Author: Arabian Media staff
Pictured third from the right, Bupa Arabia’s chief business development officer, Ali M. Sheneamer. At the recently concluded Money 20/20 Riyadh, Bupa Arabia, a platinum sponsor of the event, showcased how it is reshaping healthcare by merging physical care with digital technology. The company profiled its healthcare arm, Bupa CareConnect, which integrates digital health services with physical care through smart healthcare management tools, virtual clinics, and chronic disease programs. This initiative is designed to deliver a patient-centred, digitally driven healthcare experience aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. During the event, Bupa CareConnect also signed strategic partnerships with technology leaders including Oracle,…
As consumers and the constraints of ever-dwindling natural resources pressure companies to make more responsible choices, more companies are incorporating sustainable strategies and adopting more socially responsible practices. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the business practice of pursuing social and environmental gains alongside financial gains. As the push for companies that do good increases, corporations of all sizes are looking for ways to incorporate sustainable practices into their everyday business. Some of the most popular CSR trends in the area of corporate social responsibility include increased transparency, investment in green technologies, local community and employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion…
Youssef Alaaldeen, UAE energy manager at Engie Solutions/Image: Supplied Engie Solutions is playing a pivotal role in advancing energy efficiency and carbon reduction across the Middle East’s built environment. Through its Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division, the company is helping organisations optimise energy use while supporting national sustainability strategies such as the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. In 2024 alone, Engie’s IFM operations helped avoid more than 10,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions in the UAE, and the company is on track to achieve 15,000 tons in 2025. At the heart of this strategy is Engie’s Smart O&M platform, a data-driven solution…
The earnings per share (EPS) ratio is an important metric used by analysts and traders to establish the financial strength of a company. Essentially, the EPS ratio indicates how much of a company’s net income would be earned per share if all profits were paid out to shareholders. Key Takeaways Earnings per Share (EPS) Formula: EPS is calculated by subtracting preferred stock dividends from net income and dividing the result by the number of common shares outstanding. This formula helps investors understand a company’s profitability on a per-share basis.Importance of EPS: The EPS ratio is crucial for assessing a company’s…
Image credit: Gulf Business Under the shimmering lights of The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, the 13th annual Gulf Business Awards 2025 celebrated the visionaries and trailblazers reshaping the Middle East’s business landscape. Among the honorees, one name stood out, Mila Smart Semeshkina, the founder and president of the Women’s Empowerment Council (WEC), who was crowned the Gulf Business Woman Leader of the Year. But for Semeshkina, this recognition transcends personal achievement. “This award means quite a lot for me because this is not my award,” she proclaimed in her acceptance speech. “This is an award for…
Key Takeaways While more than one-third of Gen Zers think men should pay for dates, they’re also open to splitting the bill—with nearly one-quarter saying their open to divvying up costs. Rising costs and changing ideas of what counts as a “date” could be making ‘going Dutch’ a more common phenomenon. Clear communication about expectations is key, since assumptions about who pays can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. While men have traditionally been expected to pick up the tab on dates, as gender norms have shifted over the past few decades, so have expectations of who pays. A recent survey…
There are a few different ways to invest in the metals and mining sector with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Some mining ETFs invest in companies involved in the exploration, extraction, and distribution of metals and other commodities. Metals ETFs invest in metals directly, by either owning the physical commodity or futures contracts. ETFs that own the commodity outright use invested funds to buy the target metal and store it in a vault. Alternatively, the ETF could hold futures contracts, which do not require delivery of the physical metal. Metals ETFs can track a single metal, like gold, or a basket of either…
Once the domain of institutional and high-net-worth investors, alternative investments continue to grow in popularity and are making their way into the portfolios of retail (individual) investors. The term is a catchall for any assets that are bought and sold outside the major stock, bond, and commodity markets. Alternative investments can mean anything from investment-worthy antiques to bitcoins. It also covers undertakings like private equity deals and venture capital firms. Alternative investments have their allure, particularly to high-net-worth individuals who have a special interest (and expertise) in an esoteric subject and believe they can turn that interest into a valuable…
A Netspend reload pack is a product that allows the user to load money onto a Netspend debit card, also known as a general purpose reloadable (GPR) card. Netspend Corporation is based in Austin, Texas, and it provides processing and marketing services for Mastercard and Visa prepaid debit cards. Netspend account holders can directly deposit or use a reload location to fund their accounts. The card allows for debit, credit, and ATM withdrawals, and Netspend also offers online account access and a payback rewards program. Reloadable prepaid cards are often confused with gift cards, also called open-loop gift cards. There are different rules and regulations that…
The chartered financial analyst (CFA) is an international professional designation offered through the CFA Institute, awarded following the completion of three exams. It is a prestigious title in the finance and investment sectors and should at least be considered by anyone interested in a career in corporate finance. The CFA is a worthwhile venture in some cases, while in other cases, it is more advisable to pursue a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or even a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation. It is not easy to earn the CFA title and the time, effort, and money required for the…