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Network International buys Rakbank’s merchant acquiring business

Sat, 29 Nov 2025

Network International (Network), a leading fintech company with operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, said it has reached an agreement with leading UAE group Rakbank to buy its merchant acquiring business in the emirates.

Education, HR & Training Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain EDB wraps up 5-day US visit; showcases investment potential

Sun, 05 Oct 2025

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) said it has successfully concluded a five-day visit to the US which was mainly aimed at showcasing the kingdom’s compelling value proposition and ease of doing business to leading US-based companies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping AI & Automation

Future leaders urge adaptability, youth inclusion as AI reshapes societies

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Leaders from technology, business and civil society called for greater adaptability, investment in human capabilities and youth inclusion as artificial intelligence reshapes societies, economies and workplaces, during the opening session of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 in Dubai.

Enterprise IT Infrastructure

UiPath Cartographer helps build actionable view of how a business runs

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

UiPath, a leader in business orchestration and automation, has launched UiPath Cartographer, a new product for building the Map of Work, a living, governed view of how an enterprise process actually runs.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sabic plans to sell its major Europe, Americas businesses

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

In a strategic move, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) has agreed to divest its entire stake in Sabic Europe (including the group's petrochemicals business and assets in the European Union) along with its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in Europe and the Americas.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Uncertainty accelerating business transformation says research

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Uncertainty isn’t slowing business down across the world – it’s accelerating transformation, says a new research from IBM Institute for Business Value.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global leaders to chart sustainable future at top Bahrain forum

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Leading global advisory groups, policymakers, sustainability leaders and business decision-makers will be in Bahrain for the Sustainability Forum Middle East event where they will discuss ways to tackle climate risks, embed sustainability into core business models as well as boost net-zero transition.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Chamber of Commerce members' exports hit $97bn

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce recorded their highest-ever annual exports and re-exports in 2025, reaching AED356.5 billion ($97.07 billion), a growth of 15.1% compared to AED309.6 billion in 2024, it has been revealed.