NextWhat advertising wins exclusive VFS Global contract as UAE OOH market surges on premium audience demand

Deal gives NextWhat control of one of Dubai’s highest dwell-time advertising venues as digital OOH in the UAE accelerates toward a forecast USD126.7 million (Dh465m) market by 2030 Leading Dubai media company NextWhat Advertising has secured the exclusive marketing rights for VFS Global’s Visa Application Centre at Wafi Mall, marking one of the company’s most... Continue Reading →

Brand Lounge Wins “Branding Agency of the Year”at Campaign Middle East’s Agency of the Year Awards 2025

Brand Lounge, the region’s leading strategic brand consultancy, has been named Branding Agency of the Year at the Campaign Middle East Agency of the Year Awards 2025 marking a defining moment as the consultancy approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026. The award reinforces Brand Lounge’s reputation as the region’s benchmark for strategic brand building and... Continue Reading →

Global Vision Meets Local Expertise: UNICO Appoints DECA as Exclusive Integration, Sales & Marketing Partner

UNICO, an international real estate developer, has entered into a strategic alliance with DECA to drive sales and marketing for its upcoming portfolio of design-led residential communities in Dubai. The alliance combines UNICO’s vision for contemporary urban living with DECA’s launch capabilities and market reach, supporting the developer’s upcoming releases in the city. The landmark... Continue Reading →

Emirates Gold and Joyalukkas Announce Certified 24K Gold Bars Through Strategic UAE Partnership

Emirates Gold, one of the UAE’s most trusted and established precious metals refineries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, to introduce an exclusive collection of certified 24-karat gold bars for consumers and investors across the UAE and the wider region. The signing ceremony was held at the private office... Continue Reading →

FireBull AB Achieves Lithium-Ion Fire Certification, Setting Global Benchmark for Battery Risk Protection

FireBull AB, a next-generation fluorine-free firefighting foam developed by Enforcer One and distributed in the region by Frontline Innovations, has been officially certified to the NTA 8133 lithium-ion battery fire standard, making it the first and only foam product globally to meet this demanding benchmark. Through independent testing, FireBull AB was proven to extinguish lithium-ion... Continue Reading →

Baker Tilly UAE Targets 25% Growth as It Unveils New Strategic Vision to Strengthen Regional Advisory Leadership

Baker Tilly UAE, one of the region’s leading advisory, audit, and consulting firms, has announced a bold new strategic direction aimed at achieving 25% growth over the next two years, as it strengthens its position as a key player in the UAE’s professional services landscape. The firm unveiled its refreshed identity and growth roadmap at... Continue Reading →

RoTIC Symposium 2025 to Power Industrial Growth and Sustainability as Middle East Rotating Machinery Market Surges to $15 Billion

Dubai, UAE – September 22, 2025 – The Middle East Rotating Machinery Technology & Innovation Symposium (RoTIC Symposium), the region’s premier platform for rotating machinery advancements, opened today at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Center in Dubai. Running until September 24, the three-day event is hosting more than 3,500+ professionals, innovators and technical experts from over... Continue Reading →

IMKAN Modernises Procurement with JAGGAER, Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability, Cost Control, and On-Time Project Delivery

The JAGGAER platform enhances supplier choice and collaboration, while reducing procurement timelines by 25%, helping IMKAN achieve faster, more efficient project deliveryAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 23 September 2025 – IMKAN, a leading global master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has collaborated with JAGGAER, the global leader in source-to-pay and supplier collaboration, to execute... Continue Reading →

Pure Storage Showcasing Solutions at GITEX to Help Customers Solve Complex Business Issues

Pure Storage’s Enterprise Data Cloud enables customers to meet the demands of AI and HPC, drive energy efficiency, and navigate data sovereignty challenges Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22 September 2025 – Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, today announced its participation at... Continue Reading →

Baker Tilly International Expands Regional Presence with Launch of New UAE Network Firm Led by New CEO

The globally recognised accountancy network establishes its UAE operations with a future-focused mandate across audit, tax, and consultancy under visionary leadership of the new CEO. Dubai, UAE, August 10, 2025: Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has... Continue Reading →

HKTDC to Create Boundless Business Opportunities with Four Major Trade Fairs in October 2025Strengthening bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the UAE

23 July 2025 – Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. Mr... Continue Reading →

Hotpack sustainability report reveals 97% of its 4,000-product portfolio now recyclable

The company targets net-zero emissions by 2050 through global research partnerships and innovation-led sustainability efforts, with plans to divert 40 tons of waste annually. To introduce lightweight, fully recyclable packaging materials to significantly reduce carbon footprint and support circular economy goals. Dubai, UAE – July 10, 2025: Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable packaging solutions,... Continue Reading →

3rd Annual AIMCS EXPO 2025 Marked a Grand Opening with 800+ Attendees, 90+ Technical Speakers, 250+ Leading Companies, and 30+ Sponsors and Exhibitors

Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 2025 – The highly anticipated Middle East Asset Integrity Management Expo(AIMCS EXPO 2025) which runs from June 23–25, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, united global experts, innovators, and decision-makers across the oil, gas, utilities, and energy sectors. Organized under the leadership of Mr. Mosleh Al Harbi, Vice President – Asset Integrity... Continue Reading →

ALEC Holdings’ 2024 ESG Report Reflects Operational Excellence and Resilience for Sustainable, Long-Term Growth

Dubai, UAE – 28 May 2025 – ALEC Holdings (ALEC), a leading construction and related services company, today published its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability report, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible growth and sustained operational excellence across its UAE and KSA operations.   The company’s sustainability achievements have been recognised externally. ALEC... Continue Reading →

How this Dubai company built a 1,000+ strong workforce to become one of the UAE’s largest private sector employers in just two decades

As the United Arab Emirates strengthens its focus on private sector employment and Emiratisation, DDG commemorates its 23rd anniversary by developing a diverse, future-ready workforce and and fostering national leadership. Dubai, April 28, 2025 — In an era defined by digital transformation and workforce localisation, Data Direct Group – a leading - Dubai-based business process... Continue Reading →

Zenith and Quantum Media Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Presence in the UAE

Dubai, 2025 — Zenith and Quantum Media are excited to announce a new strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ growth and innovation efforts. Under this agreement, Quantum Media will become the official publisher of Zenith Magazine in the United Arab Emirates, expanding the publication’s regional reach and influence.This partnership unites two media... Continue Reading →

EcoOnline expands into Middle East with strategic appointment of regional director

Middle East’s rapid industrial and regulatory transformation accelerates need for safety and sustainability solutions Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 13, 2025 – EcoOnline, a leading global provider of safety and sustainability solutions, has announced its expansion into the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to support the region’s industrial and regulatory transformation. EcoOnline has appointed... Continue Reading →

JAGGAER expands reach in Kuwait and the Middle East through collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Collaboration underscores leading procurement software company’s regional commitment and expertise Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6 May 2025:  JAGGAER, a leading global provider of procurement and spend management solutions, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver enhanced procurement services across Kuwait and the broader Middle East region. This new collaboration marks a significant expansion of... Continue Reading →

United Foods Company reports strong FY2024 performance

Board of Directors proposes 100% cash dividend of paid-up capital, reflecting robust financial performance and dedication to consistent returns to shareholders Financial Highlights (Year ended 31 December 2024): Sales volumes increased 5.9%, highlighting strong market demand across core categories Gross revenue reached record of AED 601.7 million, up from AED 589.4 million in 2023 Gross... Continue Reading →

Rayna Tours Unveils Major New Launches:New Ras Al Khaimah Office, Thailand as a Destination, andGlobal Cruise Booking Expansion

Rayna Tours, the UAE’s leading destination management company, proudly announces a trio of exciting new launches that mark a major milestone in its journey of global expansion and enhanced customer experience. 1. Grand Opening of New Ras Al Khaimah Office Building on its strong presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Rayna Tours is proud to... Continue Reading →

Qashio and Visa launch ‘Qashio for Travel’ to streamline and secure global travel payments at Arabian Travel Market 2025

Dubai, UAE – 4th April 2025 – Qashio, one of the leading providers of spend management solutions, in partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has launched Qashio for Travel, a next-generation payment platform built to address the unique operational and financial pain points in the travel industry. The launch comes during the... Continue Reading →

How this Dubai company built a 1,000+ strong workforce to become one of the UAE’s largest private sector employers in just two decades

As the United Arab Emirates strengthens its focus on private sector employment and Emiratisation, DDG commemorates its 23rd anniversary by developing a diverse, future-ready workforce and and fostering national leadership. Dubai, April 28, 2025 — In an era defined by digital transformation and workforce localisation, Data Direct Group – a leading - Dubai-based business process... Continue Reading →

Richmind launches ‘Oystra’—A Landmark Residential Development Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects on Al Marjan Island with future pipeline of over USD 1 Billion

The pricing starts at AED 2.9 Million, with a handover in Q1 2029 UAE, April 2025: Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-niche real estate products, and the flagship business vertical of Richmind Holding, has officially announced its entry into the UAE real estate market with the unveiling of Oystra, an extraordinary new residential concept... Continue Reading →

Dubai Startup Hushday Raises AED 2 Million to Launch the Middle East’s First Premium Flash Sales Platform

Inspired by the success of European giants like Veepee and Showroom Privé, this UAE-born startup aims to reinvent premium retail for a new generation of shoppers and brands. Dubai, 25th April,2025 – As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a... Continue Reading →

Falcon Welcomes Bombardier Global 7500 to Its Fleet

Falcon will be adding the flagship Bombarider Global 7500 private jets to its growing fleet DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Falcon Global 7500 offers the ultimate combination of speed, range and spaciousness. Featuring the industry’s best equipped cabin with industry-leading reliability, our proven, award-winning and record-breaking Global 7500 aircraft is... Continue Reading →

KKR Appoints General David Petraeus as Chairman of the Middle East and Establishes Dedicated Investment Team in the Region

Expansion builds on 16-year local presence and several investments in the region NEW YORK & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East including the appointment of General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) as Chairman of... Continue Reading →

JAGGAER announces two new leadership team appointments

April 08, 2025: JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, has announced the appointment of Jon Lawrence as Chief Product Officer and Pascal d’Arc as Chief Strategy Officer. With his vision and transformative approach, Lawrence will oversee the entire product portfolio. Before joining JAGGAER, Lawrence was tasked with leading innovation and the overall... Continue Reading →

World Health Day: PHRMAG celebrates 20 years of advancing healthcare innovation in the GulfMarking two decades of impact, collaboration, and commitment to patient-centric healthcare across the Gulf region, PHRMAG continues to drive innovation and excellence

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 7, 2025: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association Gulf (PHRMAG) is proud to commemorate its 20th anniversary, heralding two decades of fostering innovation, catalyzing policy discussion, and improving patient access to life-saving treatments across the Gulf. In keeping with the global spirit of World Health Day, this landmark moment underscores... Continue Reading →

Digital payments economy in Africa expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 according to new report

Mastercard commits to powering the continent’s growth, delivering meaningful scale and tangible impact Commitment underpinned by strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and market innovation initiatives Focus on enabling MSMEs, scaling cross-border payments, and empowering fintech companies Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 March 2025: Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to... Continue Reading →

My Happy Place, LG and Hala Kazim’s Ramadan Series, Celebrates the Spirit of Connection and Culinary Joy

Family, food, and faith intertwine for three episodes that explore the heart of Ramadan Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 March, 2025 – LG Electronics (LG) has successfully concluded its heartwarming Ramadan mini talk show, My Happy Place, hosted by the esteemed Life Educational Coach Hala Kazim. The three-episode series, available on a dedicated LG microsite... Continue Reading →

Gateway Canada expands to Dubai, marking a new era of global growth

Company strengthens its global presence, facilitating business expansion, skilled workforce placement, and investment-driven immigration, with upcoming expansions planned for Europe. Dubai, UAE – 24 March 2025 – Gateway Canada, a premier global mobility and business acquisition services provider, has officially launched its Dubai operations, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion. The new office... Continue Reading →

TUMBI Hotels Unveils First UAE Property with Dh375 Million Investment Under Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

Dubai, UAE – March 22, 2025 – TUMBI Hotels, founded by entrepreneur Ali Tumbi, has  partnered with the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand  for the opening of its flagship property in Dubai, TUMBI West Palm Beach Hotel. With an investment of more than AED375 million, the hotel redefines hospitality by blending wellness, sustainability, and sophistication... Continue Reading →

Rittal, Electrical Enclosure Specialist, Confirms JAGGAER to Streamline Procurement, Increase Transparency, and Enhance Compliance

Dubai United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2025 – Rittal, one of the world's leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. From sourcing and contract management to order management, supplier relationship and complaint management, JAGGAER's solutions support Rittal in optimising its... Continue Reading →

Where Reliability Meets Innovation: LG Is Redefining Home Living in the Gulf

LG continues to elevate the home experience in the Middle East, blending cutting-edge technology with unwavering reliability to create a seamless and premium lifestyle. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 17, 2025 – LG Electronics (LG) is setting a new standard for home living, seamlessly integrating innovative technology with the dependable performance consumers expect. From intuitive... Continue Reading →

Casio to Release G-SHOCK Watches with a Tough Silicone BandThat Delivers Both Comfortable Fit and Abrasion Resistance

Stylish Metal-Bezel Design with a Resin Band Finished with Vapor Deposition for a Metallic Look Dubai, March 17, 2025 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the newest additions to its family of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Featuring a stylish metal bezel and the Tough Silicone Band, which offers a comfortable fit and... Continue Reading →

RemotePass and Wafeq Partner to Automate Payroll and Accounting for UAE & KSA Businesses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 March, 2025: RemotePass, a UAE-based global payroll platform, and Wafeq, a UAE-based accounting software provider, have partnered to fully automate payroll accounting for businesses in the UAE and KSA. This integration seamlessly syncs payroll and financial data from RemotePass to Wafeq’s accounting system in real-time, eliminating manual entry, reducing errors,... Continue Reading →

BUYVEST Heralds New Digital Economy with Launch of Advanced Exchange Platform for Trading and Auctioning Authenticated Luxury Assets

Technology acquisition from U.S. resale goods partner Backflip announced with the global exchange platform’s first market in Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait, 11 March 2025: BUYVEST, the avant-garde destination for trading authenticated luxury assets through a curated exchange and auction platform, today announced its strategic partnership with Backflip, a U.S. resale technology company. The agreement marks... Continue Reading →

ALEC Achieves 29% YoY Growth Driven by Ongoing Saudi Expansion and Subsidiaries’ Strong Performance

Construction firm’s growth in Saudi signals impressive early success of ongoing expansion in the Kingdom Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 March 2025 – With a healthy pipeline of projects in progress, ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC) has continued its strong business momentum. During 2024, the company — one of the largest construction firms... Continue Reading →

JAGGAER Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification for its Advanced Sourcing Optimizer (ASO) Solution and ISO 27017 Certification Across its SaaS Offerings 

March 7th, 2025 – JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, today announced it has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification for its Advanced Sourcing Optimizer (ASO) solution and ISO 27017 certification across its comprehensive suite of SaaS solutions. These achievements underscore JAGGAER’s unwavering commitment to data security and privacy for its customers.  SOC 2... Continue Reading →

Line Investments & Property Celebrates Grand Finale of the Winter Shopping Festival with Spectacular Prizes

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the retail division of Lulu International Holdings, has concluded the Winter Shopping Festival with a spectacular finale, awarding over AED 1 million in prizes including luxury cars, holiday packages, iPhones, and more. The month-long festival attracted unprecedented crowds across 11 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al... Continue Reading →

Microsoft strengthens partnership with Kuwait Government, announces intent to establish AI powered Azure Region to accelerate AI transformation and drive economic growth

Groundbreaking partnership will see Microsoft and the Government of Kuwait working together on several initiatives and projects across the public sector and state-owned entities to create a robust ecosystem for the development of AI solutions. March, 2025; Kuwait City, Kuwait – Microsoft has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Government of Kuwait, represented... Continue Reading →

Elevating Together: SolarWinds Unveils New Features in 2025 Partner Program

Latest advancements designed for accelerated partner growth and elevated experiences in 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2025 - SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, has unveiled the next phase of enhancements to the SolarWinds Partner Program. These updates focus on three key areas: increasing partner profitability, partner... Continue Reading →

Swisslog reports growth in the Middle East with project value topping $60M in recent weeks

Dubai, UAE, 17 Feb 2025 – Swisslog, the global leader in innovative robotic, data-driven, and flexible automated solutions, has reported remarkable growth in the Middle East market, achieving over $60 million in project value in recent weeks across various industries, including food and beverage (F&B), grocery, fashion retail, and spare parts handling. Swisslog’s recent wins... Continue Reading →

Checkout.com becomes the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card solution

This solution helps merchants to develop faster and more convenient payment experiences, and to offer their customers an easier way to send and receive money The announcement comes as Checkout.com hits milestone of processing over one million Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) from the UAE with Visa, supporting real-time money movement Dubai, UAE – February 17,... Continue Reading →

Inception and MBZUAI Launch SHERKALA Transforming the Large Language Model Landscape for Kazakhstan

17 February 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI-focused graduate research university, through its Institute of Foundation Models and in collaboration with Cerebras, today announced the launch of SHERKALA, a revolutionary Kazakh Large Language Model (LLM) designed... Continue Reading →

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