Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including the largest outbreak – between 2017 and 2020 – recorded in recent history.
As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths since the beginning of the year. This accounts for...
Global growth to remain resilient in 2025 and 2026
OECD: The global economy is projected to remain resilient despite significant challenges, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. The Outlook projects global GDP growth of 3.3% in 2025, up from 3.2% in 2024, and 3.3% in 2026.
Inflation in the OECD is expected to ease further, from 5.4% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025 and 3.0%...
Major announcement in Jordan during MESIA Solar Energy Trade Mission
During the Solar Energy Trade Mission organized by MESIA (Middle East Solar Industry Association) in...
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
7th year
140 countries
10,000 partners
20,000 events, activities and competitions
7.5 million participants
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and...
IT’S A DATE! GLOBAL DATE MARKET TO DEBUT AT THE SPECIALTY FOOD FESTIVAL
Region’s top hotels, restaurants and source extensive range of global date varieties...
Technology Transforming the Finance Sector
by the MENA ICT Forum team
Digital economy allows several business sectors to develop and flourish in a very competitive market....
LONDON SQUARE STAINES UPON THAMES
Knight Frank Middle East, the leading independent property consultancy, today announced the launch of new property development, London Square Staines-Upon-Thames....
Bahrain to host Fintech event for entrepreneurs this December
Event to highlight importance of the sector and opportunities to invest in ME newest digital hub
organizers...
7 ways to ensure maximum ROI from trade fair participation
Most companies receive invitations and offers to participate in international trade fairs and in exhibitions...
Fighting Corruption in Developing Countries: Illusions and Realities  Â
By Mike J. Masoud, CPA, CACM, CFE, MBA
Technical Advisory Director, Middle East and Africa
The American Anti-Corruption...
Verizon commentary
US telecoms giant, Verizon Communications,has bought Yahoo's search and advertising operations for a deal of around $4.8bn. Verizon said the deal for Yahoo's core...
Economic Growth in MENA
The Challenge of Youth and the Imperative of Pragmatism
by  Jean Pierre Lehmann
Contributor - Middle East Economic Affairs
Lausanne – Suisszerland
Two years and...