Nanda Kumar, CEO and Founder, SunTec Business Solutions Dubai has nailed its colors to the mast: by 2033 – the emirate’s bicentennial – it wants to be among the world’s top three cities to live, work and invest, and to have doubled the size of its economy. Those aims, gathered under the Dubai
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Healthcare technology startups across the GCC attracted US$148 million in disclosed investment between January 2025 and July 2026, according to PitchBook data, underscoring the growing investor appetite for the technologies reshaping healthcare across the region. These investment trends and the opportunities shaping the next phase of regional healthtech growth will
Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, is expanding its connectivity across the GCC through a new operation with Etihad Airways. Etihad will fly from Zayed International Airport (AUH) every Sunday from 4 October 2026 before adding a second weekly service on Thursdays from 25 October 2026. The route will be operated by […]
Wellness Morocco is gaining ground among GCC travellers as summer holiday choices expand beyond traditional European destinations, supported by record tourism growth, stronger regional interest and the country’s diverse mix of coastline, culture, gastronomy and family experiences. Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025, up 14% year-on-year, while
Every home tells a story, and the start of a new academic year marks a well-deserved chapter for parents. LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its ‘Summer Survivors’ Back-to-School campaign, offering savings of up to 30 per cent on a wide range of premium electronics and smart home appliances. The campaign plays on that bittersweet back-to-school moment: as kids
Dubai-based martial arts and holistic education network GMNSM has raised $2 million in funding from investment firm VEYRA Capital, whose portfolio includes companies such as Dwelly, ZINIT and DVC, as well as a private investor. The investment will support the company’s first jiu-jitsu academy in Riyadh and the launch of its first European location in […]
Czechia is strengthening its position as one of Europe’s most compelling travel destinations for travellers from the GCC, following new data that identifies the country as the fastest-growing booked destination among Europe’s top markets. According to the Travel Insights 2026: Focus on Europe report by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism, Czechia recorded 18%
Mark & Save, one of the fastest-growing value retail chains in the GCC, is bringing the spirit of Onam closer to families and communities across the UAE through a month-long festive campaign combining traditional celebrations, attractive value offers, and engaging family experiences. With Onam deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Kerala and celebrated […]
DataFlow Services FZ LLC, operator of the TrueProfile.io credential verification and professional development platform, and MediLearning International, an Irish based and Dubai-registered digital CPD/CME education provider, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) course
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, noting that the final deadline for registration and submission is the end of January 2027. Held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and […]
REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading value-fashion and homeware brand, has launched its GCC-wide Back-to-School campaign, “Ready, Set, School!”. The first day back is often remembered through the smallest details – a new backpack waiting by the door, shoes that have not yet collected a single mark, and the excitement of carrying a favourite character
The technology industry has long been locked in a race around numbers and specifications. Over the years, success for any consumer technology brand revolved around incremental speed bumps, marginal megapixel increases, and hardware parameters. However today, consumers, particularly in the fast-adapting, pragmatic markets of the Middle East, are demanding more than just
Across the GCC, governments and enterprises are moving on AI faster than almost anywhere in the world. The unspoken truth is that most of these projects stall before they start. The reason for the stalling is not because the models fall short, but because the data underneath them isn’t ready. Only 7% of enterprises say […]
As organisations across the GCC continue to prioritise leadership transformation, succession planning, and sustainable growth, Harmonie Consulting is supporting the next generation of Arab women leaders through culturally fluent executive coaching and leadership advisory services. Founded by executive coach and leadership advisor Shahnaz Hamade, Harmonie Consulting is a
The GCC’s combination of extreme heat, humidity, frequent transitions between outdoor heat and air-conditioned environments, dust exposure, and prolonged sunscreen and makeup use creates a unique set of skincare challenges. With acne and pimple concerns already affecting more than 65% of the GCC population, these seasonal conditions have renewed interest in one
Georgia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC. Data suggests that in 2025 Georgia welcomed 145,513 visits from the Gulf countries, representing 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. According to the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), the country welcomed a 7.8 million international
A long-standing favourite for GCC travellers, Thailand is seeing record numbers of visitors from the region this summer as holidaymakers look to escape city heat for tropical breezes. To help Middle Eastern guests feel at home, SAii Hotels & Resorts has introduced two distinct island escapes that prioritise privacy, seclusion and family time. From the […]
Shaffra, the GCC-born AI Workforce Platform building Autonomous AI Teams for enterprises and governments, has expanded beyond the GCC for the first time, bringing its AI workforce expertise to the Caspian region. The company has opened a regional headquarters in Azerbaijan, introducing three enterprise AI workforce solutions: the AI Call Center, AI Sales Center, and […]
Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., is highlighting the changing memory and storage requirements of organisations across the GCC as investments in edge computing, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies and data-driven applications continue to reshape enterprise IT environments. The company is encouraging businesses to
Nahda Capital Partners, the Abu Dhabi Global Market based private equity platform, has announced the appointment of two senior independent Investment Committee members, Anders Moberg and Ahmed Al Naqbi, strengthening the firm’s governance as it advances its inaugural GCC focused strategy. According to market research and consulting firm Prescient & Strategic (P&S)





























