Companies in the UAE are facing increasing financial pressure as bad debts grow to an average rate of 8% of overdue invoices amid a tightening in liquidity conditions, and a rise in debt collection challenges across the market, says a new survey.
US President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are not just reshaping global trade - they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy. The shift away from a US-dominated system is no longer theoretical, it is active and accelerating, said an expert.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but the next step is increasingly clear. A cut is coming in September, and investors should be preparing now, predicts the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial organisations.
Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are not just reshaping global trade — they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management
Artificial intelligence (AI) could improve transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in the voluntary carbon market, says a new white paper which offers practical guidance for organisations working to meet carbon emissions reduction targets.
Advancements in AI, hyper-personalisation, rich communication services, and unified data are expected to enhance customer loyalty and address rising expectations in the Middle East and beyond, reveals new Cisco predictions in customer service.
The AI agents are set to deliver $450 billion in economic value by 2028 through revenue gains, yet the path to scale is elusive, said a report with many companies discovering that agentic AI delivers the greatest impact when humans are actively involved.
Royal Commission for Riyadh City has awarded a contract worth upto $900 million to Arriyadh New Mobility Consortium comprising global players - including Italy’s Webuild, India’s Larsen & Toubro and Saudi-based Nesma - for Riyadh Metro Line 2 extension.
Geopolitical tensions and protectionist policy decisions have become core drivers of investment strategy, prompting sovereign investors in the Middle East to fundamentally reassess portfolio construction and risk management, according to a new report.
As global markets brace for a new wave of US tariffs and shifting OPEC+ production strategies, the UAE appears firmly grounded, thanks to strategic oil exemptions, fiscal resilience, and a diversified economy, says a leading industry expert.
