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Johannesburg-Born Entrepreneur Kamlesh Parekh Builds Business Bridges From Dubai

Born in Johannesburg and now based in Dubai, entrepreneur Kamlesh Parekh has built a career around helping businesses cross borders, structure deals, and find trusted partners in new markets.

The 50 Most Influential Business Leaders Steering Global Enterprise in 2026

The most influential business leaders of 2026 share common characteristics including AI fluency...

Head of Saudi Arabia’s $38 Billion Gaming Fund Departs Amid Mystery

The executive leading Saudi Arabia's roughly $38 billion gaming fund has quietly left his post...

MENA Crypto Transactions Climb Past $350 Billion as Saudi Arabia Posts 154 Percent Year-Over-Year Surge

MENA crypto transaction volume has crossed $350 billion, with Saudi Arabia posting a 154 percent...

AMD, Cisco Partner with HUMAIN to Deploy AMD Instinct Systems Across Saudi Arabia’s Growing AI Network

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have announced a major expansion of Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence...

How Private Debt Is Reshaping Funding for Gulf Startups as Venture Capital Matures

Gulf startups are increasingly turning to private debt to fund growth as the venture capital market...

Investor Behind Burj Khalifa Sets Sights on African Luxury Hospitality Expansion

An Emirati billionaire linked to Dubai's Burj Khalifa is reportedly exploring new investments in...

MENA Crypto Transactions Climb Past $350 Billion as Saudi Arabia Posts 154 Percent Year-Over-Year Surge

MENA crypto transaction volume has crossed $350 billion, with Saudi Arabia posting a 154 percent...

AMD, Cisco Partner with HUMAIN to Deploy AMD Instinct Systems Across Saudi Arabia’s Growing AI Network

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have announced a major expansion of Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence...

The 50 Most Influential Business Leaders Steering Global Enterprise in 2026

The most influential business leaders of 2026 share common characteristics including AI fluency...

Understanding the Name Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan: Cultural Significance and Background

The name Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan represents a significant pattern in Arabic nomenclature, combining...

How Digital Transformation Is Accelerating the Future of Banking

An examination of how financial institutions are leveraging technology to modernize operations...

The 2026 List of 50 Leading CEOs Shaping Business

This article presents the 2026 CEOs list, highlighting 50 influential leaders across diverse...
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CEO Profiles

Saudi Arabia Clarifies Property Transaction Tax Rules for International Buyers

Saudi Arabia has issued an official clarification on property transaction tax rates for foreign buyers, aiming to reduce regulatory ambiguity and attract international real estate investment.

Exxon Pulls Non-Essential Middle East Staff as Geopolitical Tensions Force Operations Scale-Back

Exxon confirms the evacuation of non-essential Middle East staff and a phased scale-back of regional...

Formula 1 Confirms Abu Dhabi and Qatar Grand Prix Races for Upcoming Season

Formula 1 has officially confirmed the Abu Dhabi and Qatar Grand Prix races as part of its upcoming...

Why Saudi Arabia Is Positioning Itself as the World’s Next Big AI Data Center Hub

Saudi Arabia is emerging as a strategic AI data center hub with Vision 2030 driving massive...

Saudi Arabia Clarifies Property Transaction Tax Rules for International Buyers

Saudi Arabia has issued an official clarification regarding property transaction tax obligations for...

Johannesburg-Born Entrepreneur Kamlesh Parekh Builds Business Bridges From Dubai

Born in Johannesburg and now based in Dubai, entrepreneur Kamlesh Parekh has built a career around...

From Farm Worker to Entrepreneur: How a Filipina Expat Built a New Life in the UAE

A Filipina expat UAE entrepreneur describes her journey from farm laborer to business owner, showing...

Arif Patel Dubai: Tracing the Rise of a Global Entrepreneur

A look at how Arif Patel Dubai built a cross-border business portfolio spanning real estate, retail...

Dubai Woman Turns From Marrying Rich to Building Her Own Fortune in Viral Career Story

A Dubai woman explains why she abandoned the dream of marrying rich and chose to build her own...

Head of Saudi Arabia’s $38 Billion Gaming Fund Departs Amid Mystery

The executive leading Saudi Arabia's roughly $38 billion gaming fund has quietly left his post...

New Murabba CEO Departs as Saudi Arabia’s Mega-Project Reshuffles Leadership

Saudi Arabia's New Murabba Development Company has parted ways with its chief executive as the...

Tareq Alangari Takes the Helm as Lenovo’s Regional President

Lenovo has named Tareq Alangari as its new Senior Vice President and President of the Middle East...

Lockton Receives Saudi Reinsurance License, Names Mohammed Al Rowais to Lead New Operations

Lockton obtains a reinsurance licence in Saudi Arabia and appoints Mohammed Al Rowais as CEO of its...

Dubai Positions Itself as the Go-To Fractional Executive Solution for UAE’s Growing SME Sector

Dubai's emergence as a hub for fractional executive search services is reshaping how UAE SMEs access...

Keolis Taps Yoen Dupuis to Lead Etihad Rail Operations as UAE Prepares for National Passenger Rail Launch

Yoen Dupuis takes the helm at Keolis as operator prepares for Etihad Rail passenger service launch...

Fractional Leadership in the UAE: Rhys Holding and Sam Loyd on a Quiet Hiring Revolution

Rhys Holding and Sam Loyd unpack why fractional leadership UAE is gaining traction, what founders...

Robo.ai Builds UAE Leadership Team with Executive Appointments at Neurovia AI

Robo.ai announces core executive appointments establishing a local UAE leadership team at Neurovia...
Private debt funding growth for GCC startups and scaleups
Startup

How Private Debt Is Reshaping Funding for Gulf Startups as Venture Capital Matures

Gulf startups are increasingly turning to private debt to fund growth as the venture capital market matures, giving founders new options beyond equity.

CertiK Partners With Hub71 as Official Vendor to Strengthen Web3 Security Across Abu Dhabi Startups

CertiK has been named an official vendor at Hub71, giving startups in Abu Dhabi's flagship tech hub...

Vivici and The Every Company Weigh 4-Million-Liter Precision Fermentation Plant in the UAE

Vivici and The Every Company are exploring a 4-million-liter precision fermentation facility in the...

How Private Debt Is Reshaping Startup Financing in the GCC

Private debt is emerging as a serious alternative to venture capital for GCC startups and scaleups...

Hub71 Expands India-Abu Dhabi Startup Corridor With Start-Up Series 2.0 Launch

Hub71 has launched Start-Up Series 2.0, scaling its India-Abu Dhabi startup corridor with broader...

Investor Behind Burj Khalifa Sets Sights on African Luxury Hospitality Expansion

An Emirati billionaire linked to Dubai's Burj Khalifa is reportedly exploring new investments in...

Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities Show Mixed Moves in Recent Sessions

A concise weekly market commentary recapping range-bound equities, easing bond yields, mixed...

Beyond $100bn: Inside the Expanding UAE India Economic Partnership

Bilateral trade between the UAE and India has moved well past the $100bn mark, with investment...

UAE Fintech BILRS Secures Early Venture Funding From Salica Spring Studios

Dubai-headquartered BILRS secures early-stage venture backing from Salica Spring Studios, joining...
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Artificial Intellegence

AMD, Cisco Partner with HUMAIN to Deploy AMD Instinct Systems Across Saudi Arabia’s Growing AI Network

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have announced a major expansion of Saudi Arabia's artificial intelligence infrastructure, with AMD Instinct systems now live across multiple facilities in the kingdom, positioning the region as an emerging AI hub.

AMD Instinct AI Infrastructure Goes Live in Saudi Arabia Through HUMAIN Joint Venture

AMD Instinct AI infrastructure has officially launched in Saudi Arabia through the HUMAIN joint...

AMD Instinct AI Systems Launch in Saudi Arabia, Signaling Major Data Center Push

AMD has deployed its Instinct AI accelerator systems in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant...

Amazon Pours $5.3 Billion Into Saudi Arabia Cloud and AI Infrastructure Expansion

Amazon announces a landmark $5.3 billion investment to expand cloud computing and artificial...

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN Bring Next-Generation AI Infrastructure to Saudi Arabia

AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN have activated AMD Instinct systems inside Saudi Arabia's national AI stack...

MENA Crypto Transactions Climb Past $350 Billion as Saudi Arabia Posts 154 Percent Year-Over-Year Surge

MENA crypto transaction volume has crossed $350 billion, with Saudi Arabia posting a 154 percent...

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Launches Massive Venture Fund to Accelerate AI Ambitions

HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia's national AI company under the Public Investment Fund, is launching a major...

AMD’s AI Infrastructure Deal in Saudi Arabia Signals Major Data Center Expansion With 250 MW on the Horizon

AMD has brought its Instinct GPU systems online in Saudi Arabia, with 250 additional megawatts of AI...

Gold Prices Ease in Saudi Arabia Amid Global Market Shifts: Live Tracking

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia dipped today due to global market influences including USD strength and...