QatarEnergy LNG awards $4bn gas project package. QatarEnergy LNG selects Saipem and COOEC for this vital offshore contract. The move bolsters gas production from Qatar's North Field.
Contract Breakdown
QatarEnergy LNG...
Joint venture of Brookfield and Qai will create an investment platform of up to 20 billion dollars to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in Qatar and selected global markets. The...
E-participation in the Gulf is changing the way people connect with their governments. Digital platforms give residents a chance to share their ideas and opinions easily online. This helps...
The impact of real-time data and verified valuations on market efficiency in today’s fast-changing market environment is transformational. Investors, businesses, and policymakers benefit greatly from timely and accurate information,...
Marwan Marzouk Boodai is one of Kuwait’s most respected business leaders. For more than two decades, he has been known for turning obstacles into opportunities and guiding companies toward lasting success.
He is best recognized today as the Chairman of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s pioneering private...
E-participation in the Gulf is changing the way people connect with their governments. Digital platforms give residents a chance to share their ideas and opinions easily online. This helps governments listen better and...
The impact of real-time data and verified valuations on market efficiency in today’s fast-changing market environment is transformational. Investors, businesses, and policymakers benefit greatly from timely and accurate information, enabling smarter decisions that...
ABHI and Zignaly Real World Yield UAE mark a major milestone in the region’s digital finance industry. The two companies have launched the UAE’s first real-world asset (RWA) private credit product, offering global stablecoin investors...
NVIDIA AI Chips Shipment marks a major step for HUMAIN and for Saudi Arabia’s AI plans. The company has received its first batch of advanced GPUs and started installing them in its data...
Telenor Pakistan buyout reaches completion as PTCL Group, part of UAE firm e&, takes full control. The deal closes after all approvals arrive. This move reshapes Pakistan's telecom sector with a stronger player....
NVIDIA AI Chips Shipment marks a major step for HUMAIN and for Saudi Arabia’s AI plans. The company has received its first batch of advanced GPUs and started installing them in its data centers....
The impact of fintech regulation on startup funding in the Middle East is significant and multifaceted. Clear and supportive regulatory frameworks have been instrumental in attracting investment to fintech startups, enabling innovation and growth in the region’s digital financial services sector. These regulations help balance the rapid evolution of fintech with necessary consumer protections, fostering investor confidence and expanding funding opportunities.
Fintech Regulation and Its Role in the Middle East
Fintech...
NVIDIA AI Chips Shipment marks a major step for HUMAIN and for Saudi Arabia’s AI plans. The company has received its first batch of advanced GPUs and started installing them in its data centers. Engineers are now testing the systems to prepare them for commercial use.
Delivery And Setup
HUMAIN secured the first shipment of the latest NVIDIA AI chips in late December 2025. The company’s leadership confirmed the delivery and underlined how quickly teams moved...
Launched with the approval of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, this ambitious plan leverages the Kingdom’s strengths, such as its pivotal role in the Arab and Islamic worlds, substantial investment capabilities, and strategic geographic...
ABHI and Zignaly Real World Yield UAE mark a major milestone in the region’s digital finance industry. The two companies have launched the UAE’s first real-world asset (RWA) private credit product, offering global stablecoin investors access to real, asset-backed yield linked to ABHI’s SME financing portfolio. With a minimum investment of just $10, this collaboration opens the door for wider investor participation and brings blockchain technology closer to real economic activity.
A New Model for Real Economic Yield
The partnership introduces a system in which ABHI finances short-term SME receivables using stablecoin capital sourced through Zignaly’s global investor base. Instead of...
In 2025, the financial services sector is experiencing a transformative wave, driven by visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining banking and investment through innovation, digital transformation, and a commitment to ethical practices, particularly in Islamic finance. These leaders, primarily based in the Middle East, are steering their organizations toward global prominence by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, forging strategic partnerships, and aligning with regional economic goals.
Hisham Hammoud—Aafaq Islamic Finance
Hisham Hammoud, CEO of Aafaq Islamic Finance, brings over 25 years of banking experience to drive digital transformation in Sharia-compliant finance. Since his appointment in 2022, Hammoud has spearheaded partnerships, such as with DMCC...
The insurance industry in the Middle East and beyond is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by innovative leadership and a focus on customer-centric solutions. Below is a listicle of the top 10 insurance companies to watch in 2025, each led by visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining reliability, trust, and innovation in the sector.
Top 10 Most Reliable Insurance Companies to Watch in 2025
1. MENA InsureLab—Aicha Ghaffari
Aicha Ghaffari, Managing Director of MENA InsureLab, is steering the company toward becoming a powerhouse in insurance innovation. Under her leadership, MENA InsureLab fosters collaboration between startups and established insurers, driving digital transformation across the...
Tonino Lamborghini Residences on Al Marjan Island brings Italian luxury to Ras Al Khaimah. BNW Developments launched this waterfront project at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. The event drew high-net-worth people, real estate brokers, Bollywood...
Abdulfatah Ramadan Mohalhel: Kuwait Drilling Company ( KDC )
Entrepreneurs and leaders thrive in uncertainty, adapting to challenges with perseverance and integrity....