Matein Khalid Amazon (AMZN) shares were a doggy of the Mag-7 for most of 2025, falling as low as 161 in late April during the post Liberation Day temper tantrum by Mr. Market and trading in a narrow 200-225 range since late summer on concerns that AWS was losing ground to Microsoft’s Azure and Google Cloud in the cloud computing league tables. Even now, at 244 it […]
EZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 November 2025 – Since the beginning of this year, Ezhou Huahu International Airport, has seen robust growth in air cargo. According to the latest data, its international airfreight throughput in the first three quarters rose 138% year-on-year. The airport has also expanded its global cargo network with 24 new routes, further strengthening its role as a key air logistics […]
Two-day forum explores AI and blockchain venture capital landscape, unveiling new global capital trends HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Cyberport’s flagship event, the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF), achieved a record-breaking over 500 deal flows, with more than 2,700 attendees and over 180,000 online views. Themed “The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success”, the two-day forum, together with highlight events […]
Cyberport Welcomed 10 Listed Companies and 2 Unicorns over the past year Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Celebrates 8th Anniversary with a Yearly Threefold Growth Cumulative Funds Surpassed HK$4.2 Billion HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2025 – The annual flagship event Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 (CVCF) officially opened today at Hong Kong Cyberport. The two-day forum, themed “The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative […]
Greenlogue/AP Coastal communities and seafood industries face mounting pressure as a body of research shows that pathogenic bacteria of the genus Vibrio—long confined largely to warmer waters—are advancing into higher-latitude regions, creating new public-health risks associated with shellfish consumption and marine recreation. A 2023 study found that Vibrio vulnificus infections in the eastern United States increased eightfold between 1988 and 2018 and that the northern edge of […]
Matein Khalid Jay Powell has put cold water on a December FOMC rate cut as inflation risk triggers dissent at the Fed. Yet Uncle Jay is now a lame duck and the world awaits his first MAGA Fed Chairman. My bet is on Kevin H as I doubt if even a supine Senate will confirm yes man – Stephen Miran. Why even bother to hold the FOMC […]
A peculiar and uncontrollable mass movement gripped the city of Strasbourg in the summer of 1518 when dozens of residents began dancing in the streets without any apparent reason or music. Historians estimate that by the peak of the episode between July and September, anywhere from 50 to 400 individuals were participating in this phenomenon known as the “dancing plague”. The event reportedly began when a woman […]
The International Olympic Committee has announced it will no longer collaborate with Saudi Arabia to host the Olympic eSports Games. This move, described as a “mutual” decision, signifies the conclusion of the partnership between the two entities, which had initially planned to join forces in promoting digital sports at the Olympic level. In a statement issued on its official website, the IOC explained that both parties would […]
LOS ANGELES, US / BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2025 – Hujing Digital Media & Entertainment Group (the “Company”), the cultural and entertainment subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (HKEX: 9988), is accelerating its global talent strategy. The Company recently hosted its “2025 North America Talent Collaboration Roadshow” in Los Angeles, where it connected with young Chinese-language directors, screenwriters, and producers trained at […]
Matein Khalid The supply glut in crude oil, the fragile geopolitics of the Levant, the Gaza wars, the thinnest sovereign credit spreads since the summer of 2006 have not ended the scramble to pick up MENA credit when the issuer is not a serial borrower/distressed credit and the bonds issue reflects improving political/economic fundamentals. The year ago, Oman and Bahrain provided some amazing opportunities for capital gains […]
India’s online retail sector is showing signs of stabilising momentum outside of its traditional festival peaks, as consumer habits increasingly shift toward year-round purchasing patterns. According to a report by consulting firm Redseer, while the September-October period continues to see elevated demand—driven principally by mobiles and electronics—overall online shopping volumes are less reliant on a single event window than in previous years.
The study noted that during the opening two days of the 2025 festive sales period, gross merchandise value for online platforms rose 23 to 25 per cent year-on-year; this uptick marked a four-to-five-fold improvement relative to the equivalent stage of last year. The growth was particularly strong for premium smartphones and large-screen televisions.
Analysts say this shift reflects structural changes in India’s commerce ecosystem. According to a separate 2025 report by Bain and partners, India’s e-retail market hit roughly US$ 60 billion in 2024, despite growth rates moderating to around 10-12 per cent from earlier double-digit levels, due to inflation and slower wage growth. Long-term projections remain optimistic, with the market expected to grow at over 18 per cent annually and reach US$ 170-190 billion by 2030.
Several key drivers underpin the movement toward more stable demand. First, a broader geographic spread: Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are playing an increasing role in online retail, with the Internet and smartphone penetration expanding rapidly beyond metro areas. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, Tier-3 cities posted 21 per cent year-on-year growth during summer sales in 2025 and accounted for 38 per cent of order volumes.
Second, tax policy reforms have had an impact. In September 2025, the government implemented new Goods and Services Tax rate cuts affecting electronics, furniture and mid-priced apparel. For instance, GST on large-screen TVs fell from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, producing a 6-8 per cent drop in retail price in those segments according to reporting by the Economic Times. These changes helped elevate consumption in discretionary categories and show how policy can shift timing and category mix of online purchases.
Third, the rise of quick-commerce and digital payment adoption is changing how and when people shop. Q-commerce platforms delivering in under 30 minutes have been growing rapidly: one market report forecasts the segment will hit US$ 1.6 billion in 2025 and account for 12 per cent of online sales. These platforms are increasingly used for impulse or gifting purchases rather than just replenishment.
Yet, the data also show nuance and caveats. Even as online retail becomes less festival-driven, mobiles and electronics continue to dominate during the peak windows. The Redseer survey found that the surge in early festival days was led by premium smartphones and TVs—users that were already loyalty-members or heavy-buyers. This suggests the shift to steady year-round demand is underway, but not yet universal across all product categories. Beauty, apparel, and general merchandise are still heavily influenced by the time around festivals.
Brands and retailers are responding by adjusting their strategies. Many are investing more in digital-first discovery, including influencer content and short-form video, recognising that consumers are engaging earlier and across multiple touchpoints. For example, analysis by HT Media found that in the 2025 festival season shoppers were starting purchases up to six weeks ahead, and were blending online research with offline store conversions, especially for high-value items.
Visitors to the heart of Australia’s Red Centre are being drawn to Uluru‑Kata Tjuta National Park by a confluence of cultural significance, unique experiences and strategic branding that spotlight the historic destination for 2026. Plunge into the landscape and traditions of this immense sandstone formation and its neighbouring domes, and you’ll discover a land of deep meaning, geological wonder and evolving travel dynamics. Standing 348 metres tall and […]
Matein Khalid Stock exchange folklore in pre-1929 Jazz Age New York has one priceless insight for me – “you be buying when they are crying, you be selling when they are yelling”. So as I scan the markets, I realized that the mother of all yelling is taking place in the AI arena and its decibel count is loudest where the ignorance about its nuances is the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Warner Bros. has formally approved a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, with the next installment scheduled to release on 23 July 2027. Jared Hess will return to direct and co-write the film, and Jason Momoa will once again serve as one of the producers. The original film, released on 4 April 2025, proved a major box office success. It grossed approximately $957 million […]
Jeddah — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has initiated the KAUST Mathematics Competition, a national contest designed to identify and nurture top mathematics talent among students in Grades 8 through 11 across Saudi Arabia. The competition invites both Saudi nationals and residents studying in the Kingdom’s schools to test themselves on challenging topics such as algebra, number theory, combinatorics and geometry.
Phase One of KMC will take place as a two-hour elimination exam at eight regional centres. Students in the junior stream will face 24 multiple-choice questions, while those in the senior stream will tackle 30 multiple-choice items. From that round, the top 200—split evenly between junior and senior tracks—will advance to the final phase. That final round, conducted at KAUST over three days in April, will require written answers to six problems. KAUST will bear the costs of travel, lodging and meals for finalists. The participation fee is set at 100 Saudi riyals per student.
KAUST’s rationale for KMC aligns with its broader talent development mission: to foster advanced thinking skills and attract gifted students into STEM pathways. The competition also offers attractive incentives: cash awards, enrolment in KAUST Academy programmes, and a prize for first-place winners in each track — admission to a summer mathematics camp hosted jointly by KAUST and the University of Cambridge.
KAUST’s pre-university programmes, especially its Science Research School Initiative, already train middle and high school students for international Olympiads. SRSI’s mandate includes preparing students in mathematics, chemistry, physics, informatics and biology through intensive on-campus training. Students in grades 6 to 12 benefit from the training, and many go on to represent Saudi Arabia in global contests. KAUST also partners with other institutional programmes focused on gifted education.
The decision to launch KMC complements an existing competitive ecosystem. The KFUPM Mathematics Olympiad, for instance, has long been held for secondary school students at multiple centres across the country. That contest historically serves as a pipeline to select candidates for the International Mathematical Olympiad. Meanwhile, Saudi youth continue to perform strongly at regional contests: in the 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad held in North Macedonia, six Saudi students won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
Matein Khalid The old adage that stock markets swing between fear and greed has been borne out by the mixed performance of Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index over the first nine months of 2025. A turning point came on Wednesday September 24 when the Tadawul staged its biggest single-day rally since 2020, after a Capital Market Authority board member signalled that the 49 percent foreign ownership cap on Saudi equities […]
A community advisory committee in The Bronx authorised advancing the Bally’s proposal for a casino at the former Trump Golf Links property, while in Brooklyn a parallel committee declined to advance the Thor Equities-led “The Coney” casino project. The six-member panel for the Bronx site voted 5-1 in favour, clearing a key hurdle in the process for one of New York’s coveted downstate gaming licenses. The Coney […]
Crafting a serene but vigorous harvest season for guests with a repertoire of exquisite multifaceted dining, wining, and playing choices MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – As the air begins to cool in Macau, the city’s appetite turns towards indulgence; nourishment for the body, soul, and appetite becomes a premier priority. At Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (hereafter “Galaxy Macau”), autumn is a […]
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – As summer ends and autumn arrives, the mountains and valleys of Japan’s Tohoku region are transformed into vibrant landscapes of autumn foliage, resembling a breathtaking painting. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area) offered by JR East, you can enjoy Japan’s renowned autumn foliage spots at great value. This time, we would like to introduce some […]
Chill Lab has positively impacted 146,161 people across Hong Kong 187 secondary schools were engaged via augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sessions, creative workshops and capacity building for students, teachers and parents The latest student-led “We Can” program trained 40 youth leaders who delivered 17 projects benefiting 17,005 members of the public Z Zurich Foundation youth mental wellbeing white paper urges school‑based youth interventions, where […]
Matein Khalid Mauritius, an island archipelago state in the Indian ocean, has long maintained extensive economic and cultural ties with the GCC. Thanks to tax treaties with India, Mauritius is a favourite domicile for wealthy Indian expatriate residents of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. GCC citizens and residents are prominent investors in some of Africa’s most expensive luxury beach resorts located in the island nation, where property […]
Saudi Arabia is set to increase its crude oil exports by roughly 500,000 barrels per day this month, driven by heightened production and weaker domestic oil consumption. These shifts are intensifying concerns that the global oil market may swing into oversupply later this year. Aramco and Saudi authorities have scaled back domestic crude burn for power generation, particularly as cooling demand following the summer peak reduces the […]
A Reuters-compiled survey reveals that OPEC’s oil output climbed in August following a coordinated decision to raise production, with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia driving the increase. The group lifted August output by approximately 400,000 barrels per day to reach 28.55 million bpd, according to a Bloomberg-based survey cited by Commerzbank. Saudi Arabia accounted for roughly 230,000 bpd of that surge, raising its production to […]
Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani died peacefully on 4 September 2025, at his home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones, his fashion house confirmed. His passing signals the close of an era for a style icon who fused simplicity with power and built a global empire from the elegance of minimalist design. Armani’s absence from the Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June marked the first time he […]
