The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry participated in the “Made in GCC 2026” Forum and Exhibition, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from 6 to 8 October. The participation formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Gulf economic integration, expand trade and investment
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Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new “Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers” across the Gulf region as part of its continued commitment to advancing intelligent travel technology and empowering travel sellers with faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows. Integrated within Amadeus Selling Platform Connect and drawing on Amadeus’ position as the industry’s trusted
Bulgaria is stepping up its tourism engagement with the Gulf region through its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2026, positioning the country as a diverse, year-round European destination and seeking to expand partnerships with travel companies, tour operators, airlines, hotels and tourism organisations across the UAE and GCC. Speaking to Gulf Tourism
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced NetCloud Private, a new offering that delivers foundational cellular lifecycle-management into customer-controlled environments, giving organizations greater choice over the deployment and operation of Ericsson Wireless WAN infrastructure. Designed for government agencies, critical-infrastructure operators and other regulated
Gulf nations must showcase the differences in their offerings while presenting a united front to international visitors, according to regional business events leaders speaking on day two of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The 33rd edition of ATM is being hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday 17 September. Maryam Toorani, Director of Marketing […]
HaxUnit and Liplyn Information Group today announced a strategic partnership to help organisations in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region gain continuous visibility into their external cyber exposure and maintain stronger evidence for information-security governance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities. The partnership combines HaxUnit’s cybersecurity
The Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index has rallied sharply over the past week, driven overwhelmingly by the energy sector as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East once again dominate commodity price action. Energy has gained almost 9% during this time, comfortably outperforming industrial metals, agriculture and soft commodities, while precious metals remain
Oil prices have continued to retreat, with Brent crude falling below USD 76 per barrel to trade only around 7.5% above the USD 70 ceiling that capped prices before the Strait of Hormuz disruption. The move lower may appear counterintuitive given that the world has just experienced the largest oil supply disruption on record, resulting […]
As philanthropy across the Gulf region continues to evolve towards more strategic, structured and impact-oriented approaches, Pearl Initiative and The Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) recently convened business leaders, family offices, philanthropists, foundations and corporate decision-makers for a discussion examining the practical application of
As businesses across the Gulf navigate an increasingly volatile global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, supply chain shifts and economic realignment, the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) will host an exclusive leadership briefing featuring internationally recognised futurist, investor and strategist Dr. Noah
The Middle East property market is experiencing a profound shift in buyer expectations, as smart home features transition from a premium luxury offering to an indispensable standard. Today’s sophisticated homebuyers in the Gulf are no longer simply seeking opulent finishes; they demand an integrated living experience where intelligent climate control, energy
Local Expertise Supporting Responsible Advancement of Cell and Gene Therapies Across the Middle East
Advances in cell and gene therapy, and growing healthcare capabilities across the Gulf, are creating opportunities for increased regional collaboration and knowledge exchange, participants heard during discussions at World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026. During a panel titled “Cell & Gene Therapy Waves: From Scientific Breakthroughs to Real-World Clinical Delivery,”
A new study by Grand View Research forecasts a sharp rise in life-sciences M&A across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base. With the UAE’s Life Sciences Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 accelerating investment into advanced therapies, biologics and supply-chain localisation,
The Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) proudly announce the establishment of Bridging Horizons Jean Monnet Chair, marking the first such Chair in the Gulf region. Funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Programme, the Jean Monnet Chair recognises leading scholars who excel in […]
Cybersecurity spending across the Gulf is projected to surpass Dh120 billion by 2030, as artificial intelligence, sovereign cloud strategies, and hyperscale data infrastructure redefine the region’s digital future, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Cyber Resilience in the Gulf: Where Technology Meets Sovereign Risk (2025 Edition). As both UAE and Saudi
Ferrero Group, one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies global leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, has announced the appointment of Fabio Grilli as Regional Managing Director for the Gulf, effective September 1, 2025. With more than 25 years of proven experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, Grilli has built
Some opposites work surprisingly well together. A perfect plan scribbled on a napkin, iced tea on a hot day, or sneakers under a suit. That’s the spirit the Nissan Magnite embodies. It’s a city-smart companion with real Sports Utility presence, a value-driven option with unexpected tech, space, and swagger, so you can flip expectations with […]
Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, has renewed its partnership with Sharaf Travel, one of the UAE’s leading travel management companies, through a long-term agreement. The extended collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation and customer-centric travel solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers and businesses.
Avtar Group, leading workplace culture consulting and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, announced the second Edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list. BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organization across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace
Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Ltd. announces the appointment of Richa Rustagi as Managing Director for the Lower Gulf and Iraq. Richa is a seasoned business leader bringing over 15 years of industry experience in marketing, commercial, and digital transformation. Since joining Philip Morris International (PMI) in 2009, she has held key roles in […]




























