Sims Recycling Solutions sees opportunity in GCC with electronic waste disposal
Electronic waste is the fastest growing segment of the waste stream across the world.
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Middle East Venture Partners sets sights on startups in growing sectors of economy
Operating in Dubai and California, Middle East Venture Partners eschews investment in oil and energy-related fields, instead targeting startups focused on consumer technology, products and services sectors, logistics, food processing,…
Rapid gains in smartphone use power digital economic growth in Middle East
Computer giant CISCO estimates the Middle East will lead the world in growth of new subscribers and usage.
InterContinental Hotels Group joins slate of planned mega hotel properties in Saudi Arabia
A surge in religious travel has several hotel companies turning to Saudi Arabia for growth and expansion.
Opening of Saudi stock market to foreign investment creates opportunities: SEDCO Capital
SEDCO Capital’s lead fund manager says investors will be well-served by working with local financial firms when the Saudi stock market opens to foreign investment.
New visa policy in Bahrain leads to sharp rise in business and leisure travelers
Bahrain’s new visa policy has only been in place for a few months – but the new regulations are already having a positive impact throughout the kingdom.
SEDCO Capital uniquely positioned as Saudi stock market soon opens to foreigners
The Saudi Stock Exchange or Tadawul is opening to direct foreign investment in less than a month.
Wynyard Group sees growth as it brings crime-fighting software to GCC clients
Crime is evolving. As technological breakthroughs make global commerce faster and more connected – the criminal underworld has kept up, finding ways to harness new technology to commit ever more…
Diversification, increasing skills among youth key drivers to GCC economic growth
Ernst and Young adviser believes Gulf nations must move past traditional strengths.
Opportunities seen for aviation sector in Middle East
Expect aggressive expansion in the Middle East, as new technology and geography create a perfect storm of opportunity for aviation in the region. That’s according to John Grant, executive vice…
Gulf region’s data-center cooling market sees strong growth
Cloud-based services are the future of the electronic economy the world over, but particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where the economy has enjoyed more than 30 percent growth…