Business Insight from across the Middle East and Africa.

The extraction of valuable minerals like lithium and cobalt could be leveraged to create local industries, such as battery manufacturing, enhancing intra-African trade.

United Kingdom, 2024 – MEA Markets proudly announces Power Knot’s recognition as the Best Eco-Friendly Food Waste Disposal Solutions Supplier within the MEA Business Awards 2024.

Leading global brand experience agency, The fresh Group, has been awarded the prestigious contract to deliver the Milken Institute’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit.

WTS Energy, is proud to announce its formal expansion into Saudi Arabia with the establishment of WTS Energy Arabia.

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.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with Presight.

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 ...

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently hosted an interactive session on enhancing sales strategies titled “Sales Models to Drive Growth”.

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...

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...

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 ...

In recent years, savvy Nigerian investors have been expanding their portfolios beyond local markets, seeking stable, high-yield opportunities abroad.

Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continent's vast economic potential. ...

Cash is a uniquely expensive and inconvenient way to do business. However, shifting to a world of cashless payments is easier said than done, as many policymakers have discovered to their cost. The Nigerian Government is taking unprecedented steps...

Delivering unparalleled fintech solutions for capital market industries, SYPEX introduces its software to a plethora of clients withing to invest, and manage their investments, with ease. Here we learn more from Co-founder and Associate Director H...

China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe's interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists warned of a permanent debt trap.

After a brief upward trend spanning two months, the headline inflation rate in South Africa showed signs of moderation, declining from 5.6% in February to 5.3% in March.

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 ...

The adoption of digital commerce in MENA has skyrocketed over the past few years. Countries that were once deeply attached to cash and physical transactions have shot to digital maturity in just a few years. According to Checkout.com’s 4th annual ...

Whilst the pace of transformation in Saudi is evident, the tourism boom has upped the ante on the need for speed in developing giga projects and tourism destinations in Saudi.

For many retailers, winter is one of the weakest periods for retail trading in South Africa, however, a big data analysis commission by Capital Connect shows that retail sales tend to pick up in winter after the quiet autumn months. Research cond...

In the path of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, sustainable aviation fuel and alternative fuels have risen to prominence as central topics in discussions, meetings, and international conferences concerning the future of the aviation in...

Delivering unparalleled fintech solutions for capital market industries, SYPEX introduces its software to a plethora of clients withing to invest, and manage their investments, with ease. Here we learn more from Co-founder and Associate Director H...

UN Tourism has launched the second edition of its Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. The initiative aims to highlight and support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of sustainable tourism and technology across the region.

Knight Frank MEA’s Healthcare division is proud to announce its collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in releasing the latest edition the Dubai Health Investment Guide 2024.

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...

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced the launch of one of the first digital manufacturing platforms in the region to unlock additional value through Industry 4.0...

The Saudi General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) launched on Tuesday the inaugural phase of E-Passport gates at Terminals 3 and 4 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Coaching is a caring profession characterised by a trusted relationship, authentic connection, and a collaborative partnership between the coach and client.

In the vast continuum of medical breakthroughs, the world stands poised on the precipice of a transformative era. This epoch is being shaped by the groundbreaking feats of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. INNOVIA Biobank is pioneering ...

Cloud adoption across the Middle East has passed the initial adoption phase and is poised for accelerated growth, with a significant proportion of companies already capturing tangible value from the cloud, according to the latest report by Strateg...

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) expands its Dell Generative AI Solutions portfolio, helping businesses transform how they work along every step of their generative AI (GenAI) journeys.

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...

Dubai Customs continues to support efforts for protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights by strengthening cooperation and coordination with the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA).