Author: Arabian Media staff
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Saudi Arabia stands among the top emerging global economies in AI readiness, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled GCC AI Pulse: Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future. The study, based on BCG’s inaugural AI Maturity Matrix, designates Saudi Arabia as an “AI Contender”, a category it shares with 31 other economies worldwide, including the UAE. The matrix categorises economies into four archetypes based on their AI readiness: AI Emergents, Practitioners, Contenders, and Pioneers, with the latter group including nations like the US, UK, and China. Other Gulf…
Image credit: Supplied photo In a bold move toward sustainable mobility, Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s leading provider of paid public parking, has signed a 10-year strategic agreement with charge&go, a subsidiary of Etisalat Services Holding (ESH) under the e& group. The partnership aims to deploy 200 ultra-fast direct current (DC) electric vehicle charging stations across Dubai, dramatically enhancing the city’s EV infrastructure. Read-Dubai surpasses 1,270 EV charging points as DEWA expands green mobility infrastructure Set to launch in October 2025, the new network of charging stations will bring state-of-the-art DC charging technology to key locations across the emirate, from residential…
Image: Supplied For decades, the real estate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has been synonymous with iconic skylines, ultra-luxury offerings, and landmark locations. These hallmarks have defined an era of bold ambition and aesthetic excellence. But today, they are no longer enough. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the forces shaping the region’s real estate sector. A new value matrix is emerging – one built on integrated urban design, infrastructure-driven growth, digital transformation, and environmental resilience. This is a structural evolution, rather than a stylistic one, and it demands strategic reorientation across the industry. Rise of master-planned,…
Image credit: Pexels BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform licensed for both brokerage and custody services by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced that it is partnering with Fireblocks to secure its trading and custody operations. Fireblocks is a enterprise platform providing blockchain-based infrastructure solutions for digital assets. With crypto theft surpassing $2.17bn in the first half of 2025 alone, and only 22 per cent of exchanges offering full insurance coverage, BurjX is positioning itself as a market leader in security. The platform combines Fireblocks’ institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure with comprehensive…
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Images: Supplied Hussam Baghdadi, senior director at Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC), spoke to Gulf Business about how the company is navigating a competitive UAE automotive market. From digital-first buying journeys and flexible ownership models to data-driven insights and emerging mobility trends, Baghdadi shares how Arabian Automobiles is redefining customer experience and staying ahead of evolving consumer expectations. Here are excerpts from the conversation. How is AAC adapting to shifting consumer expectations in the UAE, especially with the rise of digital-first car buying journeys and demand for greater transparency in the purchase process? Customer-centricity remains a core pillar of our strategy.…
Image: WAM/ For illustrative purposes Saudi Arabia’s mining industry must embed cost discipline and transparency to secure long-term value and deliver on Vision 2030, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) said in a new report. In its latest Middle East publication, Optimizing Cost Control in the Industrial Sector, the global professional services firm outlined a four-part strategy to strengthen financial resilience. The framework includes activity-based budgeting, real-time cost visibility platforms, structured cost review meetings, and cost capability building. A&M said the approach could reduce operating costs and embed cost insights into decision-making across the sector. Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is backed by…
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