Middle East

From Dubai Chocolate to AI: The Middle East in Transition

A sweet retail success in Dubai reflects a deeper transformation across the Middle East — from exporting goods to exporting…

2 months ago

From Oil Barrels to Algorithms: Why the Gulf’s Digital Future Needs Chief AI Officers

With oil prices projected to plateau or decline in the coming years, Gulf states are accelerating efforts to diversify their…

5 months ago

QNB Egypt: Driving Financial Excellence and Inclusion in the Egyptian Market

QNB Egypt, one of the leading financial institutions in Egypt, has been a key player in the country’s banking sector…

8 months ago

A Bold Shift in the Desert: Saudi Arabia’s $100bn Mining Venture and the Future of Battery Metals

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its economic transformation. In its latest move to reduce reliance on the oil that has long…

10 months ago

Driving Change: Empowering Inclusion and Innovation at Boursa Kuwait

At Boursa Kuwait, inclusion, diversity, and innovation drive the mission to transform Kuwait’s capital markets into a platform for opportunity,…

11 months ago

Is Islamic Finance Now Mainstream?

Combatting usury, ensuring ethical standards, and sweeping the world: a new financial cornerstone emerges. Islamic finance has progressively gained traction…

11 months ago

Diversifying Economies via Tech Hubs: Middle East on the Ascent

The region, long linked with abundant energy resources, is undergoing a tremendous shift… Recognising the need to diversify their economies…

1 year ago

The Economics of AI: Talent Before Technology

Transforming Today’s Organisations with Tomorrow’s Leaders Organisations are spending more than ever on AI, but true value lies not just…

1 year ago

Supporting African Businesses: A Focus on Sustainability and Close Customer Relationships

The Access Bank UK Ltd is making significant strides with its international expansion - and there are good reasons for…

1 year ago

Innovation at the Core: How KIB is Shaping Modern Banking

Kuwaiti financial institution embraces innovation, but holds fast to Islamic roots and tradition. In a region where financial institutions often…

1 year ago