds to Growing Tensions Egypt has formally protested Israel over an airstrike that targeted a vehicle in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths

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