Only 12% of financial services organisations have AI projects fully deployed enterprise-wide, and a substantial 62% still remain in pilot or development stages, says a new study.
Global M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & Company in its annual Global M&A Report 2026, published today.
The global economy is expected to grow at a reasonable but not particularly exciting pace again this year, supported by easier monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies and the continued artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but important downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable global environment, according to ACCA’s latest Global Economic Outlook.
Fitch Ratings has assigned 'neutral' 2026 sector outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Corporates sector, reflecting steady earnings due to ongoing government-led capex in infrastructure and energy.
After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in both Saudi Arabia and UAE is entering a more performance-driven phase amid reports that AI could contribute $135 billion to the kingdom’s economy and $96 billion to the emirates' economy by 2030, said an expert.
For many manufacturers, the workforce challenge is less about having too few people and more about not having the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
Hybrid power is emerging as one of the fastest environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financing wins in the mining sector. It cuts emissions and costs effectively while mitigating energy security risks, improving an organisation’s bankability and investor appeal.
The market for private jet flights is steadily growing – its size is currently estimated at $17.67 billion and is expected to reach $25.79 billion by 2031.
As we move into early 2026, the US dollar is facing growing challenges. Its recent weakness isn’t just part of a normal economic cycle, but it reflects rising political uncertainty and shifting global confidence in the United States.
By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different, says a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
