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Arthur D. Little: MENA Fintech Enters Its Next Phase From a Position of Structural Strength

News Desk 05/05/2026

Arthur D. Little (ADL) has launched ‘The Next Phase of MENA Fintech Growth’— an in-depth report that presents key findings from the Voices of Fintech Tuesdays Survey. Conducted jointly with ADL in H2 2025, the survey draws on first-hand perspectives from 140+ founders and C-suite

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NVIDIA GeForce MENA Opens NVIDIA Studio Space in the heart of Cairo

News Desk 25/04/2026

NVIDIA GeForce Middle East celebrates the official opening of the NVIDIA Studio Space in the heart of Cairo. The opening was attended by influencers, media outlets, and professional local creatives at The Greek Campus in Mall of Arabia, 6th of October City, Giza,  to celebrate this creative and empowering space.  NVIDIA Studio Space is a […]

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MENA Viewers Can Binge Three New Must-Watch Drama Series on TOD

News Desk 22/04/2026

On TOD, three new binge titles tap into the appeal of character-led dramas about companionship, loss, and reinvention. The Miniature Wife, The Madison and The Other Bennet Sister may tell very different stories, but each pulls you in with emotion, atmosphere and characters you want to stay with. Together, they offer the kind of immersive, […]

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R.Evolution introduces AED 2.5 million relocation support to attract MENA families to Dubai

News Desk 09/04/2026

At a time when more families across the region are rethinking where they want to live long-term, R.Evolution has introduced a relocation support programme of up to AED2.5 million, aimed at making the move to Dubai simpler and more practical for high-net-worth buyers. The initiative, announced by Founder and CEO Alex Zagrebelny, is available to […]

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Fuze Lands Rising Star Khalifa Al Fahim To Strengthen Regulatory Affairs

News Desk 08/04/2026

Fuze, one of MENA’s fastest growing financial infrastructure providers, has appointed Khalifa Mohamed Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs. This strategic appointment is designed to bridge the firm’s relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure all activities operate within appropriate legal and financial frameworks. Khalifa will also draw on his extensive

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More than 60% of MENA Investors Bet Big on Japan Amid Global Market Caution

News Desk 02/04/2026

Investors around the world are maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for the next six months, with the strongest confidence directed towards Japan’s equity market, according to Saxo, the leader in online trading and investment, and its latest Investor Forecast Q1 2026. The survey* gathered more than 1,600 responses across ten markets and asked clients how […]

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Captains Club Announces AED 25 Million Fleet Expansion, Adding 70 New Boats to Reach 300+ Vessel Milestone

News Desk 30/03/2026

The Captains Club, the MENA’s first and largest premium boat club with an operational presence across 24 locations in the UAE and the GCC, has made a landmark investment of AED 25 million to expand its fleet by 70 boats, bringing its total fleet to over 300 vessels. The investment comes amidst a period of […]

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A New AI-Powered Platform to Redefine Personal Branding and Leadership Influence Across MENA, UK, and India

News Desk 24/03/2026

Following eight months of strategic development, PRSONAME emerges as a new AI-powered personal branding and leadership influence platform, set to redefine how executives, founders, and organizations build visibility, credibility, and influence in an increasingly digital world.   Operating across key markets including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United

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Wego Data Shows Hala February, National Holidays and Early Ramadan Driving Travel Demand to Kuwait

News Desk 26/02/2026

Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), shares February 2026 travel insights for Kuwait, highlighting elevated inbound interest and active travel planning driven by Hala February celebrations, National and Liberation Day holidays, and early Ramadan preparations toward the end of the month. […]

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Shaping the Future of Climate-Responsive Living

News Desk 19/02/2026

Positioning desert architecture at the forefront of climate responsive design, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum returns on 30–31 March 2026 at the Habtoor Grand Resort, following the success of its inaugural edition last year. Under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum will bring together global architects,

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Shaping the Future of Climate-Responsive Living

News Desk 19/02/2026

Positioning desert architecture at the forefront of climate responsive design, the 2nd Desert Architecture MENA Forum returns on 30–31 March 2026 at the Habtoor Grand Resort, following the success of its inaugural edition last year. Under the theme “Integrating Heritage with Innovation: The Future of Desert Living”, the Forum will bring together global architects,

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talabat Kitchens Reaches 30+ Hubs in 2025, leading through Innovation in MENA’s Cloud Kitchen Ecosystem

News Desk 10/02/2026

talabat, the MENA region’s leading delivery and quick commerce platform, today announced the continued expansion of talabat Kitchens, its partner-centric cloud kitchen network designed to accelerate restaurant growth, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen proximity to customers across the region. Since its launch in 2020, talabat Kitchens has become among the

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Yango Ads Reveals Ramadan 2026 Demand Playbook for MENA Brands

News Desk 09/02/2026

Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, has released its Ramadan 2026 demand playbook, outlining how brands across the Middle East can capture one of the region’s most commercially significant periods through a connected, full-funnel advertising strategy.   Ramadan remains one of the most influential demand cycles in the Middle East, marked by a […]

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Bayer Deepens Commitment to MENA Growth as Mohamed Galal appointed Cluster Head – MENA-Consumer Health (Middle East & North Africa)

News Desk 09/02/2026

Bayer, a global leader in life sciences, announced a key leadership appointment within its Consumer Health division; Mohamed Galal has been appointed as Cluster Head for MENA. This strategic leadership move strengthens Bayer’s capacity to deliver on its “Health for all, Hunger for none” mission across the Middle East and North Africa by accelerating localisation, […]

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TOD Unveils MultiView and FanZone Interactive Features at Web Summit Qatar, Advancing the Future of Sports Streaming in MENA

News Desk 03/02/2026

TOD, the home of sports and entertainment in MENA and part of beIN Media Group, today announced the rollout of MultiView and FanZone, two new interactive features designed to transform how fans experience live sports across the region. The announcement was made at Web Summit Qatar, underscoring the platform’s commitment to building next-generation, fan-first streaming […]

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Early-Year Travel Planning: What January Searches from Kuwait Reveal

News Desk 26/01/2026

Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has released new data insights analysing January travel searches from Kuwait, highlighting early-year planning behaviour and the factors shaping travel demand ahead of peak seasons. Wego search data shows that travellers from Kuwait are using […]

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ECI Underscores Women’s Shift from Participation to Strategic Leadership at 2026 BAFT MENA Forum

News Desk 21/01/2026

Yasmin Bahgat, Head of Export Finance and Acting Director of Trade Credit Insurance at Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), highlighted the expanding influence of women across the MENA region’s corporate landscape, citing their growing representation in leadership roles, increased participation in decision-making, and tangible impact on driving inclusive and sustainable economic

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talabat Enabled €20 Million in Rider Tips and €6.45 Million in Charitable Contributions Across MENA in 2025

News Desk 21/01/2026

talabat today announced the results of its 2025 Giving Back Impact Report, revealing that its platform enabled over €20 million in rider tips across the Middle East and North Africa during the past year. In addition, talabat’s in-app Giving Back features generated €6.45 million in charitable contributions through partnerships with more than 50 licensed regional […]

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STARZPLAY Lands First Regional Deal to Bring Bilibili Anime to MENA

News Desk 20/01/2026

STARZPLAY, one of the leading streaming platforms in the MENA region, has announced a new strategic content collaboration with the viral video-sharing and entertainment platform, Bilibili. The partnership marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the region, with STARZPLAY acquiring a curated slate of premium Chinese animation titles – known as donghua – from

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EIRS takes centre stage at Digital Insurance MENA to shape Africa-Middle East industry dialogue

News Desk 20/01/2026

Dubai’s Digital Insurance MENA conference is opening today, a key platform for cross-regional knowledge exchange this January, with EIRS actively participating, bringing local insights about African markets to the forefront. The Africa-headquartered insurance and reinsurance brokerage, which operates with hubs in the UAE and the UK, will be represented by two of its senior