Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Wednesday, 31 March 2021 Abu Dhabi's Murban crude oil trading is 'positive' for the market: IEF chief economist The launch has the potential to help ADNOC cement its position as a key oil producer and support... SPACs - why they're special and they're here to stay The popularity of so-called blank-cheque companies have surged as executives, athletes, private... Monaco set for 'soft' opening in June as $5bn Heart of Europe project progresses The Middle East's largest swimming pool, measuring 12,000 square metres, is set to be launched as... Saudi high-speed railway to resume ops after lengthy Covid suspension Saudi Arabia will resume operations of the Haramain high speed railway linking the holy cities of... Why the UAE start-up ecosystem is a global magnet for entrepreneurs Techstars partnership with Hub71 alone have seen close to 20 tech start-up ventures setup shops... Saudi giant Binladin set to update lenders on transformation plan Binladin International Holding Group CEO says eyeing 'substantial market opportunities' in the... Consumer sentiment in UAE and Saudi Arabia optimistic, McKinsey study finds Region's consumers are optimistic about their country's economic recovery even as their overall... Dubai's Emirates NBD is said to raise Gulf's first sustainable loan Sustainability-linked loans tie deal spreads to borrowers' performance in environmental, social... Why Bahrain's real estate industry is on the road to recovery Total value of real estate transactions in 2020 reached $1.9bn despite challenges of Covid crisis Photos Gallery: The best workplaces in Saudi Arabia in 2021 Cisco KSA has been named as the best place to work in Saudi Arabia in new rankings compiled by... Videos RESTART: UAE on course to become AI hub The UAE is currently on course to be the MENA region's leading AI hub by 2030, with a PwC report... Editor's Choice Why Dubai is the region's commercial art hub Art Dubai typically brings in AED120 million to the city, and 45 percent of galleries' annual... Abu Dhabi looks to become pharma hub after Sinopharm Covid-19 shot deal UAE capital looks to distribute billions of vaccine doses Kuwait's frontline workers to share $1.99bn in Covid-19 bonuses Cabinet has also approved a request to open a new drive-thru vaccination station near Sheikh... Opinion The evolving role of corporate responsibility over the past century The focus on creating products that meet customers' needs led to the advent of mass customization The future of malls post coronavirus: Transform to thrive Malls can no longer stand on the side lines if they hope to remain relevant, and they must evolve... Halal food market needs to consolidate to meet GCC demand Despite the scale of the Halal food market, there is a gap in the supply chain For editorial queries, please contact Gavin Gibbon Chief Reporter, ArabianBusiness.com gavin.gibbon@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Amit Chopra Group Commercial Director, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3463 Mobile +971 50 950 2511 amit.chopra@itp.com Pankaj Sharma Senior Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3510 Mobile +971 52 989 2913 pankaj.sharma@itp.com Simona Sutaviciute Senior Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3403 simona.sutaviciute@itp.com Farah Kanaan Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3175 Mobile +971 55 759 0776 farah.kanaan@itp.com © 2021 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy