Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

HyperPay Launches HyperSpend at Money20/20 Middle East, Giving Saudi Businesses Real-Time Control Over Corporate Spend

 HyperPay, a leading regional fintech and digital payments company, today announced the official launch of HyperSpend at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh. The launch marks a major strategic evolution for HyperPay, expanding its capabilities beyond payment acceptance into comprehensive...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Etihad Airways, Swissport expand global ground handling, cargo partnership

Etihad Airways and Swissport, the world’s largest provider of aviation services by revenue, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Arabian Travel Market to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports at which Swissport serves the airline from 30 to 40. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Abu Dhabi Chamber leads emirate delegation to Republic of Korea to strengthen future-oriented cooperation

As part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to build and strengthen relations with trade partners and leading economies in the world, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is leading a high-level delegation from the emirate to the sisterly Republic of Korea from 15th to 17th September ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Aldar, Mubadala expand investment in Masdar City with acquisition of Masdar City Square

Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Customs launches strategic plan 2026–2030 to enhance emirate’s competitivenessو support trade growth

Dubai Customs has launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030 under the theme ‘Enabling Trusted Trade… Enabling the Economy,’ in a move aimed at enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness, supporting the growth of trade and investment, and reinforcing the Department’s role as an ‘economic enabler’ ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed opens GISEC Global 2026 and tours event

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition records AED226 million in deals

Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 recorded 344 real estate transactions worth AED226 million on its third day, attracting 6,936 visitors at the Emirates Hospitality Hall. The figures reflect the momentum of Ajman’s real estate market and the emirate’s growing appeal as an...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

SAMA raises reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) raised its reverse repurchase agreement (reverse repo) rate by 25 basis points from 3.75% to 4%, and increased its repurchase agreement (repo) rate by 25 basis points from 4.25% to 4.50%. The decision follows the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate hike...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 5:06 pm

BAAN starts construction of Playocity project in Jeddah

BAAN Holding Group started construction of its new entertainment project, Playocity, in partnership with global entertainment company Hasbro at Westfield Jeddah. In a statement to Tadawul, BAAN said the project will span about 2,600 square meters and offer a comprehensive family entertainment...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 5:01 pm

50 global hospitality operators enter Saudi Arabia since 2020

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Saudi market has attracted around 50 global hospitality operators since 2020, noting that the hospitality sector aims to build a more competitive market, expand visitor choices, and enhance the overall experience, rather than simply increase the number of...

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