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DWTC Hospitality and Emirates Flight Catering Join Forces to Set New Standards for Mega Event Catering in the GCC

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

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

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Dubai to host FESPA Middle East 2026 as GCC digital signage market eyes US$842 million by 2035

PR News Desk 25/09/2025

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 […]

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AVK to Unveil Smart Control Valve at WETEX 2025, Marking First GCC Launch

PR News Desk 25/09/2025

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

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Mark & Save to open 8 stores in six months as it celebrates strong success in retail operation across the GCC

PR News Desk 23/09/2025

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 […]

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MADE Expands Across the GCC, Connecting Talent with Opportunity

PR News Desk 23/09/2025

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 […]

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HBMSU to Showcase Smart Learning Ecosystem at GCC Exhibition for Education and Training 2025

PR News Desk 22/09/2025

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

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Al Ansari Financial Services Approves Interim Cash Dividend of AED 148.5 Million

PR News Desk 19/09/2025

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 […]

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Visit Qatar Launches New Campaign Inviting GCC Travellers to Discover Winter in Qatar

PR News Desk 17/09/2025

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

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Al Paintura Expands PROFITEC’s Eco-Friendly, Long-Lasting Paint Solutions Across GCC

PR News Desk 17/09/2025

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

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RA International Brings Compostable Plastic Alternative to the GCC in Partnership with Gaia Biomaterials

PR News Desk 16/09/2025

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,

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Connections Cruise Arabia Leadership Summit set to accelerate cruise tourism growth in the GCC

PR News Desk 11/09/2025

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

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Gainz Partners with Watermelon Ecosystem to Transform F&B Financing in the GCC

PR News Desk 11/09/2025

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.

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TERN Group raises $33 million to transform GCC healthcare with the world’s first clinical AI workforce platform

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

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 […]

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NetForChoice Launches UAE Data Center to Drive Digital Transformation In the GCC

PR News Desk 09/09/2025

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

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Appknox Launches Privacy Shield to Help GCC Enterprises Strengthen Mobile App Privacy in the Age of Stringent Data Protection Laws

PR News Desk 02/09/2025

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

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Regal London Celebrates Successful ‘Summer in London’ Series with GCC Investors

PR News Desk 02/09/2025

Regal London, one of the UK’s most forward-thinking real estate developers, has just wrapped up its annual ‘Summer in London’ series, welcoming a vibrant mix of clients and broker partners from across the GCC region. Timed to coincide with the peak summer travel season from the Middle East to the UK, this year’s edition featured […]

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Nemetschek Group Partners with Concerted Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the GCC’s AEC/O Sector

PR News Desk 02/09/2025

The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in software solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations (AEC/O) industry, has joined forces with Concerted Solutions FZE, a firm specializing in digitizing information and workflows to enhance process efficiency and drive data-driven decision-making. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the

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Mediclinic Middle East Announced as Headline Sponsor of the GCC Menopause Summit 2025

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

The GCC Menopause Summit has announced Mediclinic Middle East as its official headline sponsor for the 2025 edition, taking place on October 23rd at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Following the summit’s sell-out debut last year, Mediclinic’s support reinforces the growing commitment to advancing women’s health in the region. Together, the partnership will emphasise the

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Significant transformations in GCC’s healthcare landscape boost investor confidence, driving momentum across the value chain: JLL

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Robust investor confidence and dynamic market activity are driving a profound transformation within the GCC’s healthcare sector as investment volumes reach nearly 400 transactions from 2021 to April 2025, according to JLL’s new whitepaper, ‘Navigating the GCC healthcare investment landscape: Trends, insights, and future outlook.’ Saudi Arabia and the UAE have dominated

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GCC’s Average Event Bill: Qatar at $190, More Than Double Oman at $83, Platinumlist Reports Q2 2025

PR News Desk 29/08/2025

The Q2 2025 report reveals Qatar as the region’s most premium market, with an average purchase price of $190, while Oman emerges as the most affordable at $83. A new data analysis from Platinumlist highlights differences in pricing offerings, comparing the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. The region is successfully attracting world-renowned artists and […]