Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This marks the company’s official expansion in the European market, where they have been operating since
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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded Growth Series 2025 – a platform that connects leading business experts and its business community to share practical insights, connect with peers, and spark growth – with an engaging finale at Compass Coworking Centre. The event brought together entrepreneurs, SME owners, and business leaders for an evening dedicated […]
The Middle East is entering a new phase of logistics expansion as governments accelerate long-term strategies to position the region as a global trade and distribution hub. The Middle East logistics market is set to double this year compared with 2020, reflecting the scale of investment now flowing into infrastructure, technology, and supply chain modernisation. […]
OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced the appointment of cybersecurity industry veteran, Hussam Sidani, as Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa. The move reinforces OPSWAT’s long-term commitment to a region where it sees significant opportunity to deliver meaningful value and play a
The Myriad, a global award-winning student living brand, is strengthening its regional presence with an expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Represented in the Kingdom by Dedicated Housing Company (DHC), a SAR 2 billion fund joint venture, pioneering co-living for professionals and students between Sumou Global Investment (SGI), Majd Investment, and
Mira Real Estate, Dubai’s award-winning brokerage, has rebranded to Mira International and appointed Aldo De Jager as Chief Executive Officer. The new name marks the start of the company’s global expansion, including plans to open 30 branches in major cities and deliver one consistent client experience across markets. “The UAE’s real estate sector is moving […]
Revibe, the fast-growing marketplace for refurbished electronics, has raised $17 million in a new funding round led by Partech, with participation from E& Capital, Burda Principal Investments, and EQNX, alongside existing investors. The new funding will help Revibe continue improving its service and the quality of its devices while accelerating international expansion
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 has concluded its most transformative edition yet, breaking previous records with double-digit expansion since 2024. Ranked as the world’s top destination for Greenfield foreign direct investment,1 and positioned at the centre of a 43.65% CAGR surge in AI adoption,2 Dubai is rapidly becoming the engine driving the next wave of food manufacturing
Continental reports 77% premium growth, makes executive appointments to lead next phase of expansion
CFS DIFC Ltd., part of the Continental Group, has entered a new phase of expansion, recording a 77% growth in premiums and accelerating its digital transformation agenda. The milestone builds on the Group’s 30-year legacy in the Middle East and its steady evolution into a next-generation financial advisory firm focused on technology, transparency, and trust. […]
Arada has invested AED60 million in Brooki Bakehouse, the Australian bakery brand that is famed for its viral social media following. The transaction carried out by Arada’s hospitality and entertainment division represents Brooki Bakehouse’s first major external investment, enabling the brand to expand globally, beginning with the United Arab Emirates this year and
Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, today announced its acquisition of Sanad Cash, one of Saudi’s first and most established expense management solutions. This landmark deal marks a major leap in Qashio’s growth into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. The acquisition combines Qashio’s
Zed, Dubai’s homegrown ride-hailing app, has partnered with Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) and National Taxi (NT) to expand its fleet to 10,764 vehicles. The collaboration positions Zed as the host of Dubai’s second-largest taxi fleet and represents a major milestone in strengthening the city’s mobility ecosystem. Moreover, with this addition, Zed now hosts the fleets […]
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has formalized an agreement with “Global South Utilities” (GSU), a UAE-based companies specialised in infrastructure and clean energy project development, to enhance the company’s strategic expansion efforts in Uzbekistan. The agreement is aimed at supporting GSU’s strategic growth objectives by facilitating the
Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE’s premier automotive dealerships, has opened its second showroom for DEEPAL Electric Vehicle (EV) brand, which includes Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), in the landmark Manazel Garhoud building, close to Sheikh Rashid Road, opposite Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre hotel. The showroom was
The inaugural Connections Cruise Arabia Leadership Summit took place in Dubai onboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid. The exclusive, invitation-only event welcomed close to 200 senior travel and cruise professionals, including global executives, government stakeholders and leading travel agents who are shaping the future of cruise tourism in the GCC region and
Caucasus Auto Import, one of the leading U.S. vehicle importers with over 20 years of global experience, has officially launched its UAE headquarters in Sharjah. The expansion marks a major milestone for the company as it brings its dealer-focused services to one of the world’s most dynamic automotive markets, offering UAE car dealers direct access […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a 700-metre road widening on Sheikh Zayed Road for traffic near to Umm Al Sheif Street exit. The upgrade expanded the lanes from six to seven, increasing capacity by 16% to accommodate up to 14,000 vehicles per hour. The project forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to […]
The new subsidiary will be responsible for Messe Frankfurt’s business activities in the Kingdom, offering platforms that are aligned with the local market dynamics and designed specifically for industry players to interact with one another. It will also drive localisation efforts and lead to strategic partnerships with government bodies, associations and other industry
International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has posted record financial performance for the 12 months to 30 April 2025, with an eighth consecutive year of revenue and profit growth. Andrew Johnston, Managing Partner of Addleshaw Goddard, comments: “It has been another strong year for AG and we are pleased with the financial results, as well […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it successfully supported 308 high-potential digital startups to establish and grow their businesses in the emirate during H1 2025, achieving year-over-year (YoY) growth of 39% compared to the 221 companies supported during the same period […]





























