Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a strategic operating layer for modern enterprises, but with that shift comes a new set of governance, cybersecurity and business risks, said industry experts at a key event hosted by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai).
The Saudi Fund for Development has inaugurated a $50 million medical faculty at Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa University, the latest project under the Fund’s four-decade development partnership with the island nation. It includes a modern medical lab, para-clinical teaching facilities and a library.
Bilateral trade between India and Russia has reached a record high of nearly $70 billion, driven primarily by Russian oil and fertilizers exports as well Indian pharma products, thus reflecting the growing scope of economic ties between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said.
Bahrain-based investment bank SICO has announced the successful completion of the merger of its key subsidiary, SICO Funds Services Company, into the bank, thus marking the final phase of its strategic integration initiative designed to further boost its integrated operating model.
DDSC, the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin developed through the collaboration between IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Sirius International Holding, has received the go-ahead from the Central Bank of UAE to go live on key Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)-regulated exchange platforms.
Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia's private markets reached SAR20 billion ($5.3 billion) in 2025, representing about 60% of total private capital investment in the Kingdom and marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia's private capital ecosystem.
The durability of the US–Iran ceasefire and prospects for a permanent de-escalation are central to whether Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banking systems remain resilient to the impacts of the conflict, Fitch Ratings says.
Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.
Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the Middle East through the establishment of its Qatar entity, Franklin Templeton Investments QFC.
Qatar attracted $3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new jobs, according Invest Qatar’s 2025 Annual Report.
