Fitch Ratings has assigned 'neutral' 2026 sector outlook for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Corporates sector, reflecting steady earnings due to ongoing government-led capex in infrastructure and energy.
After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in both Saudi Arabia and UAE is entering a more performance-driven phase amid reports that AI could contribute $135 billion to the kingdom’s economy and $96 billion to the emirates' economy by 2030, said an expert.
For many manufacturers, the workforce challenge is less about having too few people and more about not having the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
Hybrid power is emerging as one of the fastest environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financing wins in the mining sector. It cuts emissions and costs effectively while mitigating energy security risks, improving an organisation’s bankability and investor appeal.
The market for private jet flights is steadily growing – its size is currently estimated at $17.67 billion and is expected to reach $25.79 billion by 2031.
As we move into early 2026, the US dollar is facing growing challenges. Its recent weakness isn’t just part of a normal economic cycle, but it reflects rising political uncertainty and shifting global confidence in the United States.
By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different, says a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Middle East CEOs remain among the most confident globally, with 88% expecting economic growth to strengthen in their own territories, and this is even higher at 93% across the GCC, compared with just 55% of CEOs globally, according to a PwC report.
US President Donald Trump’s appearance at Davos this week could have almost immediate and lasting economic consequences for the global economy, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as tensions over Greenland move toward a decisive phase.
Off-plan offices, logistics hubs, and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai's commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions, says global property consultancy Chestertons.
