IFC Taps Abdullah Jefri to Lead GCC Division Amid Diversification Drive
IFC appoints Saudi finance veteran Abdullah Jefri Division Director GCC, focusing sustainable growth, cross-border investments, and private capital mobilization aligned…
Month: March 2026
UAE Markets Rebound Amid Volatility After Two-Day Geopolitical Halt
ADX and DFM reopen after Iran strikes suspension, capping declines at 5% as stocks slide 3-5%; SCA monitors for stability…
Censys has appointed Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani as VP for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
Censys has appointed Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani as Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region…
HONOR Majlis Captures Ramadan’s Spirit of Connection
HONOR hosts intimate suhoor Majlis at Palm Garden, uniting partners and media for storytelling, music, and reflection to embody Ramadan’s…
StickyGinger Lands RAKTDA GCC PR Mandate for Tourism Boost
StickyGinger appointed PR agency for RAKTDA across GCC, handling media relations and strategy to promote Ras Al Khaimah’s beaches, adventures,…
Gulf Business Events Triple in Three Years with $270B Travel Boom
Gulf business events have tripled since 2023, powered by a $270 billion global corporate travel surge. UAE and Saudi Arabia…
Strait of Hormuz on edge: Oil shipments pause as conflict deepens
Strait of Hormuz oil shipments halted as Iran-Gulf conflict intensifies, driving Brent crude over $120. Tanker diversions, naval escorts, and…
Sumerge and HRSD Celebrate Successful Delivery of Strategic Digital Transformation Projects in Riyadh
Sumerge and HRSD mark a milestone with the successful rollout of key digital transformation projects in Riyadh, boosting efficiency and…
Dubai Gold Surges to One-Month High Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Dubai gold prices hit a one-month peak at Dh646.50 per gram as Middle East conflicts drive safe-haven demand, with global…
Saudi Firms Boost Hiring and Pay Despite PMI Nine-Month Low
Saudi companies ramp up hiring and wages in February 2026 as PMI drops to 54.2, signaling resilience amid economic pressures…