Meta – formerly Facebook – isn’t going to build, own, or run the metaverse on its own. Bringing it to life will require collaboration across companies, developers, creators, and policymakers to ensure an open, interoperable, and inclusive metaverse, the regional head of Meta tells Arabian Business
MENA
Dubai
It is no surprise that recruiters in the region have a terrible reputation
Justin McGuire, the co-founder and CEO – APAC and MENA at DMCG Global, shares his thoughts after an Insight Discovery survey finds that recruitment firms have the worst reputation among companies typically under fire
David Malpass
Countries in the MENA region must create 300 million jobs to protect social stability: World Bank President
The MENA region should focus on deepening trade relationships, labour and capital mobility, investing in knowledge, and enabling a strong business environment, the World Bank President said
ACWA Power
Saudi giants ink deal with PIF as first partners in MENA Voluntary Carbon Market
The first five partners for the Voluntary Carbon Market are Aramco, SAUDIA, ACWA Power, Ma’aden, and ENOWA, which is a subsidiary of NEOM.
Crescent Petroleum
Video: Majid Jafar on how to build a winning team
Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum reveals how leaders build winning teams. He believes that cultural sensitivity and awareness along with good people skills in key.
E-commerce
A special report by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments
Brand View: Deliver the commerce experience of tomorrow
Construction contracts
MENA hotel investments to hit record high in 2018
New figures from the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 forecasts that $14bn in construction contracts will be awarded in 2018..
MENA
Better use of scarce water key to Middle East’s future: World Bank
Poor access to water and poor sanitation leaves region suffering annual economic losses of as much as $21 billion
Delta Partners
Starz Play Arabia’s funding reaches $125m
New funding will be used to enhance the firm’s customer experience, acquire new programmes and strengthen its market position
banking
“The sky must be the limit” – Mastercard’s Division President Khalid Elgibali
Khalid Elgibali, Mastercard’s Division President for the Middle East and North Africa, says successful businesses must innovate above all else
Dubai
How to unleash innovation and entrepreneurship in MENA
Opinion: The region must reclaim its rich scientific heritage, but it needs billions of dollars annually and government and institutional support, according to Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim – Holding