Atome Financial’s Stellar Rise Signals BNPL Boom in SEA Markets
Buy-now-pay-later firms thrive as Southeast Asia’s consumers demand flexible spending options.
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Societe Generale Bolsters SEA Presence with New Singapore Leadership
Southeast Asia’s banking scene heats up as global players sharpen regional strategies.
Middle East New Year 2026 Ushers in Record $9,000 Room Rates Amid Sell-Outs
Middle East hotels face unprecedented demand for New Year 2026 celebrations, with top Dubai properties commanding $9,000 per night and Riyadh expecting 20 million visitors
UAE Celebrates 2025 AI Milestones with G42 Growth and Musk Collaboration Talks
The UAE capped 2025 with landmark AI achievements, including G42’s global expansions and high-level discussions between Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Elon Musk
UAE and Saudi FMCG Sectors Surge with E-Commerce and Snacks Boom
UAE and Saudi Arabia’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) markets expanded 7% and 3.3% respectively in 2025
NYU Abu Dhabi Scientist Honored for Epigenetics Breakthrough in RNA Therapy
An NYU Abu Dhabi researcher received the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Award on December 14 for pioneering work on nuclear architecture, epigenetics, and RNA therapy
Singapore banks face renewed margin pressure in 2026, but DBS emerges as winner backed by hedging strategy
Singapore’s banking trio confronts net interest margin compression. DBS hedging strategy positions it ahead of OCBC, UOB in 2026 earnings race.
Dammam Emerges as Saudi Arabia’s Fastest-Growing Property Market
Dammam recorded 3,000 residential transactions worth SAR 3.2 billion in Q3 2025, outpacing Riyadh with 28% year-on-year growth
Dubai Real Estate Achieves Record AED 624 Billion Sales in 2025
Dubai’s property market shattered records in 2025, clocking AED 624 billion in total sales through November
Regulatory and Geopolitical Risks Cloud Energy Investment Returns in Africa and Latin America, Think Tank Warns
Energy investors in Africa and Latin America face rising regulatory and geopolitical risks that could weigh on long‑term returns, according to recent analyses by policy institutes and market researchers.
