Mideast

The third Saudi Water Forum, being held in Riyadh until May 1, has featured 10 workshops focusing on the future of the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The forum was inaugurated on Monday by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of…
Read More...

The entry of Chinese car models in the Middle East could drive regional electric vehicle sales, as global figures are projected to reach 17 million units by 2024. According to the latest International Energy Agency report, this marks a…
Read More...

Spending by Muslims on media and recreation reached $231 billion in 2021 and is forecast to grow to $308 billion by 2025, according to the “State of the Global Islamic Economy 2022” report. It also revealed that Saudi Arabia ranks fourth in…
Read More...

Luxury hotel operator Dorchester Collection on Thursday welcomed its first dining and overnight guests at its latest establishment in Dubai, The Lana. Designed by Dubai’s architecture firm Foster + Partners, the 30-storey building has…
Read More...

The escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the world economy. As the international community watches this tragic spectacle unfold, the question arises: Could this be the pivotal…
Read More...

The United Nations chief said Tuesday he was “deeply alarmed” by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, while the UN refugee agency appealed for the divided Security Council to act. The 15-member Council has not adopted any…
Read More...

The Middle East will be at the forefront of “environmental catastrophe” if the international community fails to get back on track with its efforts to curb climate change, Iraq’s prime minister said on Friday. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani told…
Read More...

The Middle East is “on the cusp of a historic peace,” Israel’s prime minister said on Friday, referring to US-brokered efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. Addressing the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Benjamin…
Read More...

The Middle East is at a “critical crossroads,” but a new narrative based on peace and prosperity can be created through economic investment, Jordan’s King Abdullah II said on Wednesday. The country is battling the twin threats of surging…
Read More...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ranked first in the Middle East region and seventh worldwide among 100 global state-owned funds for scoring high in governance, sustainability and resilience practices, according to the evaluation of…
Read More...