Prime Highlights EY has launched Studio+ in the MENA region to help organisations redesign services, improve customer journeys, and unlock growth in an AI-driven economy. The platform integrates design, technology,…
Prime Highlight: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw renewable energy grow 44% in 2025, reaching 43.7 GW. Saudi Arabia led the surge, nearly tripling its capacity to 11.7…
Prime Highlight Kuwait’s real estate market saw a sharp rise in activity, with transactions jumping 87.3% during the week of January 11–15. Growth was driven primarily by strong demand in…
Prime Highlight Assets held by Saudi public investment funds rose sharply to SR217.9bn ($58.1bn) in Q3 2025, driven by strong domestic investments and higher investor participation. Local public investment funds…
Prime Highlights The US is seeking stronger mining partnerships with Saudi Arabia to boost innovation, attract investment, and strengthen energy security for both countries. The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s plan…
Prime Highlight UAE banking sector assets grew 0.8% in November to AED 5.25 trillion, driven by steady expansion in credit and deposits. Growth in both domestic and foreign lending supported…
Prime Highlight The MENA consumer packaged goods (CPG) market is projected to grow at a 5% CAGR, reaching $650 billion by 2030. Strong economic conditions, rising household incomes, and urban…
Prime Highlight Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector employed over one million workers in Q3 2025, marking a key milestone in building a strong visitor economy under Vision 2030. The sector saw…
Prime Highlight Saudi Arabia will allow foreign investors to directly invest in all segments of its stock market starting February 1. The move underscores the Kingdom’s push to attract global…
Prime Highlights Major UAE banks will stop sending one-time passwords by SMSfor online card payments, moving fully to app-based transaction approvals. Banks say the shift will strengthen security and reduce…