Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that it has achieved remarkable growth across all performance indicators in the first half with its total cumulative investment volume surging to nearly RO7.8 billion ($20.2 billion), up 2% over last year.
Global financial leaders discussed the future of investment strategies, financial governance and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy at an executive roundtable held in Manama. It was hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University.
Dubai’s economy continued to maintain its strong upward momentum in the first half of 2025, with the emirate’s GDP growing 4.4 percent to reach AED241 billion ($65.62 billion) in the first half of the year. In the second quarter alone, Dubai’s GDP climbed 4.7 percent to AED122 billion ($33.22 billion).
Relentless optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) continues to propel global markets, even as political and fiscal uncertainty dominates headlines in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom, according to a recent research note from Barclays.
Saudi Arabia’s construction activity expanded for a fifth consecutive month in September, although the pace of growth eased from August, according to a report. The activity increased across the key sectors of residential, non-residential structures and infrastructure supported by new orders.
The emerging robotaxi market is one of the most dynamic segments of the automotive industry today and is poised to reach 1.53 million vehicles in 2036.
Sharjah's 45% growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2025 reflects the competitiveness of the UAE economy.
The Artificial Intelligence market in UAE is poised for solid growth over the next few years and is set to hit AED170 billion ($46.3 billion) by 2030, thanks to the backing from sovereign funds and policies like Strategic Plan 2031 leading the way, said a new report.
United Arab Bank (UAB) has posted a net profit of AED333 million ($90.7 million) for the first nine months (9M) of 2026, up 6% year-on-year.
Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.
