A new report from Alpen Capital shows that the UAE’s food sector is undergoing a significant transformation. While overall food consumption is expected to see a modest increase to 8.8 million metric tonnes (MT) by 2029, the industry is becoming more positive due to a growing population, rising incomes, and a booming tourism sector. Overcoming...
Carrefour, operated by UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), has exited four countries in the Middle East over the past ten months. The supermarket chain has closed its stores in Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. While the company offered no official financial or operational reasons for the closures, it is a significant shift in the regional...
The workplace is in a constant state of evolution, with Generation Z already making their presence known as leaders and innovators. However, the article argues that the next major challenge lies in preparing for the arrival of Generation Alpha and Generation Beta. These generations are growing up in an AI-powered and highly connected world, and...
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has issued two orders clearing several of Gautam Adani’s companies of some of the allegations made by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research. Hindenburg’s 2023 report had accused the Adani Group of corporate fraud, which led to a significant drop in the conglomerate’s market value. The...
ROSA eSolutions, a Toronto-based consultancy, is enhancing its services to focus on supporting government entities and large enterprises in the UAE. The company, which entered the market in 2020, is known for its expertise in digital marketing solutions. With a renewed focus on the public and enterprise sectors, ROSA eSolutions aims to help these large-scale...
In a region where women-led startups receive only a fraction of venture capital funding, the Pearl Initiative and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) have partnered to host a key session focused on empowering women tech founders. The event, titled “Governance & Investor Readiness For Women-Led Tech Startups,” was designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the...
A new study by eToro reveals that women in the UAE are not just participating in financial markets; they are becoming leading figures in the investment space. The data shows that women are more active in savings and pensions than men, and are more likely to hold their investments for the long term. This strategic,...