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Paymentology Launches PayCredit to Power Credit Innovation for Digital Banks and Fintechs in Saudi Arabia and the GCC

News Desk 17/11/2025

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has announced the launch of PayCredit, an advanced credit ledger platform designed to help digital banks and financial institutions deliver tailored, feature-rich credit products faster and more efficiently. The launch comes as the GCC and

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India’s Leading Creator Brand BeerBiceps Expands to the GCC with UAE-Based Sprout Media

News Desk 13/11/2025

Sprout Media has entered into a strategic partnership with India’s BeerBiceps Group of Companies, marking the content and digital education powerhouse’s first international expansion outside India. The collaboration positions Sprout Media as the group’s regional partner for the GCC, supporting the growth of brands, creators and business leaders across the region’s rapidly

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Bien-Etre Secures Exclusive GCC Rights to Breakthrough Rapid Longevity Diagnostics, Tapping $165 Billion MENA Wellness Market

News Desk 12/11/2025

Bien-Etre Ltd, an emerging longevity diagnostics and wellness company, today announced it has secured an exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement with Beyond Blood Diagnostics (BBD) for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.   This deal grants Bien-Etre sole rights to integrate BBD’s proprietary rapid longevity test, a breakthrough technology delivering

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Saudi Arabia Reinforces Labour Law to Protect Workers’ Right to Rest and Fair Hours

Nishitha Rachel 10/11/2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has reiterated its commitment to upholding fair and humane working conditions, emphasizing that employees across all sectors are entitled to proper rest and reasonable working hours under the Kingdom’s Labour Law. The ministry clarified that employers are strictly prohibited from offering monetary

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GCC Companies achieve 30-second payroll processing with 100 per cent accuracy using advanced HRMS, reveals greytHR

News Desk 10/11/2025

Companies across the GCC region have experienced higher workforce management efficiency using advanced AI-powered HRMS, reporting 100 per cent accuracy and stronger compliance with GCC labour regulations, reveals a recent survey conducted by greytHR, the leading full-suite Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform. Notably, organisations with around 1000 employees

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GCC Region’s Largest-Ever RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 Kicks Off on 10 November with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025

News Desk 04/11/2025

Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025, largest-ever in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, is kicking off on 10 November, coinciding with the inauguration of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, being organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, […]

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Emarat unveils GCC’s first EV Service Center at ‘Al Buhaira’ station in Al Barsha

News Desk 04/11/2025

Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has opened its 158th service station with the launch of “Al Buhaira” in Barsha South, expanding Emarat’s presence in New Dubai and introducing the region’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle Service Center. The EV Service Center is being launched in collaboration with […]

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Snap Inc. Research Reveals Qataris are amongst the most digitally-engaged in the GCC

PR News Desk 23/10/2025

New research from Snap Inc., and GWI, has revealed that Qataris are among the most digitally engaged and forward-thinking audiences in the Middle East. The findings from “Getting to know Snapchatters in Qatar” highlight that more than 50% create content or interact with branded posts monthly, which makes them 33% more likely to click on […]

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026: Global Beauty Growth Meets GCC Momentum

PR News Desk 22/10/2025

From 26–29 March 2026, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will once again open its doors as the world’s leading trade fair for the beauty industry. The upcoming 57th edition of the show marks a milestone for the Middle East, with growing interest in participation, underscoring the region’s rising influence on global beauty trends. According to EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL, […]

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Tokyo Invites GCC to Experience “Old Meets New” with Special Pop Culture & Tourism Event at Reem Mall – Abu Dhabi

PR News Desk 22/10/2025

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB), is bringing the vibrant spirit of Tokyo to Abu Dhabi with a one-day cultural event titled “Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New – Come Discover the Culture of Tokyo” Taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 14:00 to 20:00 at Reem […]

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A Ship Within a Ship: Discover the Exclusive MSC Yacht Club in the GCC

PR News Desk 21/10/2025

MSC Cruises is shining a spotlight on its award-winning MSC Yacht Club as it returns to the Gulf for the 2025/26 season. Known as the ‘ship within a ship,’ MSC Yacht Club offers a private sanctuary of luxury and personalised service, setting it apart from both the traditional cruise experience and the wider MSC Cruises […]

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Kia MEA Launches Connected Car Services Platform, Kia Connect, Across the GCC

PR News Desk 20/10/2025

Kia Middle East & Africa has officially launched Kia Connect, its Connected Car Services (CCS) platform, across five GCC markets, opening a new chapter in Kia’s mission to create smarter, more intuitive ways to move. Designed to bring drivers closer to their vehicles and lifestyles, Kia Connect reimagines convenience, control and peace of mind for […]

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PlanRadar Report Reveals How Inconsistent QA/QC Standards Drain Construction Profits Across the GCC

PR News Desk 20/10/2025

A new study by PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate projects, reveals a clear contradiction at the heart of quality management. More than seven in ten construction companies across global markets, including the GCC, begin QA/QC processes from day one — yet over

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AMD and Kerno announce “Made in the Emirates” initiative to deliver AI and enterprise infrastructure to GCC markets  

PR News Desk 17/10/2025

AMD has signed a strategic collaboration with Kerno, a UAE-based enterprise infrastructure provider, to accelerate the delivery of AI and cloud infrastructure to GCC markets including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As part of this agreement, the companies will collaborate on a “Made in the Emirates” initiative, where AMD-based solutions will be co-developed in the […]

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Orange Business powers Xpandretail, pioneers of retail transformation in GCC, with Live Objects a secure IoT platform

PR News Desk 14/10/2025

Multinational Xpandretail, a retail data analytics and mall solution provider company, was challenged to unify massive sales, inventory, and customer data streams from multiple channels in real time for smarter decision-making. Legacy systems lack scalability, modern IoT integration, and real-time monitoring capabilities.  Orange Business Live Objects provided an

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IBM and Deloitte announce plans at GITEX 2025 to enable GCC organizations to deploy responsible AI at scale

PR News Desk 14/10/2025

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Deloitte Middle East announced today the signing of an agreement to advance the adoption of next-generation technologies across key markets in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar. Signed on Day 2 of GITEX 2025, by Saad Toma, General Manager, […]

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French apples set to shine in GCC with new EU campaign

PR News Desk 14/10/2025

European apples are set to take centre stage in the GCC through the launch of a new three-year promotional programme highlighting their exceptional quality, wide variety, and year-round availability. Building on the success of previous initiatives, which have seen European, particularly French apples, gain a solid reputation among retailers, hotels, chefs, and

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Moscow to Welcome MICE Industry Leaders from the GCC at the Meet Global MICE Congress

PR News Desk 14/10/2025

Moscow is set to become the epicenter of the global MICE industry as it hosts the Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17–18, 2025, at the World Trade Center. For the third consecutive year, this significant event will bring together experts, top-notch speakers, and MICE planners from Russia, the GCC, BRICS, and Global South […]

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Kaspersky at GITEX 2025: Cyberthreat Trends Reveal Rise in Password Stealers, Ransomware, and Spyware Across the GCC

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

At GITEX 2025, Kaspersky highlights that understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for effective day-to-day cyber defense. According to Kaspersky’s telemetry, the overall number of web and local threats detected and blocked by Kaspersky solutions exceeded 50 million in the first eight months of 2025 across the GCC, with several

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Tanishq Brings the Magic of ‘India Wali Diwali’ to the Heart of the UAE and GCC

PR News Desk 13/10/2025

This Diwali, Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand from the Tata Group invites you to celebrate the season of sparkle, stories, and togetherness with its vibrant new festive campaign, ‘India Wali Diwali’. Bringing the sights, sounds, and soul of an Indian Diwali to the heart of the UAE and GCC, the campaign is a joyful […]