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Sandrine Zimra

Sandrine Zimra

Sandrine Zimra has been a financial analyst for 25 years. Based in Geneva, she covers countries in the Middle East and travels regularly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, and Israel. She contributes to Mena Today with her financial reports and insights on the region.

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Dubai Airshow 2025 set to redefine the future of global aviation

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airshow 2025 set to redefine the future of global aviation

The Dubai Airshow 2025 will take place from 17–21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC) under the theme “The Future is Here,” bringing together the world’s top aerospace and defence leaders for what is expected to be the biggest edition in the event’s history.

Over 112 US companies now operate in Dubai’s DIEZ Zones

United Arab Emirates

Over 112 US companies now operate in Dubai’s DIEZ Zones

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has confirmed that more than 112 American companies are now operating across its three key zones — Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity — making up 3.4% of total registered firms.

UAE to host Microsoft’s largest AI investment outside the US

United Arab Emirates

UAE to host Microsoft’s largest AI investment outside the US

Tech giant Microsoft announced on Monday a massive $15.2 billion investment plan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), primarily focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, reinforcing the Gulf nation's ambitions to become a regional AI hub.

PureHealth delivers strong earnings, boosts global asset base

United Arab Emirates

PureHealth delivers strong earnings, boosts global asset base

PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, reported solid financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2025, with AED20.1 billion in revenue, up 6% year-on-year. EBITDA rose 11% to AED3.5 billion, while net profit increased 8% to AED1.55 billion.

Uber chooses Turkey for its next big tech investment

Turkey

Uber chooses Turkey for its next big tech investment

Uber announced plans to invest $200 million over the next five years to establish a software and technology development center in Istanbul, marking a significant expansion of the company's global technology footprint.

Confident and balanced: UAE’s 2026 budget targets growth without deficit

United Arab Emirates

Confident and balanced: UAE’s 2026 budget targets growth without deficit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved its federal budget for the fiscal year 2026, with both revenues and expenditures estimated at 92.4 billion dirhams ($25.2 billion), signaling the country’s commitment to fiscal stability and economic resilience. 

Vision 2030 milestone: Progress or PR

Saudi Arabia

Vision 2030 milestone: Progress or PR

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 program is reportedly 85% complete or progressing as planned, according to the kingdom's investment minister, Khalid Al-Falih. 

From coal to clean: Morocco accelerates energy transition

Morocco

From coal to clean: Morocco accelerates energy transition

Morocco has announced an ambitious plan to fully phase out coal power by 2040—if international climate finance is secured—according to a statement by the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a global coalition of governments and organizations working to accelerate the transition from coal to clean energy.

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