Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare group in the GCC listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, successfully priced its inaugural USD 500 million Regulation S 5-year senior unsecured Sukuk offering due 2031 under its newly established USD 1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk
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Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has been recognized by World Finance as the “Most Sustainable Company, MENA Logistics & Supply Chain 2026,” reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability across its operations, infrastructure and long-term business strategy. The recognition acknowledges the
The opening day of the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 brought together leading international experts, architects, urban planners, government representatives, developers and sustainability specialists from across the region to explore how desert cities can evolve while maintaining cultural identity, preserving heritage and advancing environmental responsibility.
talabat, the leading everyday app in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and TOD by beIN, MENA’s sports and entertainment streaming platform, have seen an unprecedented strong response to their latest partnership, with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign selling out in just five days across key markets in MENA, prompting an additional […]
The opening day of the 4th Annual Financial Restructuring MENA Conference (FRC 2026), hosted by the Ministry of Justice – UAE, brought together regulators, financial institutions, investors, restructuring professionals, legal experts and corporate leaders to discuss the future of financial recovery and business resilience across the region. Held at Conrad Abu Dhabi
UAE Ministry of Justice Hosts MENA’s Most Influential Corporate Restructuring Gathering in Abu Dhabi
The next chapter of MENA’s restructuring market will not be defined solely by how businesses manage distress, but by how effectively stakeholders preserve value, deploy capital, and create pathways to recovery. Rising refinancing requirements, increasing pressure on corporate balance sheets, the emergence of private credit as a significant source of capital, and a
Max Fashion, one of the Middle East’s largest value fashion brands and part of the Landmark Group, announced it is using Google Cloud’s technology to launch a new personalized shopping experience using Google Cloud’s Virtual Try-On API. The deployment signals a massive leap forward in the regional retail landscape, establishing Max as an early adopter […]
As climate adaptation becomes one of the defining conversations shaping the future of cities, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum will return to Dubai on 18–19 June 2026 at Al Habtoor Grand Resort, bringing together some of the world’s leading architects, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to redefine how desert environments are
The Dakar Rally takes centre stage in Saudi Arabia in Sara Price: Chasing Dakar, a new three-part docuseries launching across MENA on discovery and discovery+ via OSN+ and stc tv from 12 June 2026. Set against the vast deserts of the Kingdom, the series goes inside the 2026 Dakar Rally, where 317 teams faced an […]
Unifonic, an AI-native customer engagement platform purpose-built for enterprises and public sector organizations across emerging markets, today announced the acquisition of Segmentify, a leading AI personalization and behavioral intelligence platform serving enterprise retailers and e-commerce brands across EMEA. The acquisition marks Unifonic’s most decisive investment
TiE Dubai, the regional chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a global network fostering entrepreneurship, unveils the 7th edition of the TiE Women MENA Program 2026, one of the region’s largest structured platforms dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and scaling up women-led startups across the MENA region. Applications are open until 25 June 2026 for women […]
As the MENA region gears up for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026™, talabat, the region’s leading everyday delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with TOD by beIN, the exclusive streaming platform for the tournament, to bring fans a more seamless and rewarding match-day experience from home. Starting today, talabat users who subscribe […]
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, and TMRW Edtech have joined forces to redefine the future of schooling through advanced AI-driven innovation. The two education innovators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering a new generation of AI-powered education solutions across key
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, software teams are rapidly shifting from simple AI assistants to autonomous coding agents. Without the right infrastructure, this transition often results in fragmented workflows, unmanaged spending, governance gaps, and code that lacks deep project context. To address these challenges, JetBrains, the creator of intelligent software
Trading and investing platform, eToro, announces the appointment of Nagham Hassan as Market Analyst for the MENA region. Based in the UAE, Nagham will provide market insights and analysis across global and regional financial markets, including stocks, commodities, and crypto. With six years of experience in the crypto industry, she has a strong foundation in […]
London Business School (LBS) hosted its 23rd Annual MENA Conference at the School’s London campus. The conference is a landmark gathering that continues to shape conversations around innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and impact in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This year’s conference built on a proud legacy of insight, dialogue, and regional
Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to […]
As the MENA region transitions from simple digital adoption to a complex, AI-driven ecosystem, the definition of a successful payment journey has changed. Checkout.com’s 2026 report, MENA Digital Commerce 2026: The New Era of AI in Payments, indicates that while the region is agentic-ready, the future of ecommerce depends largely on consumer trust in payments […]
Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced the launch of Qashio Corporate Travel, a new platform that allows employees to issue and use company cards while booking corporate flights and hotels in one place. By bringing employee cards, travel bookings, and all related expenses onto a single system, Qashio enables companies to […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its transaction banking services and payment capabilities, Arab Bank plc (“Arab Bank”), a leading bank in MENA, announced it has leveraged the Kinexys Digital Payments network from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, the firm’s industry-leading blockchain business unit, bringing Arab Bank’s diverse ecosystem across the Middle East on […]





























