Middle East Data Breach Cost 2026: Why It Just Hit $8 Million
IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report finds the Middle East average hit $8 million, with AI cutting both ways for attackers and defenders. Here’s what’s driving the numbers.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait H1 2026: Profit Jumps 10.3 Percent
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait posted 10.3 percent net profit growth in H1 2026, part of a broader earnings rebound across Kuwaiti and Bahraini lenders this quarter.
Adnoc Crude Pricing Change: Why Abu Dhabi Is Overhauling Its Oil Benchmarks
Adnoc is shifting all its Abu Dhabi crude grades to prompt-month Platts Dubai pricing from November 2026, one of the biggest changes to Middle East oil pricing in years. Here is what is changing and why.
Accor Ibis Makkah Deal: Why Economy Hotels Are the Kingdom’s Next Bet
Accor has signed a deal with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners to build a 518-key ibis hotel in Makkah, betting that economy accommodation, not just luxury towers, is where Saudi Arabia’s pilgrimage tourism growth is heading.