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Long-term outlook for Oil - 5 factors that can shape it

The article aims to deduce long-term global trend for energy in general and oil in particular, considering some key structural factors that are in play

Tech layoffs may just be the beginning

Could the layoff by large tech companies indicate what we could expect moving into 2023

Travel Now, Pay Later – A new travel alternative

The article delves deep into Travel Now, Pay Later service, which is gaining momentum in the GCC region.

FIFA World Cup – The much-awaited event in GCC for 2022

Qatar has been in limelight for nearly a decade after being awarded the opportunity to host one of the biggest sporting events, being watched by millions of spectators. Qatar has been taking huge efforts to prove that the wealthy Arab country can

GCC Markets show resilience despite fall in Oil prices

GCC markets were more resilient than global markets in August supply uncertainties keep energy prices at elevated levels.

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Co. is ‘next Berkshire Hathaway’

The conglomerate with 100+ entities in nine business segments seems immune to global volatility

GCC IPOs witness uptick despite slowdown in global markets in H1 2022

Comparing the IPO performance in H1 2022 to H1 2021

Has Gold lost its safety shine?

Gold, which is generally considered as a safe haven investment has not been preferred this time by investors owing to aggressive monetary tightening and high levels of inflation

UAE real estate is a good inflation bet

The impact of National Health Information Exchange on KSA’s Healthcare system

The future of the healthcare in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vison 2030 of the government will be driven by ‘value-based care’ where the system is built around the patient rather than the health institutions. A value-based care empowers the patient since in this system the payment is based on successful outcome of the procedures rather than of their number.

GCC markets fell sharply due to aggressive U.S. Fed tightening

Kuwait’s All Share Index fell by 5.3% in the month of June as negativity in global markets caught up to the GCC region. The risk-off sentiment among investors due to global economic growth concerns amid inflation and monetary policy tightening impacted Kuwait equities..

Evolving Food & Beverages Landscape in Saudi Arabia

With technology plays a significant role in today's food and beverage market, KSA F&B firms must integrate and adapt to meet the needs of their customers.

GCC Population Will Be Lesser and Older by the End of this Century

GCC population is expected to become older and lesser by the end of this century as replacement rates are declining

Emergence of Cloud Kitchens in the UAE

The Cloud Kitchen model in the UAE has become quite popular owing to lower investment and higher margins compared to Traditional Restaurants

GCC Markets turn Bearish after a Two-Year uptrend - stung by Global Economy and Inflation

GCC Markets turn Bearish in May due to stung by Global economy and Inflation

NFTs: Beyond the Metaverse

Highlighting the evolution, growing demand, and application of blockchain technology within the GCC with special emphasis on NFTs.

GCC Logistics Sector: 2022 Outlook & Opportunities

GCC Logistics sector offers immense potential for growth. Article discusses the opportunities & challenges in GCC logistics sector.

GCC markets trend upward on positive economic outlook and corporate earnings

Overview of monthly market performance of GCC & Global Markets

Biggest & Fastest Wealth Creators in GCC (2012-2021) Surprisingly it is not a static list

A brief note on the observations made on the biggest and fastest GCC wealth creators over the last 10-year period (2012-21).

Five Digital Shifts Impacting KSA Banks

KSA is witnessing digitalization of banking at a faster pace and we have listed 5 important digital shifts and their impact on KSA banks.

GCC markets positive on multi-year high oil prices

GCC markets rise in Feb 2022 supported by oil prices