WhatsApp Enters a New Phase as Meta Strengthens Its Fintech Strategy
One of the biggest leadership moves in WhatsApp’s history has occurred with the appointment of Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah...
Oman’s Insurance Investments Cross $2 Billion: Implications for the Financial Market
JEDDAH: According to official data, investments by Oman’s insurance industry increased 10.3% year over year to 876.3 million Omani...
How Saudi Arabia Is Developing Future AI Leaders Through Global Competitions
A total of six honors were bestowed upon the Saudi Arabian national artificial intelligence team at the Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial...
Oracle Embraces AI While Workforce Declines by About 21,000 Employees
In fiscal 2026, Oracle’s overall employment fell by 13%, or over 21,000 workers, as the cloud computing behemoth continued to...
The Rise of Structured Credit: How GCC Demand for Growth Capital Soared to $4.1 Billion
The GCC region’s startup finance ecosystem is increasingly relying on private debt. The area is developing a unique model where...
The Rise of Billionaire Cities: Where Global Wealth Is Concentrated in 2026
Global wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated in a limited number of global cities, where finance, technology, real estate, and...
Saudi Visa Liberalization Driving Tourism Growth, Economist Highlights
JEDDAH: According to an economist, additional visa liberalization, such as lowering fees and increasing access to e-visas, might help Saudi...
Mining and Manufacturing Sectors Fuel 5.1% Increase in Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production
RIYADH: Official data indicate that Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index increased by 5.1 percent in 2025 compared with the...
Relatives Report Death of High School Student in Israeli Strike on Gaza
A teenage girl was slain by an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Monday as she walked to her high school to take an exam, according to...
Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp for Meta: Opportunities, Challenges, and Expectations
Kunal Shah, an Indian entrepreneur, will assume responsibility for WhatsApp as part of a significant leadership transition at Meta...
