Growth

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RAKEZ positions Ras Al Khaimah as a growth platform for Irish businesses at IBN Dubai seminar

News Desk 18/09/2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) showcased Ras Al Khaimah as an attractive base for Irish businesses looking to establish, scale and access markets across the UAE, GCC and beyond at the Irish Business Network Dubai’s annual ‘Rise & Thrive’ seminar. Addressing senior Irish and

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Visit Maldives Targets GCC Growth with New Focus on Connectivity, Halal Tourism and Investment

News Desk 17/09/2026

The Maldives is stepping up efforts to rebuild and expand its presence in the Middle Eastern tourism market, with stronger GCC connectivity, halal tourism and new investment opportunities emerging as key priorities for the destination, according to Abdulla Yasir, CEO & Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (National Tourism Board). Speaking to Gulf Tourism

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Cyprus Builds on Record Tourism Growth with 4.5 Million Visitors in 2025

News Desk 15/09/2026

Cyprus is building on a record-breaking year for tourism, with the island welcoming 4.5 million international visitors in 2025 — more than four times its population of approximately one million. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Tourism News at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), George Minas, Market Development Officer, International Relations at the Republic of Cyprus […]

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Technology, talent and customer focus key to future competitiveness of travel sector, say industry leaders at ATM 2026

News Desk 15/09/2026

Technology, talent and an unwavering focus on the customer will be critical to maintaining competitiveness as the travel industry enters its next phase of growth, according to senior industry leaders at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The insights were revealed during From Rebound to Readiness: Shaping What’s Next Across the Travel Ecosystem, an executive roundtable […]

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Chery International Hosts Inaugural Middle East Partner Summit, Sets Sights on 500,000-Unit Target

News Desk 11/09/2026

The Chery International Middle East Partner Summit brought together Chery Group’s distributor partners from across the Middle East to review the company’s latest products and technologies, strengthen regional cooperation and align on its next phase of growth. Chery International is the international business platform of Chery Group, overseeing the overseas development of

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Midea Accelerates UAE Growth as Mega Drive 2.0 Highlights Repeat Purchases Across Multiple Appliance Categories

News Desk 10/09/2026

The Midea Group Mega Drive 2.0 UAE campaign has come to a close, honouring the winners of the campaign and highlighting a growing trend of repeat purchases and brand loyalty among Midea customers in the UAE. Mega Drive 2.0, in partnership with its trusted, long-standing distribution partner, Eros Electricals, took place in the UAE from […]

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Hurr Unveils $2 Million Growth Initiative to Advance the Future of Freelance Work

News Desk 09/09/2026

Hurr, a leading platform for freelance solutions, has announced a new USD 2 million growth initiative, marking an important milestone in the company’s expansion and its vision to build a more integrated ecosystem for freelance and flexible work.   The announcement brings together a series of strategic developments, including the launch of Hurr Sign & […]

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Uniestate Expands UAE Footprint with New Growth Strategy, Flexible Payment Plans and Strong Project Delivery Pipeline

News Desk 09/09/2026

For more than three decades, Uniestate has helped shape communities across the UAE, building a reputation for delivery, quality and long-term value. Today, the company is entering a new phase of growth, marked by strategic expansion into Abu Dhabi, strong project delivery across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and the introduction of a flexible payment […]

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Dubai Chambers hosts roundtable to explore new pathways for global trade growth and strengthen cross-border investment flows

News Desk 08/09/2026

Dubai Chambers has hosted a roundtable under the theme “Global Trade and Investment in Motion: Unlocking Bilateral Growth Corridors” as part of its participation in AIM Congress 2026. The session was attended by H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and brought together 26 senior representatives from investment bodies, financial

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UAE Equities Gain as Business Growth Accelerates to Fastest Pace Since 2024 – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 05/09/2026

UAE Markets Update for the Week Ended 04 September 2026 The UAE stock markets closed this week on an upbeat note given many positive catalysts. For starters, non-oil private sector growth accelerated, as evidenced by the uptick in the S&P Global UAE PMI to 55.3 in August from July’s 52.7 reading. This rate of growth […]

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Independent analyst firms rank Genetec as global leader in video management software

News Desk 27/08/2026

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced that independent analyst reports from Omdia and Novaira Insights have once again ranked the company as the global market leader in video management software. Both reports show that Genetec increased its market share in 2025, reinforcing its leadership position in this

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WTM Spotlight Riyadh to highlight human capital as key to Saudi Arabia’s next phase of tourism growth

News Desk 26/08/2026

As Saudi Arabia moves into the next phase of its tourism transformation, developing the skills, leadership and local capabilities required to translate unprecedented investment into sustainable economic value will become increasingly important, according to Ibrahim Osta, Senior Economic Growth Director and Global Tourism Lead at Chemonics International, and Professor of

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CPX returns to GISEC Global 2026 spotlighting AI resilience and ecosystem growth

News Desk 25/08/2026

CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, will return to GISEC Global 2026 for its fourth consecutive year. Taking place from September 16-18, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City, GISEC Global will see CPX highlight its growing role in regional digital defense through executive engagement, ecosystem

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World Health Expo to showcase trillion-dollar growth across pharma, biotech, longevity and wellness at 2027 edition

News Desk 24/08/2026

World Health Expo (WHX) is expanding its focus on some of healthcare’s fastest-growing markets, cementing Dubai’s role as a leader in longevity, biotech, life sciences and pharma. The new Pharma, Biotech, Longevity and Wellness industry sectors will showcase the trillion-dollar growth in these industries during the upcoming 2027 edition of the world’s largest healthcare

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises workshop to support growth of accounting sector

News Desk 20/08/2026

Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organised a specialised workshop for the accounting sector aimed at strengthening engagement with key stakeholders and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing accounting firms in the emirate.   The session was attended by 60 participants and came as part of the chamber’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of Dubai’s

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WSO2 Names Harry Ault as CEO to Lead the Company’s Next Phase of Growth

News Desk 20/08/2026

WSO2 today announced the appointment of Harry Ault as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of WSO2 immediately, working closely with the executive team to advance the company’s strategy and drive continued momentum across its global customer base. Ault joins WSO2 with more than 20 years of experience in revenue leadership, strategic

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Union Coop Expands Organic Range Amid Continued Growth in Consumer Demand

News Desk 19/08/2026

Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, affirmed that organic products have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the retail sector, driven by rising health awareness among consumers and their increasing preference for high-quality food products that support healthier lifestyles. He stated that Union Coop is keeping pace with this shift by continuously […]

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Lenovo delivers strongest quarter in Group history: Hybrid AI strategy powers growth momentum

News Desk 13/08/2026

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries (‘the Group’), today reported first quarter results for fiscal year 2026/27, marking the highest quarterly revenue growth in the past five years and the strongest quarter in the Group’s history. During the quarter, overall Group revenue reached an all-time quarterly high of US$26.9 billion, up

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Horizon International School Celebrates Academic Growth and Strong Student Progress in A Level Results for 2025/2026

News Desk 13/08/2026

Horizon International School (HIS), is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026’s exceptionally strong academic progress across all levels, reflecting the students’ ambition, dedication and perseverance as well as the school’s supportive and nurturing learning environment. These results are particularly noteworthy following the cancellation of A-Level examinations across the

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OMODA & JAECOO Records 150% Growth in Global Sales While Advancing UAE Smart Mobility Vision

News Desk 13/08/2026

OMODA & JAECOO has continued its remarkable global growth trajectory, reporting 69,739 vehicle sales in July 2026, an increase of nearly 150% year-on-year and marking the brand’s seventh consecutive month of triple-digit growth. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 56,587 units, representing more than 81% of total monthly sales, while cumulative global sales