Middle East M&A sector gains momentum in first half of 2025

Despite ongoing global uncertainty and a slowdown in deals in many major markets, M&A activity in the Middle East gained significant momentum in the first half of 2025, according to new research from WTW. The research from WTW, a global advisory,...

Middle East Economy Could Gain $232 Billion By 2035 Through AI And Climate Action

(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Greenlogue /AP RIYADH: Strategic adoption of artificial intelligence and climate resilience measures could contribute an additional $232 billion to the Middle East's economy by 2035, according to a report by PwC. The...

The Sad History of “Changing the Map” of the Middle East

Image Source: מפה מדינית של המזרח התיכון – Public Domain Over the past four decades, there have been at least three tectonic shifts in the geopolitics of the Middle East, often referred to as efforts at “changing the map” of the Middle East. In...

Neofascism, imperialism, war and revolution in the Middle East

First published at New Politics. Gilbert Achcar grew up in Lebanon and has lived and taught in Paris, Berlin, and London. He is Professor Emeritus at SOAS, University of London. His many books include The Clash of Barbarisms (2002, 2006); Perilous...

UK surrenders maritime security role in the Middle East

In mid-June, the UK formally acceded to the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), a framework aimed at fostering cooperation in the Middle East, with defence and security its first-listed priority. However, reports,...

PM Carney assembling cabinet today to talk U.S. trade, Middle East

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025 OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East. Read...

Putin discusses Middle East tensions with Netanyahu

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed tensions in the Middle East with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Monday, the Kremlin said in a statement. The Russian side reiterated its unwavering support for resolving the...

Greta Shipping enters market with three Middle East – India Subcontinent loops

New feeder entrant Greta Shipping is launching three dedicated services connecting the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. The company, a Singapore-registered subsidiary wholly owned by Chinese conglomerate Xiamen C&D, will officially launch...

President Pavel to discuss situation in Middle East with FM Lipavský

President Petr Pavel will discuss the situation in the Middle East and his recent trip to Japan on Wednesday morning at Prague Castle with Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Spolu). Last week, the head of state said he expected to hold talks with the...

DEWA wins ‘Middle East and Africa Deal of the Year 2024’

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Middle East and Africa Deal of the Year 2024’ by Project Finance International (PFI), a globally renowned publication tracking financial transactions and...

PwC elects Middle East chairman Riyadh Al Najjar to Global Board

One of the world’s largest professional services firms in the world, PwC, has appointed the Saudi national Riyadh Al Najjar to its Global Board. The Global Board of PwC plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction, providing guidance...

Amid a chaotic Middle East policy, Trump's base is losing its love for Israel

What’s the Trump doctrine? According to the White House, it’s #Winning. And in many respects, they're not wrong. So far this summer, US President Donald Trump has put fears of a global trade war to bed with multiple deals, all in America’s favour....

Donald Trump's new tariffs and the Middle East

New US tariffs are coming into effect this week. US President Donald Trump's newest deadline of August 1 is his latest attempt to secure trade agreements with vital global economies – and bring in more revenue for the US. Take Monday’s deal...

PM Carney assembling cabinet today to talk U.S. trade, Middle East

President Pavel discusses situation in Middle East with FM Lipavský

President Petr Pavel does not see his positions and those of Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s (Spolu) government regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as conflicting. According to the head of state, more frequent consultations are needed so that...

THIS Indian company bags MASSIVE order in Middle East, company's hydrocarbon offshore business secures order in..., its not Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, Adani Group, the name is...

Home Business THIS Indian company bags MASSIVE order in Middle East, company’s hydrocarbon offshore business secures order in…, its not Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance, Adani Group, the name is… Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday posted a robust set of...

Moore boosts Middle East presence with JFC Group addition

Global accounting and advisory network Moore has leapfrogged several of its rivals in the Middle East with the addition of JFC Group to its ranks. The newly formed Moore JFC Group emerges following the transition of JFC Group from Baker Tilly to...

Media Council upholds RNZ report on the Middle East

File photo. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The New Zealand Media Council has ruled that a complaint against an RNZ broadcast did not have the grounds to proceed. RNZ published an audio recording on its website on 22 June, 2025, under the...

From deserts to gardens: how faith communities are healing the land in the Middle East

(Photo: Getty/iStock) I stand on the balcony looking out as the sun sets over the horizon. I can see the Dead Sea six miles to my left and, almost straight ahead, over the hills where the sun is turning orange, is Jericho in the West Bank. Swifts...

Starmer shares UK's Middle East peace plan with Trump

The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared the U.K.-led peace plan for the Middle East with United States President Donald Trump during the President’s visit to Scotland. Starmer has worked on the plan with France and Germany over the...