Bahrain has spent the better part of a decade arguing that a small economy can win a big role in financial technology, and this year it has another chance to prove it. The kingdom is preparing to host Fintech Forward 2026, a…
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The Gulf’s cultural calendar for 2026 is filling up fast, with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE all lining up festivals, sporting events, and family attractions in a coordinated bid to draw visitors. The region has turned its events season into…
Running a diversification strategy during a period of fiscal restraint is an uncomfortable balancing act, and Bahrain has been performing it in full view. Even as the government manages a tight budget, the kingdom’s fintech sector has continued to grow, a sign…
Bahrain has confirmed it will host Fintech Forward 2026 this October, a significant event for a kingdom that has staked much of its economic identity on financial technology. The announcement underscores Bahrain’s determination to remain a focal point for the sector at…
The most powerful investors in the Gulf are no longer content to be passive holders of foreign assets. The region’s sovereign wealth funds have entered a new phase of aggressive dealmaking, deploying capital across technology, industry, and real estate at a scale…
Film music rarely gets top billing, but a festival in the region has decided to give it exactly that. The Riyadh Film Music Festival has turned the spotlight on the emotional power of movie soundtracks, celebrating an art form that shapes how…
Across factory floors, project sites, sales operations, and corporate offices, the most consequential business decisions often begin with a simple question: Do employees have the clarity, capability, and support required to perform at their best? For Dr. Manish Pratap Singh Chandel, this…
A 30-day field survey of rock inscriptions and rock art in the Riyadh Region has produced 103 newly documented archaeological sites.…
Saudi Arabia's labour ministry has launched a digital service letting individuals apply to hire expatriate workers currently employed by private companies.…
Across Scotland’s towns and city centers, a quiet but devastating shift is unfolding. Business owners who once operated with cautious optimism now face a stark new reality as commercial rates climb to unprecedented levels. For some, increases reportedly reaching as high as…
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