Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 4:16 pm

MENA region witnesses increased M&A activity in the first 9 months of 2025 with 649 deals totaling US$69.1b

According to the EY MENA M&A Insights 9M 2025 report, the MENA region recorded a 23% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first nine months of this year with 649 deals with a total value of US$69.1b. The GCC region accounted for the majority of the deals at 500, valued at...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 4:13 pm

GCC Ranks 2nd Globally as an AI Powerhouse: High Adoption, Strong Leadership, and Bold Transformation

 As AI becomes more mainstream, optimism and confidence in the GCC are notably higher than global averages, according to Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) latest "From Pilots to Progress: AI at Work in the GCC" study. The survey reveals that in 2025, the region ranked 2nd globally in AI...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 4:09 pm

Finalists for the Light Middle East Awards 2026 highlight excellence in global lighting design and technology

The Light Middle East Awards, the region’s most prestigious celebration of lighting excellence, has unveiled the finalists for the 12th edition of the awards, which is set to take place on 14 January at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai.  Recognised as the largest and most influential awards...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 4:07 pm

AI is no longer a side project: Technology leaders at ADIPEC call for bold, coordinated investment to accelerate energy progress

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day 2 of ADIPEC 2025, where global energy, technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at ADIPEC 2025...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 4:04 pm

Azizi Developments Launches Azizi Gabriel in Dubai’s Downtown Jebel Ali

Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, has announced the launch of Azizi Gabriel, its newest residential development in the heart of Downtown Jebel Ali - a rapidly evolving district that connects Dubai’s key business, industrial, and lifestyle...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 3:59 pm

UAE leads regional ambition, with 58% of energy organizations targeting full autonomy within five years

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today unveils new research revealing that nearly 80% of Middle East energy sector leaders report advanced operational readiness, highlighting the region’s strong ambition toward autonomous operations. The Middle East findings of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 3:53 pm

Deloitte Middle East Launches Human Capital Trends 2025 Report: Navigating Work in the Age of AI, Agility, and Human Sustainability

 Deloitte Middle East has launched its Human Capital Trends Report 2025, unveiling eight timely studies that examine the evolving relationship between organizations and the workforce in a time of accelerated disruption. The report provides practical insights for leaders looking to navigate the ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 5 November, 2025 3:50 pm

Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference Convenes Regional Leaders to Advance GCC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference: Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth successfully convened on 3 November at Barahat Msheireb. Organised by The Business Year in partnership with Msheireb Properties, with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 November, 2025 3:11 pm

Ariston Middle East Launches New PRO1 Eco Water Heater: Italian Innovation Meets Smart Energy Efficiency

Ariston Middle East, a leading provider of high-efficiency thermal comfort solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation: the PRO1 Eco Medium Storage Electric Water Heater. This next-generation product combines Italian craftsmanship with advanced smart technology to deliver...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 4 November, 2025 10:40 am

KEC subsidiary signs 2 SAR 149M contracts for IWD Project phase 1

Knowledge Economic City (KEC) and its subsidiary, Algharraa International Real Estate Development Co., signed two contracts, today Nov. 4, for the first phase of the Islamic World Avenue project (IWD) valued at SAR 149 million. In separate statements to Tadawul, the company said ...

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