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,
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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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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, […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
EnterpriseDB (EDB), the world’s leading Postgres data and AI company, today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai during GITEX Global 2025. This strategic expansion underscores EDB’s long-term investment in the region and recognises the GCC’s global leadership in sovereign AI adoption, innovation, and regulatory maturity. According to EDB’s latest
The Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has partnered with WakeCap Technologies, the region’s leading construction technology company, specializing in sensor-powered, real-time project control systems. This landmark agreement sets the stage for a strategic
Arthur D. Little (ADL) has released new findings demonstrating that water must be recognized not only as a natural resource but as a key driver of economic activity and national resilience. With the Middle East home to 6% of the global population but holding less than 1% of the world’s renewable water resources, adopting economic […]
EvolutionX Debt Capital, a growth-stage debt platform established by Singapore’s Temasek and DBS Bank (Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets), has announced its entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This strategic expansion is part of EvolutionX’s broader mission to provide non-dilutive, flexible capital solutions to high-growth, technology-enabled
Innovaccer Inc., a San Francisco-based healthcare AI platform company with its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, today announced the establishment of its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Advisory Board, comprising regional healthcare experts and digital health leaders Dr. Walid Abbas Zaher and Dr. Hamed Al Hashemi. This strategic move affirms Innovaccer’s continued
DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC),have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to
FESPA Middle East will return to the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 13–15 January 2026, building on the event’s rapid ascent as the region’s premier platform for speciality print, signage and textile decoration. The 2025 edition welcomed 2,700 visitors from 80 countries and more than 100 exhibitors. In 2026, the event is expected to host 3,000 […]
AVK, a global leader in water and wastewater solutions, today announced it will unveil its Smart control valve at WETEX 2025, marking the first introduction of this innovation to the GCC market, demonstrating AVK’s commitment to smart technology, reliability, and sustainable water infrastructure. Across the GCC, utilities are under pressure to reduce non-revenue water and
Mark & Save, one of the fastest-growing value retail chains in the GCC, is going to open eight new hypermarkets across the GCC in next six months, while it celebrates 200 days success in one of its largest hypermarkets across GCC in Ajman Industrial Area. The company has announced a weekend-long discount bonanza for shoppers […]




























