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IMF downgrades global growth forecast due to Middle East war, warns of recession
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (441+ words) Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Shawwal 26, 1447 | Fajr 04: 38 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the'US-Israel-Iran ceasefire'now in effect.] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 by 0. 2 percentage points to 3. 1 per cent,…...
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner visit Gaza, attend Tel Aviv rally for hostages' families
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (175+ words) Sat, Oct 11, 2025 | Rabi al-Thani 19, 1447 | Fajr 04: 58 | DXB 32. 4 C During their Gaza tour, the two envoys were accompanied by the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper The Israeli military said that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared…...
Middle East rotating machinery market surges to $15 billion
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) The GCC rotating machinery market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2025, driven largely by the oil and gas sector, which accounts for more than 60% of regional demand. Globally, the rotating. .. Middle East rotating machinery market surges to $15 billion Ro TIC…...
First minimally invasive cardiac surgery for pets in the Middle East
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) Fri, Aug 22, 2025 | Safar 28, 1447 | Fajr 04: 35 | DXB 33 C Modern Vet has created a historic milestone by conducting the first case of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in the Middle East to regulate the mitral valve. It is now the first procedure to be…...
UAE, Saudi Arabia drive $59b merger surge in Middle East
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (188+ words) Mon, Aug 18, 2025 | Safar 24, 1447 | Fajr 04: 32 | DXB 39 C A total of 425 deals worth $58. 7 billion were recorded in H1 2025 The Middle East and North Africa's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape showed remarkable momentum in the first half of 2025, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia…...
JAECOO J5 makes explosive Middle East debut in Riyadh, with UAE launch scheduled for August 14
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (406+ words) Mon, Aug 11, 2025 | Safar 17, 1447 | Fajr 04: 28 | DXB 38 C In a bold regional rollout, OMODA & JAECOO unveiled its all-new light off-road SUV " the JAECOO J5 at a high-energy launch event, JAECOO DAY, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 9. The Riyadh launch marked the beginning…...
Middle East startups gain global ground with original tech solutions
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Thu, Aug 07, 2025 | Safar 13, 1447 | Fajr 04: 25 | DXB 39 C Tech investor, entrepreneur says "Made in Mena" is becoming a world-class brand Middle East tech startups are attracting global attention, showing the region is capable of setting trends instead of just following them, with…...
SC Ventures leads digital asset solutions in Middle East
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Thu, Aug 07, 2025 | Safar 13, 1447 | Fajr 04: 25 | DXB 39 C From co-creation to digital asset expansion, SC Ventures - the innovation arm of Standard Chartered Bank is accelerating its fintech footprint across the MEASA region In this exclusive interview, Mohamed Fairooz, SC Ventures Lead for…...
Why this Russian hackathon draws cybersecurity professionals from Middle East
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (622+ words) Sun, Jun 08, 2025 | Dhu al-Hijjah 12, 1446 | Fajr 03: 59 | DXB 35 C Under the bright Moscow sunlight, the majestic Luzhniki Stadium, which famously hosted the 1980 Summer Olympics and the final of the 2018 Fifa World Cup, opened its doors to tech experts for a high-profile international…...
Fragrance Revolution: Middle Eastern Scents Captivate Global Markets
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (379+ words) Fri, May 30, 2025 | Dhu al-Hijjah 3, 1446 | Fajr 04: 01 | DXB 35 C Arabian Perfumes are rewriting the rules of scent with heritage, mystique, and mass appeal For decades, the beauty and grooming world has been tightly held by iconic European and American perfume houses, with…...