Economy GCC economic data The latest economic indicators for the Gulf Co-operation Council countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain – plus links to in-depth pages on each country November 20, 2024
People & Lifestyle Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed passes away Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah passed away on Saturday. He was 86. Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah has been named as his successor. Sheikh Meshal has been Kuwait’s de facto ruler since 2021 due to Sheikh Nawaf’s frail health. The country has announced 40 days of mourning and a three-day closure of official departments. […] December 16, 2023
Video length: 01:03 AGBI AI EVENT Tech AI can redefine customer experience, say experts Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the customer experience, said a panel of leading experts during a special reception hosted by Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). The exclusive invite-only event, sponsored by Oliver Wyman at the Capital Club Dubai on November 15, welcomed an audience of senior business leaders from across the UAE to […] November 16, 2023
Video length: 07:09 Video Media & Advertising AGBI gets seen and heard on Dubai Eye AGBI made its debut on Dubai Eye radio where Editor-in-Chief James Drummond talked about Saudi Arabia’s civil nuclear ambitions. This is the first in a regular slot on the Business Breakfast show where we examine the top stories. Watch our first show now. October 12, 2023
60 seconds with ... Melda Akin, founder of D14 and Sirius Labs Based in Dubai, Melda Akin is founder of AI company D14.AI and recently launched Sirius Labs, a mentorship and training app aimed at women. What does your company do? D14.AI is an AI company that aims to solve optimisation challenges for businesses. I also recently launched Sirius Labs, an AI-driven training and mentorship application. It aims […] March 31, 2023
Business of Sport Qatari consortium confirms bid for Manchester United Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani, the son of a former prime minister of Qatar, has confirmed that his consortium has made a bid to buy Manchester United. “The bid plans to return the club to its former glories,” the consortium said in a statement. “The bid will be completely debt free via […] February 19, 2023
Business of Sport Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in a deal that is expected to earn him over $200 million a year. The Portuguese striker, 37, agreed a contract yesterday that runs until 2025. He was a free agent after leaving Manchester United by mutual agreement in November following an interview he gave […] December 31, 2022
How I got to the top Lifestyle Kemal Yazici, founder, Bedia Gallery Kemal Yazici is founder of Bedia Gallery, an art gallery and studio located in Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. What does your company do? Currently Bedia Gallery is exhibiting my artworks. However, in the very near future we will work together with Turkish and German artists and curators. Also, in the long term we […] December 23, 2022
How I got to the top Entrepreneurs Katie Wachsberger, co-founder, Dana Global Dana Global is an Abu Dhabi-based venture builder for women-led startups in desert technology: agtech, foodtech, water solutions, circular economy, and renewable energy specifically geared for the unique desert climate of the Middle East. What does your company do? We work closely with our portfolio companies – early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs – to guide them […] December 16, 2022
How I got to the top Retail Nidhima Kohli, CEO, Beauty Tribe What does your company do? Beauty Tribe is the first regional beauty pure play e-commerce site offering customers a curated shopping experience provided by beauty professionals – with a unique three-hour delivery time. It improves on the experiences shoppers are having elsewhere online: struggling with many counterfeit products, long delivery times, or lacking information on […] July 15, 2022
Agriculture Egypt can still buy Indian wheat despite export ban Any agreements by Egypt’s government to purchase Indian wheat will not be affected by an export ban announced by New Delhi, Egypt’s supply minister said yesterday. “For India, we are talking with them on the basis of a government agreement. The ban exempts governments including the government of Egypt,” minister Ali Moselhy said. Egypt, the world’s largest wheat […] May 16, 2022
Business of Sport Newcastle United strip to be Saudi Arabia green Newcastle United’s away kit for next season will be green and white, to reflect the club’s new owners from Saudi Arabia. Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund, bought an 80 percent stake in the football club for £305 million last October. And to attract more supporters from the region the players will wear […] May 13, 2022
Energy TotalEnergies says Yemen plant could take six months to restart TotalEnergies’ plant in Yemen is “preserved”, the head of the French oil major said on Thursday, though it could take some six months to restart operations there. “According to our assumptions, it could take six months to restart the plant,” Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said in a call, noting that the energy giant was not part of […] May 6, 2022
