FeaturedOil & GasSaudi boosts oil output despite Iran disruptions, targets 10 million bpd export capacityInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 The Kingdom pumped 8.372 million barrels per day in September, up well over two million bpd from August, stated OPEC+ data... Read more
FeaturedTransportStellantis deepens Leapmotor partnership to boost electric car push in EuropeInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 Stellantis' European shipments, in Q3 2026, rose 10% to 588,000 units, fuelled by demand for EV models... Read more
FeaturedWealth ManagementUAE wealth to hit USD 6 trillion by 2030 despite Iran war jitters, says BCG reportInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 BCG expects the number of ultra-rich residents to climb to 800 as property, financial assets and cross-border wealth underpin the UAE's growth... Read more
BankingFeaturedVisa gets Beijing’s green light after 40-year wait to crack ChinaInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 While Visa gets preliminary approval to enter a USD 143.9 trillion market dominated by UnionPay and mobile wallets, a final licence still remains elusive... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyApple enters smart home market with USD 299 HomeView Display, personalised SiriInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 15, 2026October 14, 2026 HomeView features a seven-inch Liquid Retina display, an integrated speaker system and facial recognition for personalised user profiles... Read more
FeaturedFintechForbes Middle East Fintech 50: UAE leads ranking with 15 firmsInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Gulf fintechs processed more than USD 260 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt following the Emirates in a ranking spanning 10 countries... Read more
FeaturedTransportParis Motor Show: Caught between China and Tesla, European carmakers refuse to give upInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 A record 20 Chinese brands in Paris and Tesla's driver-assist push leave Europe's legacy automakers fighting on two fronts at home... Read more
AviationFeaturedAirAsia CEO denies report of funding talks with Malaysian governmentInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 AirAsia has been hit by soaring jet fuel costs that surged 66% in Q2 from the prior quarter to an average of USD 183 a barrel... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedGreece plans 10% tax on crypto gains as Europe tightens digital asset rulesInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Draft legislation proposes a 500 euro annual exemption, while returns from staking and crypto lending would also face a 10% levy... Read more
FeaturedMarketsEpic listings: From Saudi Aramco to SpaceX as Anthropic’s USD 2 trillion debut beckonsInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 13, 2026October 12, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 13, 2026October 12, 2026 As Dario Amodei’s AI titan prepares to cross the public threshold, the mechanics of the mega-IPO are being fundamentally rewritten... Read more