In a landmark achievement, Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria. The life-saving surgery was performed at PureHealth’s SEHA – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi. The emirate has consistently demonstrated its
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Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia’s largest retail pharmacy chain and an integrated Omnihealth platform. This collaboration will integrate Checkout.com’s cutting-edge payment acquiring and processing technology into Nahdi’s online platforms, optimizing the digital
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, and TMRW Edtech have joined forces to redefine the future of schooling through advanced AI-driven innovation. The two education innovators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering a new generation of AI-powered education solutions across key
AlfaNow, a cross-border payments platform built for how the world moves money today, has announced its official expansion into the Sultanate of Oman through a partnership with First Exchange, approved by the Central Bank of Oman. Through this collaboration, AlfaNow’s services are now live across all major cities of the Sultanate of Oman through First […]
Coffee Planet has announced the promotion of Ahmed Khalifa to Sales Director, marking a strategic step in strengthening its leadership structure as the company accelerates its regional expansion across the GCC and beyond. As one of the region’s most integrated coffee solutions providers, Coffee Planet continues to scale its operations across horeca, retail, and corporate
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) launched a new campaign aimed at reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a preferred GCC tourism destination. The promotion highlights a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural, sports, and family-focused experiences taking place across the Kingdom. The campaign coincides with a diverse lineup of events being hosted
The sauce that started it all has its own menu now. P.F. Chang’s, the original creator of the iconic Dynamite sauce, has unveiled The Dynamite Menu across its restaurants in the GCC, available for a limited time from 4 May 2026. Featuring seven bold, Asia-inspired dishes and two new beverages, the menu places the brand’s signature sauce at its […]
The recently announced plans by the UAE Government to automate 50 per cent of the government organisations and services through Artificial Intelligence (AI) for autonomous execution and decision-making creates opportunities for businesses and professionals in the UAE who could play a great role in this transformation, experts said at a packed conference, organised by the
Heriot-Watt University and Aurora50 have today released the ‘GCC Board Gender Index Report 2026‘, marking the third edition of this comprehensive study of women’s representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in the GCC. For the third consecutive year, the report remains the only index of its kind to provide a unified view […]
Across the GCC, the real question is no longer whether organisations are using AI, but whether AI is actually doing the work. Most deployments still sit at the surface, assisting employees without changing how execution happens. AI is now moving beyond individual task support into structured workforce roles, where it carries responsibility across workflows, follows […]
Omniconn, a UAE-based pioneer of AI-powered IoT solutions, has become the first company in the GCC to achieve UL 3115 certification, a new international standard introduced by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. The certification recognizes the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in safety-critical environments. The
Takeem, the award-winning UAE PropTech platform building the trust layer for the property ecosystem, has launched the GCC’s First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landlords, tenants, asset managers and agents arriving as regional markets navigate renewed uncertainty. The Takeem Rental Guarantee (TRG) covers landlords against tenant non-payment and
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the region, has once again been certified as a Great Place To Work® in the UAE and across its regional markets – Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The recognition highlights Aster’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace culture […]
As enterprise AI initiatives evolve, organizations in the GCC are under increasing pressure to move faster, prove value sooner, and make outputs usable inside real operating workflows. Recent research shows that 84% of organizations in the region are already using AI, yet only 11% are achieving measurable business value at scale, highlighting a growing gap […]
Platinumlist, the Middle East’s entertainment discovery and ticketing platform, has launched Artist Intelligence. An AI advisory tool aimed to help event organisers forecast which artists are likely to sell tickets in specific GCC markets. The tool draws on the company’s dataset of 10 million tickets sold across 18 countries over 17 years, cross-referenced with
AESG today announced the expansion of its Mission Critical division, broadening its data centre offering to full multidisciplinary integrated design delivery. Having already delivered 27 data centres across multiple regions, the move positions the firm to deliver end-to-end support across the full data centre delivery lifecycle. The expansion comes as the GCC data
Al Ramz Corporation PJSC (ALRAMZ:UH), a leading financial services institution with a 25-year legacy in capital markets, has announced the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of two new open-ended GCC investment funds: the Horizons GCC Sukuks Fund and the Fortitude GCC Equity Fund. Building on its distinguished legacy, the launch marks a key step in […]
Ray, a powerbank-sharing service, announced its launch in Dubai and revealed it has raised a $1.2M seed round, primarily from private investors, including Meirambek Abelkasov and Serik Uspanov, co-founders of the kick-sharing company JET. With the incoming funds, Ray plans to expand its station network across the UAE and GCC, targeting high-traffic hospitality venues,
Salesforce, the world’s #1 AI CRM, announces the availability of Agentforce across Salesforce Suites in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), making enterprise-grade artificial intelligence accessible to small and medium businesses at no additional cost and with no technical setup required. This feature arrives as governments across the GCC accelerate efforts to build
In the GCC, hydration is no longer just functional, it’s a reflection of choice. VOSS, the premium natural mineral water from Norway, is leading the way for those making conscious, intentional decisions about what they consume and how it fits into a lifestyle that values wellness, design, and sustainability. Found in luxury hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle […]





























