Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region and rated A3 (Moody’s), A (S&P) and A (Fitch), all with a stable outlook – successfully closed its US$2 billion syndicated loan with two tranches, a three-year and a five-year tranche.The transaction marks Mashreq’s return to the syndicatedloan market. Its last syndicated loan issuance

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup of EMEA hotel openings planned for 2026, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint while delivering elevated experiences, meaningful valueand greater choice for travellers. These forthcoming additions will strengthen Wyndham’s presence across key destinations in EMEA, reflecting the company’s long-term focus on

History has been made in Dubai, where Fehmi Atalarrepresenting Turkey has been crowned the first-ever Red Bull Tetris global winner. Over an electrifying showdown, Fehmi Atalarhas emerged victorious in the inaugural Red Bull Tetris World Final, defeating national champions from 60 countries in a high-stakes, drone-powered Tetris faceoff, bringing the iconic puzzle game to life

Vogue Arabia reveals its 2025 Best Dressed List, honouring the trailblazing women who defined the region’s style landscape this year. The annual unranked list spotlights the Middle East’s most impactful style figures and icons whose influence transcends fashion and reflects the cultural richness, diversity and global resonance of the Arab world. As part of a

For many years, Saudi Arabia was known as a country closed to the outside world, maintaining a conservative cultural structure and allowing tourism mainly for religious purposes such as pilgrimage. However, in the last 10 years, this perception has undergone a profound transformation. With its Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia decided to reinvent itself. Its

The Mastercard Economics Institute released ‘Economic Outlook2026’,its annual report identifying the themes that will shape next year’s economic landscape. The report anticipates policy changes that grabbed headlines in 2025, to exert their force on economies around the world throughout 2026. While the acceleration in global fragmentation presents challenges, increasing AI adoption presents opportunities. In 2026,

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that GCC markets topped the list of global destinations for its members’ exports and re-exports during the first nine months of 2025. The region accounted for 48.2% of total member exports and re-exports, with a combined value