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
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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 […]
After a successful launch in the UAE, MADE, the region’s first dedicated digital platform for Music, Art, Dance, and Entertainment, is now expanding its reach across the GCC. This expansion will see MADE open doors for thousands more talents and event organisers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar building on the UAE’s momentum and strengthening […]
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) will participate in the 4th edition of the GCC Exhibition for Education and Training, held from September 22 to 24 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. The University’s participation reflects its strategic commitment to driving innovation in smart learning, fostering lifelong learning, and building a globally recognized academic
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), the largest non-banking financial services provider in the GCC, announced that its Board of Directors has approved an interim cash dividend for the first half of 2025 amounting to AED 148,500,000, equivalent to 1.98 Fils per share, representing approximately 70% of the company’s net profit after tax. The […]
Visit Qatar has launched its new Winter in Qatar 2026 marketing campaign, inviting travellers from across the GCC to experience the country’s vibrant winter season and dynamic event calendar. Set against a backdrop of desert adventures, cultural treasures, luxury escapes, and family-friendly attractions, the campaign positions Qatar as the ultimate destination for
Al Paintura, a leading distributor of premium coatings and finishes, has announced the regional expansion of PROFITEC, a German-engineered brand renowned for its sustainable and durable paint solutions. The collaboration brings PROFITEC’s innovative product line to customers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. With a growing demand for high-performance paints
RA International has signed a distribution agreement with Sweden’s Gaia Biomaterials to introduce Biodolomer®, a compostable material invented and produced in Sweden, to the GCC region. The partnership marks RA International’s first move into the sustainable packaging sector, driven by urgent environmental challenges. The GCC consumes large volumes of single-use plastics,
Connections, a Jacobs Media brand, has announced the launch of the inaugural Connections Cruise Arabia Leadership Summit. Taking place onboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid, Dubai on 18 September 2025, the exclusive, invitation-only event will convene 120 senior travel and cruise professionals. They will include global executives, government stakeholders and
Gainz, a leading Sharia-compliant crowdfunding platform, and Watermelon Ecosystem, the UAE’s All-in-One F&B platform, today announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
TERN Group, an AI-powered global talent mobility platform for healthcare professionals, founded by Dubai-based Avinav Nigam, today announced it has raised USD 24 million in Series A funding, positioning itself at the centre of the Gulf’s efforts to expand clinical capacity. This brings TERN Group’s total funding to USD 33 million, after an oversubscribed Seed […]
NetForChoice, a global leader in IT hosting, web hosting, and cybersecurity, today announced the launch of its state-of-the-art UAE Data Center in Dubai. Engineered to deliver 99.95% uptime, the facility integrates advanced SOC services and enterprise-grade NOC services designed to empower regional businesses with secure, compliant, and scalable digital infrastructure. A
Appknox, a mobile application security company, today announced the launch of Privacy Shield, a suite of tools that enables organizations to identify and manage privacy risks within mobile applications. Developed in response to new data protection requirements across the GCC including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and Saudi Arabia’s Data Protection Law, the





























