– Russia'sinvasion of Ukraine has intensified the risk of regional food insecurity – Many MENA countries source a significant share ofcerealimports from the region – In the GCC, government initiatives are seeking to bolster food self-sufficiency – North African agri-tech start-ups work to boostproductivity Nations in the MENA region have been intensifying…
The GCC chemicals and petrochemicals industry demonstrated considerable resilience in the face of Covid-19 and oil price fluctuations. With economic diversification a leading concern for GCC economies, this publication details the structure, key stakeholders, and strategic contribution of chemicals and petrochemicals to economic diversification in the region. The report evaluates regional petrochemicals…
Why Exhibit at IPS Dubai? Expo 2020 Dubai is coming with a great celebration under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. It looks forward to building great collaborations, partnerships and ideas that can shape the global future. Being part of the change and sharing the same mission to create the future, the International Property Show 2022 announces its arrival on 24 to 26 March 2022…
Initiated by the UAE’s Ministry of Economy and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Annual Investment Meeting is the world’s leading investment platform, which creates a regional and global economic transformation by providing investment opportunities, upholding solidarity, and developing strong economic relations among countries, investors, startups, SMEs, and all…
Getting you closer access to inspirational leaders, highlighting the most innovative and impactful stories in retail today and hosting a range of networking opportunities to support meaningful connections. The Retail Summit is a global, content-led event for c-level executives from across retail to come together to learn, connect and debate. Bringing together the brightest minds of the global retail…
With a focus on the MENA region and the UAE centrally positioned as a true financial hub, MEBIS looks at how banks in the Middle East are adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape and continue to inno-vate with technology in the financial services industry. MEBIS is the undisputed market leader in banking technology platforms for the MENA region, bringing together banking leaders, fintech…
– Despite high oil prices, many Gulf countries are following fiscally stringent strategies – Saudi Arabia is expecting its first budget surplus in eight years in 2022 – Some countries are introducing corporate taxes and VAT to bolster revenue – Governments are balancing the need for diversification with fiscal realities As oil prices reach 7.5-year highs, a number of countries in the…
The Gulf Futures Forum is the first-of-its-kind and largest online global risk conference, beginning on March 9 2022, which will focus on The Looming Iranian Threat: Mitigating Risk andPreventing Crisis with a strong lineup of policymakers and heavy-hitting industry experts. The conference agenda will address the future of strategic risk in the Gulf, and more broadly towards the security and…
In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing in corporate digital solutions to improve communication with stakeholders, and predict and mitigate challenges along the supply chain. Looking ahead, shipping and logistics companies face growing sustainability…
