Japan and the Middle East: Japan's global bridging role
Apr 25, 2024 · Keidanren, the most influential business association in Japan, addressed the importance of economic relations with the Middle East and proposed to strengthen strategic …
What's behind the Middle East's boom in digital payments?
Mar 3, 2025 · The Middle East is the fastest-growing real-time payments market globally. This digital revolution is being driven by demand-side factors, such as the region’s young, tech …
Resilience in the Middle East for 2025 - World Economic Forum
Jan 23, 2025 · The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) faces significant challenges, with inflation, economic downturns, armed conflict, water scarcity and youth unemployment ranking …
The GCC is increasing food security through innovation
Feb 14, 2025 · Gulf Cooperation Council countries import 85% of their food, leaving them vulnerable to supply chain shocks. Investing in food security and sustainability could add $30.5 …
The Middle East is people-powering the digital revolution
Jul 18, 2023 · The Middle East is embracing this digital revolution and is set to benefit from it substantially. Many Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are engaged in ambitious …
These 5 megatrends will shape the future of the Gulf and beyond
Apr 28, 2024 · Additionally, at the 2023 G20 summit, member states announced their intention to form a new India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) which expects to energize …
How digital innovation is reshaping Middle East healthcare
Oct 8, 2024 · Digital innovation is transforming the healthcare sector, with new technologies fuelling innovation, offering greater efficiency and improving patient care. Gulf Cooperation …
Stepping up renewable energy capacity in the MENA region
Apr 25, 2024 · COP28 saw 125 countries across the world commit to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. Growth in wind and solar capacity can make the Middle East and North …
How the Middle East is suffering on the front lines of climate change
Apr 5, 2019 · Causing intense heat and increased flooding, climate change is having a noticeable effect on the Middle East and some of its important historical sites.
How can the Middle East and North Africa manage the region's …
Jan 6, 2023 · Four industry leaders across the Middle East and North Africa share their thoughts on the region's water crisis and detail ongoing efforts to alleviate water scarcity.