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Saudi fintech Tabby raises $233 million at a $6.5 billion valuation

The Boring Company raises $3 billion as UAE-backed funding accelerates mobility plans

Baldwin Group set to go private in $7.7 billion insurance-sector transaction

Zurich’s £8.1 billion Beazley acquisition moves toward October completion

Brent crude nears $108 as Middle East risks threaten global supply routes

Bank of Japan prepares possible rate increase as oil-driven inflation pressures build

JPMorgan expects investment banking and trading revenue to strengthen in third quarter

Masdar expands Azerbaijan renewable-energy partnership with solar and battery projects

Arabian Drilling wins $532 million Saudi gas contract amid rising energy demand

Saudi Aramco faces fresh supply risks as attacks disrupt regional energy infrastructure

Saudi fintech Tabby raises $233 million at a $6.5 billion valuation

Saudi fintech Tabby raises $233 million at a $6.5 billion valuation

The Boring Company raises $3 billion as UAE-backed funding accelerates mobility plans

The Boring Company raises $3 billion as UAE-backed funding accelerates mobility plans

Baldwin Group set to go private in $7.7 billion insurance-sector transaction

Baldwin Group set to go private in $7.7 billion insurance-sector transaction

Zurich’s £8.1 billion Beazley acquisition moves toward October completion

Zurich’s £8.1 billion Beazley acquisition moves toward October completion

Brent crude nears $108 as Middle East risks threaten global supply routes

Brent crude nears $108 as Middle East risks threaten global supply routes

Bank of Japan prepares possible rate increase as oil-driven inflation pressures build

Bank of Japan prepares possible rate increase as oil-driven inflation pressures build

JPMorgan expects investment banking and trading revenue to strengthen in third quarter

JPMorgan expects investment banking and trading revenue to strengthen in third quarter

Apple’s new CEO and foldable iPhone launch mark a turning point for the company

Apple’s new CEO and foldable iPhone launch mark a turning point for the company

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal reshapes the AI software race

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal reshapes the AI software race

Bank of Japan prepares possible rate increase as oil-driven inflation pressures build

Bank of Japan prepares possible rate increase as oil-driven inflation pressures build

The BOJ is expected to raise rates as higher oil prices and…

JPMorgan expects investment banking and trading revenue to strengthen in third quarter

JPMorgan expects investment banking and trading revenue to strengthen in third quarter

China’s big banks get a $45 billion recapitalization as growth support intensifies

China’s big banks get a $45 billion recapitalization as growth support intensifies

Saudi banks extend profit momentum as regional lenders post record earnings

Saudi banks extend profit momentum as regional lenders post record earnings

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Google’s largest European investment reflects the scale of the AI infrastructure race.

Middle East financial services firms bet on licensing, partnerships and fintech scale-up

Middle East financial services firms bet on licensing, partnerships and fintech scale-up

Abu Dhabi fintech Mal turns a funding round into a regional statement

Abu Dhabi fintech Mal turns a funding round into a regional statement

Gulf IPO slump pushes finance firms to hunt for fees beyond the region

Gulf IPO slump pushes finance firms to hunt for fees beyond the region

Apple’s new CEO and foldable iPhone launch mark a turning point for the company

Apple’s new CEO and foldable iPhone launch mark a turning point for the company

Apple used its first major event under John Ternus to signal a…

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Google’s €13 billion Finland push raises the stakes in Europe’s AI infrastructure race

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal reshapes the AI software race

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal reshapes the AI software race

Saudi Investors Emerge as potential winners in global AI and space-tech race

Saudi Investors Emerge as potential winners in global AI and space-tech race

Azizi plans 10 more project handovers as UAE development pipeline expands

Azizi plans 10 more project handovers as UAE development pipeline expands

The Dubai developer is targeting ten additional handovers after completing seven projects…

Al Akaria awards SAR479 million contracts for Porta Jeddah mixed-use project

Al Akaria awards SAR479 million contracts for Porta Jeddah mixed-use project

Saudi PIF launches Gulf Coast real-estate company for tourism and residential development

Saudi PIF launches Gulf Coast real-estate company for tourism and residential development

Majid Al Futtaim and MIDAR launch $3.1 billion New Cairo project

Majid Al Futtaim and MIDAR launch $3.1 billion New Cairo project

Klea Holding prepares to open first digital medical centre in Saudi Arabia

Klea Holding prepares to open first digital medical centre in Saudi Arabia

Smart Health has completed construction and awaits final approvals for its first…

Mediclinic Middle East plans AED420 million expansion of Dubai hospital services

Mediclinic Middle East plans AED420 million expansion of Dubai hospital services

M42 adopts Oracle Health technology to advance AI-powered precision healthcare in UAE

M42 adopts Oracle Health technology to advance AI-powered precision healthcare in UAE

Innovent gains China rights to Lilly breast cancer drug

Innovent gains China rights to Lilly breast cancer drug

Brent crude nears $108 as Middle East risks threaten global supply routes

Brent crude nears $108 as Middle East risks threaten global supply routes

Brent crude remains elevated as attacks threaten pipelines, ports, tankers and regional…

Masdar expands Azerbaijan renewable-energy partnership with solar and battery projects

Masdar expands Azerbaijan renewable-energy partnership with solar and battery projects

Arabian Drilling wins $532 million Saudi gas contract amid rising energy demand

Arabian Drilling wins $532 million Saudi gas contract amid rising energy demand

Saudi Aramco faces fresh supply risks as attacks disrupt regional energy infrastructure

Saudi Aramco faces fresh supply risks as attacks disrupt regional energy infrastructure

Cecile-Ratcliffe
CEO, HSBC-Continental-Europe
Christian-Fischer
CEO, Bosch
Ronald-Gunawan
CEO, MedcoEnergi
Islam-Al-Bayaa
Incoming CEO, KPMG-Middle-East
Bashaar-Al-Qunaibit
CEO, Bank-Albilad
Knattapisit Krutkrongchai
CEO, FWD-Group Thailand

HSBC Continental Europe appoints Cécile Ratcliffe as chief executive officer

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HSBC Continental Europe appoints Cécile Ratcliffe as chief executive officer

Bosch names Christian Fischer as new CEO in unexpected leadership change

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Bosch names Christian Fischer as new CEO in unexpected leadership change

MedcoEnergi names Ronald Gunawan as chief executive officer

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MedcoEnergi names Ronald Gunawan as chief executive officer

FWD Group appoints Knattapisit Krutkrongchai as Thailand CEO

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FWD Group appoints Knattapisit Krutkrongchai as Thailand CEO

KPMG Middle East appoints Islam Al Bayaa as incoming chief executive officer

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KPMG Middle East appoints Islam Al Bayaa as incoming chief executive officer

Bank Albilad appoints Bashaar Al Qunaibit as chief executive officer

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Bank Albilad appoints Bashaar Al Qunaibit as chief executive officer

Nestle ousts Schneider, appoints Freixe as replacement

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Nestle ousts Schneider, appoints Freixe as replacement

Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as CEO replacing Bob Iger

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Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as CEO replacing Bob Iger

PayPal appoints HP CEO Enrique Lores as new leader

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PayPal appoints HP CEO Enrique Lores as new leader

Dow names COO Karen Carter as next CEO succeeding Fitterling

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Dow names COO Karen Carter as next CEO succeeding Fitterling

Central Bank of Ireland Warns on Evolving Fraud Threats

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Central Bank of Ireland Warns on Evolving Fraud Threats

November 11, 2025

COMSTECH and Huawei launch ICT academy for regional skills push

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COMSTECH and Huawei launch ICT academy for regional skills push

May 13, 2026

T-Mobile Appoints Srini Gopalan as CEO to Accelerate 5G and AI Strategy

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T-Mobile Appoints Srini Gopalan as CEO to Accelerate 5G and AI Strategy

October 6, 2025

Turion Labs Debuts in Singapore: Bridges Korean R&D to SEA Biotech Boom

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Turion Labs Debuts in Singapore: Bridges Korean R&D to SEA Biotech Boom

January 5, 2026

Global Travel Demand Remains Resilient but High Financing Costs Squeeze Hotel and Resort Pipelines

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Global Travel Demand Remains Resilient but High Financing Costs Squeeze Hotel and Resort Pipelines

December 21, 2025

Vietnam’s consumer sector stays robust, with Masan Group rapidly expanding its WinMart+ convenience store network to tap rising middle‑class spending

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Vietnam’s consumer sector stays robust, with Masan Group rapidly expanding its WinMart+ convenience store network to tap rising middle‑class spending

December 22, 2025