Business Insight from across the Middle East and Africa.

Bupa Arabia has concluded the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea destination, bringing together corporate champions from across Saudi Arabia for a three day sports and wellness experience that promotes active lifes...

RAKEZ Wraps Up India Roadshow with Strategic FICCI MoU and UAE–India Start-up Series Finale

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Emerge — a joint venture between Masdar and EDF power solutions — signed a Memorandum of Understa...

Recruiting in the Middle East presents significant opportunities for expansion. However, it also requires adapting to a new market with different professional expectations. To succeed, multinational companies must learn to balance business strateg...

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and i...

In the glimmering architecture of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, where imagination meets invention, a quiet story from Armenia unfolds — one woven not of spectacle but of substance.

Saudi Arabia is just days away from welcoming the inaugural edition of Saudi Lifestyle Week (SLW), taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) from October 6–8, 2025.

Let’s get real: strolling under Dubai’s desert sun isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s borderline madness. Sure, the city has jaw-dropping skyscrapers and glittering malls, but try hopping between them on foot and you’ll be roasted before your latte c...

Luxury diamond jeweller Austen & Blake is pleased to announce the opening of a new store location in Dubai. 

Europe has surged. According to the African Private Capital Association, foreign investment from African companies into European markets grew by more than 40% between 2019 and 2024. Meanwhile, Persian Gulf startups are setting up operations in EU ...

As the digital asset market evolves, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are looking for safer, more efficient ways to execute large crypto trades. A typical crypto trading platform may work for retail users, but for tho...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing an explosive rise, driven by mobile and instant payment solutions, which also underscores the need for robust cybersecurity and regulatory safeguards to maintain the integrity of its financial system.

Managing a company is a complex task that requires not only leadership skills but also modern tools that streamline daily operations. An ERP system that combines accounting with essential CRM features is one of the most effective solutions for bus...

For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens.

UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held its Annual General Meeting, under the chairmanship of Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, and in the presence of members of the Board of Directors of the Federation and representatives of member ...

The move aims to generate revenue that would help cover the costs of continuous development and digital transformation initiatives undertaken by banks.

In Libya, a shortage of cash in the banking system has pushed many to turn to cards for payments.

The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it, the festive season and general anticipation for that hard-earned vacation that many South Africans work so hard for during the year. While this is a time of good cheer and increased shopping a...

Fortinet’s 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals that 86% of organisations experienced breaches in 2024, with AI adoption surging but AI expertise lagging. In Saudi Arabia, rapid Vision 2030 digital transformation is amplifying deman...

CJ 4DPLEX and Nu Metro Cinemas announced they have broadened their partnership to bring the first-ever SCREENX auditorium to South Africa.

Manish Malhotra is one of the few designers who can say that they have influenced a country's visual language.

UTRIX, a leading provider of innovative feed solutions in the Middle East, has announced ambitious growth plans.

Leading private network for the global sports industry, Premier Sports Network [PSN], is marking ten successful years in business with the expansion of its physical presence from London and New York, to the Middle East.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed a co-financing agreement to strengthen efforts to support small-scale farming and improve food security.

Marrakech is fast becoming the must-visit destination of 2025, with Google Search Trends revealing an extraordinary 5000% increase in searches for the city and over 1.2 million posts on TikTok the destination is certainly seeing a surge in interest.

Nayyer Group, a leading geotextile and carpet producer from Pakistan, is establishing its subsidiary—Nayyer Carpets—with a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaimah.

The retail sector in South Africa has experienced significant distress in the last year, with several high-profile retail businesses entering business rescue proceedings. Retail giants like AutoZone, West Pack and Cross Trainer, for example, have ...

RAKEZ Wraps Up India Roadshow with Strategic FICCI MoU and UAE–India Start-up Series Finale

Saudi Arabia is just days away from welcoming the inaugural edition of Saudi Lifestyle Week (SLW), taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) from October 6–8, 2025.

Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced the continued expansion and significant momentum of its AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing with a focused acceleration of automotive-specific solutions.

MindHYVE.ai™ and TechMindset Africa proudly announce the official launch of ArthurAI, a groundbreaking AGI-powered education platform, marking a pivotal milestone in their strategic partnership to transform the future of learning across the Africa...

Manish Malhotra is one of the few designers who can say that they have influenced a country's visual language.

Blockchain technology is transforming transactions by making them faster, more cost-effective, and secure, with improved transparency and traceability.

Sumaiyya Nyansige, who secured her current position as a Security Consultant, credits her success to her involvement in the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) during its 2nd cohort. She shared that the skills she gained through the program ...

The truth of the matter is - if you want to stay ahead of the competition - you need to be more efficient, and more adaptable, than they are. One of the most game-changing tools available to businesses today is cloud-based Enterprise Resource Plan...

Margy Mommertz completed her contract role as an HR Director in a company in October 2023 and wanted to seek greater job stability. “I wanted to find my way into a full-time career with security in a stable company, and not contract work,” she say...

Fortinet’s 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals that 86% of organisations experienced breaches in 2024, with AI adoption surging but AI expertise lagging. In Saudi Arabia, rapid Vision 2030 digital transformation is amplifying deman...

Located in Casablanca, Morocco, I&I Law Firm is a multidisciplinary firm offering a comprehensive suite of services to advise, assist, and guide clients traversing the complex landscape of business law.

Karen Holden, one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and disruptive legal minds, and CEO of A City Law Firm , has partnered with accelerator agency Asiarath in Dubai to help UK businesses navigate opportunities in the booming Middle Eastern market.

While the global economy is becoming increasingly interconnected, the need for standardized financial processes has never been greater. Continuous Transaction Controls offer a relatively new approach to transaction data reporting and verification ...

The Nigerian maritime sector has different surveillance systems that monitor activities in order to checkmate illegal operations and enhance security.

As a real estate professional in the Middle East, you understand the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships in a market that values personal connections and trust.

In the complex world of business, contract disputes are almost inevitable. One such dispute that often arises is a breach of contract, where one party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in the contract.

Arabian MEP Contracting is a grade A and ISO-certified MEP company in Qatar, approved by Kahrama for electrical works and QCDD for firefighting and fire protection systems.

The main driver for interconnectedness of the world is free trade and human immigration. People are constantly seeking avenues to migrate to different parts of the world for building a future for their families, better employment opportunities, ac...