Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded its fourth edition on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level dialogue on energy transition, sustainable finance, and long-term competitiveness and climate transformation featuring more than 650 regional and global leaders.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level talks on energy transition, sustainable finance and long-term competitiveness with global experts reflecting the kingdom’s growing role in shaping the regional climate and sustainability agenda.
Travelers are entering a passion-driven era of exploration. Priority Pass’s report, From Stadiums to Spas, surveys over 12,000 travellers across 20 markets, revealing sports and wellness as key travel motivators: 47% for wellness, 20% for sports, and 33% for both, shaping personalised journeys worldwide.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) concluded on a successful note in Bahrain following two days of high-level talks on energy transition, sustainable finance and long-term competitiveness with global experts reflecting the kingdom’s growing role in shaping the regional climate and sustainability agenda.
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.
UAE-based First Group Real Estate has announced the landmark opening of the world’s tallest hotel - Ciel Dubai Marina - standing at 377m high. The skyscraper brings 82 floors of architectural design, immersive dining and panoramic views to one of Dubai’s most celebrated districts.
Sustainability Forum Middle East kicked off its fourth edition today in Bahrain drawing more than 500 senior government and business leaders as well as global sustainability experts who will address the issue of accelerating climate action and focus on a low carbon future during the two-day event.
Lockheed Martin has opened a major software factory in Riyadh to introduce the global defence major’s hitech software development ecosystem to the kingdom. Also it is setting up an in-country Talent Studio to boost digital and enterprise capabilities within the Saudi workforce.
Middle East-based HITEK AI, a part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a three-year SAFETEK Services Agreement with Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co (IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain), marking a major step in IKEA’s commitment to elevating Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) governance.
Emirates NBD Capital, the investment banking arm of Emirates NBD, has received regulatory approval for a Category I Merchant Banking licence from SEBI, India’s market regulator, becoming the first Middle Eastern investment bank to secure Category I licensure.
AD Ports Group has announced that its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, has signed a partnership deal with US-based BigBear.ai, a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, to explore and develop next generation AI-powered digital trade, customs and logistics solutions.
Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for INFINITI in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, has announced the arrival of the refreshed INFINITI QX60, including the introduction of the first-ever QX60 SPORT grade in the capital.
Merit, a global engagement and incentives technology company headquartered in Riyadh, has announced the acquisition of Synchro Marketing, an Australian market leader in sales incentive programmes for the automotive and oil & gas sectors.
Saudi Arabia is drafting plans to expand its premium residency programme to a wider group of high-value individuals, including superyacht owners, buyers of homes in flagship Vision 2030 developments and top-performing students, Reuters said quoting a person with direct knowledge of the matter.