The prominence of social media influencers in the Middle East
There has been opposing views on social media and its effect on human connectivity. In this feature, Roland Abi spells out what its influencers stand for in the region post data breach...
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Iran locked out again – What happens to trading favourites in Europe?
Iran faces economic sanctions again, but it has managed to forge multi-million dollar trade deals with many European and Asian nations. It is OPEC’s third largest oil producer, and has a treasure trove of minerals and natural resources, but with Trump’ administration coming down hard on Iran, what happens next?...
Oil prices are rising due to instability in the Middle East
Oil prices are on the rise after political instability in the Middle East, say traders, as energy stocks emerge as viable investment options and job opportunities in the sector look bright...
Freedium announces commodity-centric digital currency at Dubai Blockchain Forum
Freedium has partnered with Wanchain, VAPHR and Bitsapphire to support the establishment of its first digital currency...
Siemens expands its digital footprint in the Middle East
“Siemens also believes knowledge transfer and developing local skills are top priorities,” says Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and UAE...
Energy, mining and utilities sector leans green as M&A activity dips
According to the report, new research suggests that the Energy, Mining & Utilities (EMU) sector has undergone a structural shift as EMU leans green...
S&P Global Ratings: Global credit conditions tempered by potential Sino-US trade war
The company recently published its quarterly updates on credit conditions in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America on the evolution of macroeconomic conditions and broad financial trends...
Sharjah Asset Management races towards emirate’s 2020 goal
An exclusive tete-e-tete with leading asset management company Sharjah Asset Management reveals the company’s forward-thinking approach to business and developing sustainable goals, making a strong case for achieving Sharjah’s 2020 Vision...
The fourth edition of HR Tech MENA Summit will feature the region’s digital revolution
The two-day event will focus on the impact of technology developments in Human Resource function across organisational set-ups...
Kuwait mega project seeks major foreign investors
Kuwait's Northern Gulf Gateway project is now open for investments from US, Europe, China and Asia...