In the biggest acquisition made by a New Zealand company, accounting software giant Xero to buy the New York payments provider for $2.5bn
Business
Abu Dhabi
Addleshaw Goddard expands Middle East presence with new Abu Dhabi office
International law firm Addleshaw Goddard strengthens UAE presence with new ADGM office
advisory services
Teneo expands regional presence with new Capital Projects & Infrastructure arm
The global advisory firm has roped in industry veteran Stelios Thrasyvoulou as Senior Managing Director, along with nine new professionals
Indian Aces 2025
Indian Aces 2025: How 25 Family Dynasties are reshaping the Gulf’s $2bn business landscape
The Family Dynasties category of Indian Aces 2025 tells a story that runs deeper than succession
Indian Aces 2025
Indian Aces 2025: What the ‘Icons’ reveal about power, scale and influence in the region
The companies collectively generate tens of billions in revenue and operates across key economic sectors in the UAE and beyond
Indian Aces 2025
Indian Aces 2025: New Mavericks – Tech leaders dominate as business models shift
The category reveals significant shifts in sector preference, leadership models, and evolving business strategies
Indian Aces 2025
Indian Aces 2025: When business success becomes social infrastructure
What sets this year’s Change Makers in the Indian Aces 2025 list apart is how they’ve turned profit into purpose – and made purpose profitable
Brand View
Vision, value, and a $7bn bet: Power International’s Chairman on rebuiling nations and shaping the future
Moataz Al Khayat, Chairman of Power International Holding (PIH), reveals his investment vision to Arabian Business
consultancy firms
FTI Consulting expands to Riyadh with new office in King Abdullah Financial District
The global advisory firm FTI Consulting provides a range of business advisory services to both domestic and international corporations in the public and private sectors
Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett announces retirement, names Greg Abel as successor: Report
The announcement was made during the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday,May 3rd 2025
Brand View
United for the future: Mana Global L.L.C officially launches to empower global enterprises in Dubai
The new platform will support foreign businesses entering the UAE, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and strategic economic diversification
Brand View
UAQ Free Trade Zone drives Umm Al Quwain’s industrial and commercial expansion
Beyond the benefits of UAQ FTZ, Umm Al Quwain’s broader appeal as a business destination is increasingly gaining recognition
Brand View
Brand with Amir launches strategy division to redefine influence for UHNWIs
The new division is not an expansion—it’s a reinvention of how the ultra-wealthy approach personal branding
Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre generates $3.5bn economic output in 2024
DWTC hosted 100 large-scale exhibitions, international association conventions, and industry conferences
AI strategy
DIEZ’s AI strategy attracts 700 specialised companies to its economic zones
Executive chairman Mohammed Al Zarooni hails the impact of the three pillars and 12 high-impact initiatives launched by DIEZ
Bain & Company
Bain & Company doubles Doha office size in Qatar growth push
The firm’s expanded presence signals continued confidence in Qatar’s market as the country pushes forward with economic diversification plans after hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Dubai
Dubai South logistics district welcomes new Expeditors International facility
Expeditors, a Fortune 500 global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, employs trained professionals across 176 district offices and numerous branch locations on six continents