UAE & Middle East

Zero-Commission Trading Arrives in Saudi Arabia as Derayah Cuts Costs

Saudi Arabia's largest independent brokerage Derayah Financial launches zero-commission trading, expanding digital investment access across the Kingdom.

Saudi Semiconductor Ambitions Signal Industrial Revolution

Saudi Arabia advances semiconductor localization strategy through high-level Riyadh forum, attracting global tech giants under Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Arabia: World Defense Show 2026 Marks Kingdom’s Emergence as Global Defense Hub

Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show 2026 demonstrates kingdom's growing defense industry maturity with 80+ countries participating and SAR 500M GDP impact.

UAE Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative as Global Trade Patterns Shift

UAE joins Trump's diplomatic initiative while global trade shifts favor Middle East as Europe hedges against US protectionism.

Can Iran-US Nuclear Talks Succeed After Red Line Warning?

Iran declares uranium enrichment a red line in US talks while blaming foreign powers for deadly protests that killed thousands across the region

UAE Financial Sector: SPDLab Hosts AI Adaptation Summit with BNY Mellon

SPDLab collaborated with BNY Mellon and Newton Investment Management on AI adaptation and regime change strategies for financial institutions in May 2024.

Saudi Arabia: Saudia’s $1.1 Billion Rebrand Success Story

Saudia's three-year rebrand strategy delivers strong commercial gains as brand value jumps from $506M to $1.1B ahead of Riyadh Air's market entry

Kuwait Investment Authority Launches Digital Transformation Initiative

Kuwait Investment Authority launches digital transformation pilot program while expanding graduate training initiatives across sectors.