More than 50% of private equity portfolios in the MENA region are set to integrate AI-driven value creation initiatives by the end of 2026, as AI shifts from a pilot-phase technology to a core operational lever across portfolio companies, according to new data released by Ento Capital, an
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Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, opens tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre. Taking place from 12-14 January 2026, the exhibition is part of the international Light + Building portfolio and will feature over 600 brands from 30 countries, alongside an expected attendance exceeding 16,000 industry
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has once again proven why it remains one of the most engaging and unpredictable tournaments in world football. As the competition progresses, its appeal is extending well beyond the pitch – shaping how audiences across the Middle East and North Africa choose to watch live sport. […]
Deliverect, a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere, has launched Deliverect Kiosk in the MENA region. A fully integrated self-service solution designed to streamline in-store operations and elevate the customer experience, Deliverect Kiosk aims to empower customers to browse, order,
VoPay International Inc., a global fintech infrastructure platform, today announced the establishment of its global headquarters in Qatar. The move positions Qatar as VoPay’s primary hub for advancing digital financial infrastructure and supporting scalable financial modernization across the Middle East and North Africa, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other high-growth
TOD, MENA’s leading sports and entertainment streaming platform by beIN MEDIA GROUP, will showcase the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 live on its platform, bringing Africa’s biggest football tournament to fans across the region. Fans are in for four weeks of high-stakes football and unmissable moments. Taking place from December 21, […]
Mobile ordering now accounts for 70% of delivery transactions in the MENA region, representing a 30% year-over-year surge in mobile-first dining, according to Syrve MENA data. That shift mirrors the UAE’s online food delivery market, valued at $2.5 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2030, growing at a 7-10% CAGR. The […]
Business leaders from regional and global organizations gathered at SAP’s Dubai headquarters recently for the first Employee Resource Group (ERG) Summit in the Middle East and North Africa, co-led by the SAP UAE Business Women’s Network (BWN) and the ERG Leader Summit. The event brought together diversity and inclusion professionals, ERG leaders, and executives from […]
The World Crypto Rankings 2025 report, released by Bybit and DL Research, has named the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s undisputed leader in crypto adoption. The UAE has not only established itself as the regional hub for asset tokenization pilots and settlement systems, but has also become the […]
In a strategic Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expansion, Blue Ocean Corporation, ranked as the World No.1 in Supply Chain Training and Consulting, announced the opening its office in Cairo, and holding its debut International Procurement & Supply Chain Conference (IPSC), in one of the fastest growing markets in the region. The new Cairo […]
Digital Media Forum (DMF) and the MENA Digital Awards (MDA) today announced the official start of their 2025 cycle under the shared theme ‘Digital Media Evolution: Creativity, Technology & Impact’. As two established platforms within the digital and marketing community, this year’s direction focuses on the functional ways creativity and emerging technologies are
Samsung Electronics MENA announced today the conclusion of its comprehensive media agency review for the region, confirming a dual-agency partnership structure that will see dentsu and Publicis Groupe jointly manage Samsung’s media planning and buying portfolio in the region. The review, initiated earlier this year, reflects Samsung’s continued commitment to strengthening
AdsAdvisor, an all-in-one marketing platform powered by MY.GAMES, has officially launched in the MENA region, accelerating its global expansion and offering mobile companies in gaming, fintech, lifestyle, and health & fitness a comprehensive solution for data-driven growth. The MENA mobile market is experiencing rapid acceleration – fueled by rising in-app
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says Bahrain’s staging of the 2026 FIA Karting World Championship will be another boost for motorsport development in the MENA region. Ten years after hosting its third ‘World Championship’, the Bahrain International Kart Circuit will organise the Mondokart.com FIA Karting World
Following the phenomenal success of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, which scored a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Cartoon Network is thrilled to announce that brand-new episodes will premiere on Cartoon Network HD across MENA in February 2026. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the beloved animated series continues its legacy of comedy and creativity […]
SgurrEnergy, a global leader in renewable energy engineering and integrated technical consultancy with over 23 years of experience, has achieved a major milestone by delivering 39 GW of renewable energy capacity across the MENA region. This reaffirms its role as a key partner in MENA’s clean energy transition and its commitment to driving large-scale renewable […]
84.7 million adults aged 20-79 were living with diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa in 2024, and this number is projected to increase by 92% to 162.6 million by 2050, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)¹. “Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, which over time […]
Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA MENA) has announced the winners of the prestigious SMARTIES KSA 2025 Awards, held at Saraj Venue, Riyadh. The annual awards program celebrates the KSA’s most effective and innovative modern marketing campaigns, honouring the brands, agencies, and tech enablers leading marketing transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the marketing
Bien-Etre Ltd, an emerging longevity diagnostics and wellness company, today announced it has secured an exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement with Beyond Blood Diagnostics (BBD) for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This deal grants Bien-Etre sole rights to integrate BBD’s proprietary rapid longevity test, a breakthrough technology delivering
Amid an unprecedented industrial transformation, steel remains the foundation of MENA’s next growth chapter. With over $3 trillion in active and planned projects[1] and annual regional steel consumption forecast to surpass 65 million tonnes by 2027,[2] the region is cementing its position as a driving force in the global industrial landscape. As these dynamics […]




























