Business Insights
Apple sees a surge in Q1 growthApple recently announced record quarterly results for Q1 2026, with China displaying the best iPhone quarter in its history and seeing double-digit year-on-year traffic growth in its stores. CEO...
SoftBank looks to grow its stake in OpenAISoftBank Group is looking to boost its existing 11% stake in OpenAI to an even more substantial amount. Bloomberg reported that the Japan investment company is holding discussions about...
SpaceX could enjoy a record financial listingIn what could potentially be the largest listing in financial history, SpaceX is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-June 2026 which could raise up to $50 billion...
Nvidia invests $2 billion in cloud computing company CoIn order to accelerate the buildout of more than 5 gigawatts of AI data centres by 2030, Nvidia recently invested an additional $2 billion in cloud computing company and...
DAMAC invests $12 billion in U.S. AI data centre sitesDAMAC, a real estate developer based in Dubai, recently secured U.S. land and power capacity worth $12 billion for AI data centres. This move puts the company more than halfway toward...
Nvidia starts 2026 strong with AI chip salesBrand Finance‘s recently released figures highlight how AI technology has propelled Nvidia up its list of the 500 biggest companies in the world. The US chip company ranked in...
Belong expands NRI investment options with tax-free dirTax-free investment offering for NRIs to invest in India via GIFT City, India Dubai — Belong, a new fintech platform for global Indians to invest safely and easily in...
Robotic process automation the future of Middle East’Khurram Siddiqui, EY MENA, explains why Robotic process automation is the Future, and Finance function needs to prepare for it.
Cyber vigilantClinton Firth, MENA Cyber Leader, EY Africa, India and Middle East (AIM), on how organisations can build resilient systems to protect themselves against cyber threat actors.
A CFO’s guide to initiating the transformation to anaIn a time where all the big checks are directed to the CFO, the office of finance clearly understands that leaders throughout their companies need the competitive advantage of...
SMEs today and tomorrowKPMG Lower Gulf’s partner for advisory services Tasneem Lakdawalla gives her take on how the GCC’s family businesses can weather tough transitions to ensure their longevity.
The information journeyBanking compliance departments need to get up to speed with the latest information management technology, writes Emma Isichei, Worldwide Category Director, Capture Solutions, Kodak Alaris.
Cost optimisation: Transforming the GCC’s corporate aOil price volatility has brought in renewed scrutiny on ‘cost’ and what constitutes ‘optimal’. Richard Ruttle and Stephen Farrell, Partners, Advisory, EY MENA, discusses how corporations in the GCC...
Diversity driveJames Dartnell caught up with KPMG global chairman John Veihmeyer on his recent visit to Dubai. he shared his thoughts on how the Middle East can emerge stronger from...
The key to cashBeehive UAE’s CFO Peter Tavener discusses why crowdfunding has the potential to save SMEs from the dual challenges of rising inflation and delayed payments.
Predictive, prescriptiveKomil Ahmetov, Associate Director, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton UAE, gives his take on why CFOs need to think outside the box and consider the value of the unknown, in...
Service to scaleTasneem Lakdawalla, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG discusses why SMEs shouldn’t be put off by large professional services firms, who can bring a wealth of experience to the table.
How many types of KPIs are there?Determining the right key performances indicators is crucial for any business to set itself on the path to success. Gary Cokins, CEO of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, shares his...
Fraud fightKurt Ramin, CFE, gives his take on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ recently held debut Middle Eastern conference on best practices for fraud mitigation.
Developing team effectivenessFintan Somers, Founder and CFO, SomersConsult, talks about how teams within organisations can foster effectiveness and empower individuals in the workplace.
