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,
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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
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
ATARA Development has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, set to be the GCC’s first Sheraton-branded residences. Located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, this marks ATARA’s expansion into premium property development. Co-located with the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, the
Emirates Glass, a leading glass processing company in the region and a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has signed a five-year Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with Australia-based ClearVue Technologies Limited (ASX:CPV) to bring cutting-edge solar glazing solutions to the UAE and wider GCC market. The agreement was formalized, with production expected to
This summer, Hong Kong invites GCC families and panda lovers to a citywide celebration of cuteness overload as Hong Kong celebrates the first birthday of its adorable panda twins, Jia Jia and De De! Born on 15 August 2024 to giant panda parents Ying Ying and Le Le, residents of Hong Kong’s iconic nature-themed resort […]
Universal Rubber Belts Manufacturing has officially launched its high-specification manufacturing facility in Dubai, establishing a local source of precision-engineered rubber belts for the automotive and industrial sectors throughout the GCC. This new “Made in Dubai” facility enhances regional supply chain resilience by reducing reliance on imported power





























