Business of Sport Qatar’s BeIN Sports extends Premier League TV deal Qatari broadcaster BeIN Media Group has secured the rights to telecast UK Premier League matches across the Middle East and North Africa region (Mena) until the end of the 2027/28 season. All the 380 games in each season will be telecast live in 24 countries on its flagship BeIN Sports network, the company said in […] June 18, 2025
Trade Dubai shifts into global top tier for events impact Dubai’s large-scale events are having a positive impact on the local economy, buoying a variety of sectors and propelling the emirate into the “global top tier” of cities with the most influential events industries, analysts say. The most recent figures from the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) show that a record number of events staged […] June 18, 2025 In association with
Opinion Trade Dubai’s trade mission meets African realities The potential and the pitfalls were evident during Dubai Chambers' trip to Angola and Mozambique June 17, 2025
Markets Al Habtoor Group considers IPO for hospitality division Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor has revealed plans to list the hospitality arm of his family conglomerate on the Dubai Financial Market. “We are not in need of recognition or to prove our strength. But we believe that inviting citizens and investors to join us on this journey is a natural extension of our values […] June 17, 2025
Opinion Economy The hare and the tortoise of Arab economic reform Saudi Arabia speeds ahead and Morocco climbs steadily. Each has lessons to share June 16, 2025
Food & Drink Almarai buys drinking water maker for $277m Saudi dairy and juice producer Almarai has ventured into the bottled drinking water segment with the acquisition of a local company. The company purchased Pure Beverages Industry Company, the owner of the Ival and Oska bottled water brands, for just over SAR1 billion ($277 million), according to a statement published on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) on Sunday. […] June 16, 2025
