Tracking the Pulse of MENA Economies.

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

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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

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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

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IHC Share Buyback Begins With AED 1.8 Billion First Tranche

IHC share buyback activity is set to begin with an initial tranche of approximately AED 1.8 billion, as Abu Dhabi-based

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Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair: Inside the Fortune of a UAE Banking Billionaire

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair is one of the United Arab Emirates’ most prominent banking and family-business figures, a billionaire businessman

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Miloud Chaabi: Inside the Fortune of Morocco’s Self-Made Businessman

Miloud Chaabi was one of Morocco’s most important self-made businessmen, a founder who rose from rural poverty to build Ynna

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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

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 sales for properties priced

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 for general investment purposes.

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IHC Share Buyback Begins With AED 1.8 Billion First Tranche

IHC share buyback activity is set to begin with an initial tranche of approximately AED 1.8 billion, as Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company moves

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Columnists

Duncun Misoi

Y A S Developers Unveils Casa Altia: A New Luxury Residential Project in Al Furjan

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

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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

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News·Arabia·Billionaires·Business·Economy·Opinion

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

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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

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Arabia·Business·News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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ZHENGZHOU, China — Yutong Bus (SHA: 600066) has launched its international version of Yutong Link+, an

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

WhatsApp to Allow Chats Without Phone Numbers in Major Privacy Update

LG Expands Middle East B2G Business with Expo City Dubai

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

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 Obwana Jordan Luke

NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Executive MBA for MENA Leaders

by Patricia Renee

Companies

DP World Ltd

6 months ago

Watania International Holding PJSC

6 months ago

Micropolis Holding Company

6 months ago

Manazel PJSC

6 months ago

Orient Takaful PJSC

6 months ago

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (DIB) | Dubai Financial Market

9 months ago

Emaar Development PJSC (EMAARDEV) | Dubai Financial Market

9 months ago

ACWA Power Capital Management Ltd

5 months ago

Al Mal Capital REIT Acquires NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investments Park

8 months ago

Masdar Capital

5 months ago

Gulf Cement Co PSC

6 months ago

Frontier Investment Management Partners Ltd

5 months ago

Sobha Sukuk I Holding Ltd

6 months ago

Union Coop

6 months ago

RAK Ceramics PJSC

6 months ago

Gold Near Record High as Fed Policy Signals and Inflation Data Loom

9 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

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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

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

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

3 hours ago

Sinad Holding Secures $80 Million Credit Facility From Alinma Bank

3 hours ago

IHC Share Buyback Begins With AED 1.8 Billion First Tranche

3 hours ago

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

3 days ago

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair: Inside the Fortune of a UAE Banking Billionaire

3 days ago

Real Estate

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

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by Wallstreet Editorial

3 hours ago

Real Estate

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

3 hours ago

Finance

Sinad Holding Secures $80 Million Credit Facility From Alinma Bank

3 hours ago

EQUITIES

IHC Share Buyback Begins With AED 1.8 Billion First Tranche

3 days ago

Billionaires

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

3 days ago

Billionaires

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair: Inside the Fortune of a UAE Banking Billionaire

3 days ago

Billionaires

Miloud Chaabi: Inside the Fortune of Morocco’s Self-Made Businessman

This agreement further deepens LG’s long-standing relationship with Expo City Dubai. Image Courtesy: LG Electronics, Inc.

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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