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Small and middle-sized companies (SMEs) make up more than 95 per cent of businesses in the UAE and contribute more than 60 per cent of the country’s non-oil GDP. But despite that, the UAE still has relatively few SMEs growing up to become large private companies. Founders have be ...  Show more

Syria is becoming part of the economic conversation again. Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about investment and reconstruction, from the first Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum to upcoming business events in Damascus for the private sector in early June, and e ...  Show more

In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Global Project Management Forum 2022 in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is investing in a series of megaprojects called "Vision 2030" that involve all aspects of society, from housing construction and financing to the liberati ...

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Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: The Luxury Closet wraps up growth round with $11 million, acquires Hong Kong-based Guiltless Bayut expands to Saudi Yumamia raises $1.5 million Pre-Series A, plans expansion to Saudi   Airbnb launches Arabic webs ...  Show more

On both a local and international scale, the Middle East’s fashion industry has seen significant growth thanks to changing regulations and an influx of creatives.

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Substantial economic activity as well as cultural and r ...