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European stocks stabilized today after two consecutive days of gains as investors analyzed a series of results and management statements. ASML chip equipment stocks hit record highs.Europe’s STOXX 600 index was stable, with the technology sector the biggest gainer, rising 2.7%.Investors are looking to performance for some reassurance given geopolitical and trade tensions and their impact on the broader economy.Order exceeds expectationsASML, the world’s largest computer chip equipment supplier, announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter orders reflecting resilience in demand for artificial intelligence, sending its shares up 6.9%.Investors are currently awaiting the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, which will be announced later…

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) is set to open an Indian branch at GIFT City, India’s first International Financial Services Center (IFSC) in Gujarat. ADNIC has secured approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and is expected to receive regulatory approval in India ahead of the expected opening of the branch in the second half of 2026. This move is indicative of ADNIC’s international growth objectives and ties in strongly with ADNIC’s recent entry into the Saudi Arabian market. More broadly, the India branch is expected to diversify ADNIC’s revenue while supporting clients in high-growth…

NHC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, in line with the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum, with the aim of strengthening joint cooperation in the field of preparing sports facilities and facilities for sports investments, organizing sporting events and sports activities in urban areas in partnership with NHC.The agreement was signed on the NHC side by Mr. Yazid Al Nafisa, Vice President for Shared Services, and on the side of the Ministry of Sports by Her Excellency Engineer Tamer Basanber, Undersecretary of Sports Facilities at the Ministry of Sports.The agreement takes place within the framework of…

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 67 rapid transport improvement measures across the emirate in 2025. This includes 46 improvements to major highways and residential areas, 12 improvements to school districts, and 9 improvements to development areas. This achievement forms part of a comprehensive RTA strategy aimed at optimizing the efficiency of the road network, improving traffic flow and increasing safety for all road users. RTA is preparing to implement more than 45 additional transportation improvements by 2026. This includes widening and improving major intersections and development areas, improving entrances and exits to residential and commercial areas, and…

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump President Donald Trump warned that “time is running out” to negotiate a deal over Iran’s nuclear program, following a steady buildup of U.S. forces in the Gulf region.He urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and strike a deal on its nuclear weapons, or the next U.S. attack would be even worse, but said Tehran would hit back like never before if it happened.”Hopefully, Iran will quickly ‘come to the table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable agreement that bans its nuclear weapons and is beneficial to all parties.The US president, who withdrew…

• Awarded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development as part of the 5th Labor Awards.•In line with Vision 2030 goals, one winner will be selected in each category across the country.•This rating reflects Sanofi’s measurable and sustainable impact on localization and national talent development.Sanofi has been recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development as a Health Sector Nationalization Award Winner (2025) as part of the 5th Labor Awards. The award, with one winner selected per category each year, recognizes Sanofi’s continued contribution to localization and national talent development in line with the Kingdom’s…

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed today (Wednesday) in a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that Moscow and Damascus were able to revive cooperation in the economic field after a period of stagnation.”Remarkable progress has been made and this trend needs to be maintained,” Putin said, praising the Syrian leadership’s efforts to preserve the country’s unity.“Our relationship with Syria has deep roots,” he added, emphasizing Japan’s eagerness to expand economic and trade cooperation with Syria.The Russian president emphasized his support for Syria’s territorial integrity and expressed his country’s readiness to participate in Syria’s reconstruction.In response, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed…

On January 22, in Riyadh, iCAUR held a media test drive event for the V27 model, attended by 12 local journalists and content creators. The group drove five V27 vehicles to the famous natural landmark Edge of the World to experience first-hand its unique boxy design and advanced technology on challenging real-world roads.This morning, journalists and content creators gathered at the St. Regis Riyadh Hotel in downtown Riyadh, where iCAUR delivered a comprehensive introductory presentation on the product and an interactive session that allowed guests to learn more about V27’s fundamental technology and design philosophy in a comfortable atmosphere, as…

Oman Air recorded strong commercial performance in 2025. In 2025, the company carried 5.8 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to 2024 and a 57% increase compared to 2022, significantly outpacing the overall market growth. Of this, 64% were point-to-point (travelers flying directly to Oman), and this segment recorded an unprecedented increase of 34% year-on-year. Reflecting stronger supply capacity and more disciplined network and revenue management, the company’s supply capacity also experienced strong growth, increasing by 6% year-on-year from 76% in 2024 to 82% in 2025 (up 26% from 2022). During the year, Oman Air also expanded and strengthened its…

Saudi Arabia is developing plans to expand its premium residency program to a wider selection of desirable populations, including superyacht owners, people looking to reside in the kingdom’s flagship development projects and top students, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. The deliberations, which have not yet been finalized, are part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan to diversify the country’s economy away from oil and transform society. The official said people buying property in Vision 2030 construction projects, such as Riyadh’s $60 billion Diriyah development, could be…