Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Anant Badjatya as Group Chief Executive Officer. Anant joins Spiro with more than two decades of leadership experience across India, the Middle East and Africa, building and
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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is emerging as one of the world’s most important growth regions for clean industry financing, with 84 announced projects representing $642 billion in potential investment across clean fuels, fertilisers, steel, and aluminum. The MENA region’s grown comes as clean industry plants globally are securing finance at the fastest […]
British car rental technology platform Final Rentals has announced a major expansion of its Gulf operations through a strategic partnership with AUTORENT, one of the region’s largest vehicle rental and leasing operators. The agreement marks a significant milestone for the Cardiff-headquartered company, which launched its first operations in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai Insurance has secured the 10th position globally and ranked 2nd in the Arab world in the inaugural TIME Global Growth Leaders 2026 ranking. Published by TIME Magazine in partnership with Statista, a leading global data and business intelligence platform, the prestigious list highlights the world’s most dynamic and resilient public companies. The ranking […]
CPX Holding, a trusted provider of comprehensive cyber and physical security solutions, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity that marks a significant milestone in its evolution as it enters its next phase of growth. The new identity reflects the company’s scale, maturity and future readiness as it strengthens its role in protecting critical infrastructure and […]
Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, emphasised that the UAE is one of the leading countries in championing resilience and adaptability to combat environmental degradation and climate change. The nation seeks to turn these challenges into opportunities for growth, innovation, and prosperity for future generations. On
Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven intralogistics automation, has announced its appointment as automation partner for Magnavale’s new frozen storage facility in Avonmouth, Bristol. The project, known as Magnavale Bristol, will be the second frozen high bay warehouse Swisslog delivers under a framework agreement with Magnavale (Sadel Group). A
Dubai’s latest economic stimulus measures are expected to reinforce investor confidence, support business continuity, and accelerate growth across sectors ranging from real estate and construction to tourism, logistics, education, and culture. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently approved a new AED1.5 billion economic incentives package
A UAE report by AI economics policy advisory Whiteshield, commissioned by leading medicine company, Lilly, has revealed far-reaching benefits of obesity intervention across health, the economy, society, and education, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. According to the report titled ‘Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Socioeconomic Impacts of Weight Loss’, the
TUTTOFOOD 2026 closed with record-breaking numbers, registering 123,000 attendees over four days, including 27,000 international visitors, representing a 30% increase compared to the 2025 edition. The participation of such a large number of professional operators—including industry, distribution, foodservice, importers, and buyers—demonstrates the fair’s ability, organized
Teyseer Motors W.L.L., a leading multi-brand automotive dealer in Qatar, has selected SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) to deploy an integrated digital platform that will unify its dealership operations and lay the foundation for AI-driven decision-making across the business. The project will see the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and an industry-specific Dealer Business
M+C Saatchi Group Middle East has announced the appointment of Lana Bdeir as Chief Growth Officer. In her new role, Bdeir will lead the agency’s growth agenda across the region, with a focus on accelerating new business, sharpening M+C Saatchi Middle East’s positioning in an increasingly competitive landscape, and aligning its specialist capabilities into a […]
MoneyHash, the payment orchestration platform for emerging and global markets, has appointed Hwan Lee as its new Regional Director for Africa. The strategic hire reflects MoneyHash’s continued expansion across high-growth African markets and its broader vision of helping businesses scale and manage complex payment operations across providers, methods, and markets in
Coffee Planet has announced the promotion of Ahmed Khalifa to Sales Director, marking a strategic step in strengthening its leadership structure as the company accelerates its regional expansion across the GCC and beyond. As one of the region’s most integrated coffee solutions providers, Coffee Planet continues to scale its operations across horeca, retail, and corporate
Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the appointment of Archer Fu as Senior Vice President (SVP) East, effective May 2026. In his new role, Archer will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth strategy across the Eastern region, covering Oceania, North Asia and South East Asia, […]
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the UAE capital markets sector, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering strong double-digit growth across key financial and operational indicators, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in the UAE capital markets sector. The Company reported total revenue of AED 61.9
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda, the Kingdom’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments within its tourism ecosystem. Against this backdrop, WTM Spotlight Riyadh will serve as a global platform to showcase the country’s expanding capacity to host world-class
KPMG Middle East announced the appointment of Islam Ahmad Al Bayaa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The announcement follows a rigorous and independent selection process led by the firm’s governance bodies, supported by external advisors, and concluded through a partner vote. Al Bayaa succeeds Dr. Abdullah Al Fozan, Chief Executive Officer, who
RAKBANK and Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Make It in the Emirates, marking a strategic alignment between two of the UAE’s leading institutions in SME financing and growth equity. The strategic partnership establishes a framework for both organisations to explore future collaboration opportunities focused on strengthening the
Invest Bank (INB) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering strong growth in profitability supported by higher operating income, continued balance sheet expansion and sustained momentum across its core business segments. Profit Before Tax increased by 97% year-on-year to AED 22.4 million, while Profit After Tax rose by 96% […]





























