Dubai stories
The French capital's stronger public backing and investment pipeline helped it finish just 0.2 points ahead of London in a new index.
Core India operations stayed profitable as the payments firm expanded overseas and pushed into AI, even after a USD $10 million net loss.
London's place on the list slipped as currency moves and housing costs reshaped expat budgets across 208 cities worldwide.
Higher transparency is drawing more capital into commercial property, with highly transparent markets attracting USD $1.4 trillion over two years.
The Auckland software group is bolstering governance as it pursues overseas growth, with a new chair drawn from aviation and ports.
Governments and regulated firms can now keep agentic AI on their own systems, reducing cloud dependence and tighter data controls.
Rising electricity demand from AI and electrification is intensifying competition for power infrastructure talent, with AtkinsRéalis expanding its senior team.
Demand for data centre and critical infrastructure work is driving the consultancy's early-career workforce to 17.3% of staff.
The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.
The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.
The cybersecurity group is widening its Americas push as it seeks more customers and partners for its AI-focused platform.
Without stronger private banking, New Zealand may fail to keep NZD $2.72 billion already committed under its investor visa scheme in the country.
Police say hundreds of millions of dollars is being laundered through New Zealand construction each year, undercutting legitimate firms and stoking crime.
Passengers reached Israel safely after a wounded pilot opened the cockpit, helping crew foil an alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai jet.
Police say gang cash funded first-class holidays, five-star stays and a Dubai car-rental business as six men face drugs and laundering charges.
Its giving now tops GBP £1 million, with staff volunteering and pro bono work for charities alongside donations since 2015.
Travellers across the Middle East could see fewer failed bookings as Wego adds local payment options through a wider Juspay tie-up.
Rising use of AI coding tools is widening software supply-chain risks for businesses across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa.
Enterprise and public sector buyers in India will get wider access to AV collaboration tools as Savex extends PeopleLink products through 10,000 partners.
South Korean institutions gain a locally registered custody option as the regulator clears BitGo Korea to serve them under strict compliance rules.
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