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London Business School Brings Strategic Leadership Insights to MENA at Dubai and Riyadh Alumni Events

News Desk 11/11/2025

London Business School (LBS), a global leader in business education, hosted its annual Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) events in Dubai and Riyadh. Part of a global series of events held in over 70 cities, LBS alumni, thought leaders, and distinguished guests came together to explore the

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talabat Releases Its First-Ever Giving Back Impact Report: €1.45 Million (6 million AED) Raised to Support Communities Across MENA

News Desk 04/11/2025

Technology can do more than deliver — it can drive meaningful impact. talabat has released its first-ever Giving Back Impact Report, highlighting how technology and community engagement can combine to create lasting social good across the MENA region. Through its Giving Back program, talabat turns everyday moments into opportunities to give back, allowing customers to […]

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MY.GAMES Expands to MENA, Helping Developers Tap into 595 Million Gamers

News Desk 04/11/2025

MY.GAMES, a leading international video game developer and publisher, is expanding its  Publishing Program to MENA, bringing together the expertise of its PC and console publishing division, Knights Peak, and its mobile publishing arm, MGVC Publishing, to help MENA developers scale globally.   The MY.GAMES publishing program supports developers across mobile, PC, and

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Magna AI and TechnoVal Announce Plans for $300 Million Alliance to Redefine AI-Driven Industrial Transformation in MENA

News Desk 03/11/2025

During GITEX Global 2025, Magna AI, a global full-value-chain AI Transformation Factory being established in partnership with Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by next-gen NVIDIA technologies, announced plans for a $300 million strategic alliance with TechnoVal, an SAP Gold Partner and leading regional enabler of digital

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Cercli Raises $12M Series A for AI-Native Workforce Platform, Marking Picus Capital’s First MENA Investment

PR News Desk 21/10/2025

Cercli (www.cercli.com), the modern platform for enterprises to hire, manage, and pay their global workforce in the age of AI, has announced a $12 million Series A round led by Germany headquartered Picus Capital. The round also saw participation from Knollwood Investment Advisory, existing investors Y Combinator, Afore Capital, and COTU Ventures who doubled down on

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Gentis highlights AI’s growing role in recruitment as demand for tech talent accelerates across MENA

PR News Desk 09/10/2025

Gentis, the international recruitment and talent advisory firm, is highlighting the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process as Middle East organizations look to secure the next wave of digital talent. According to LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting 2025 – MENA report, 37% of organizations are already experimenting with or integrating generative AI

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Time to Break up with Your Phone? Samsung Says #YouDeserveMore

PR News Desk 08/10/2025

Samsung Electronics MENA has kicked off its latest regional campaign, #YouDeserveMore, with an open call to mobile users who feel stuck with phones that haven’t offered anything fresh in years. This is more than an upgrade, it’s a clear message: Why stay stuck with good enough, when better options are in front of you? At […]

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UAE to host the region’s first dedicated running Expo, Run Show MENA in October 2026

PR News Desk 07/10/2025

The UAE has been selected as the newest destination for the prestigious Run Show MENA, with the event set to attract thousands of running enthusiasts under one roof, a first for Dubai. Run Show MENA will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, on 3-4 October 2026, bringing together world-class speakers, hundreds of […]

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ATME and Arabian Gulf Capital Unveil MENA’s First Regulated Tokenized Investment Model

PR News Desk 07/10/2025

ATME, the digital assets exchange licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), has introduced a new regulated model that enables brokers and asset managers to issue and trade investment products directly on its platform. Arabian Gulf Capital is the first to launch under this framework, enabling tokenized investment products to be brought to market […]

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MENA Oceans Summit 2025 to Launch MENA Ocean Action Agenda ahead of IUCN World Conservation Congress

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

Goumbook will host the MENA Oceans Summit 2025 under the Patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in partnership with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), from 8–11 October 2025. Now in its third year, the Summit has evolved into a cornerstone platform for advancing ocean

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Redefining CX in MENA: Unifonic Joins Forces with HUMAIN and Groq at E3 2025

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

Unifonic, a leading AI powered omnichannel customer engagement platform and SaaS (Software as a Service) provider in the Middle East, announces its participation as the Platinum Sponsor of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2025, scheduled to be held from September 29 to 30, 2025, at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.    The conference serves

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Dubai Welcomes the Business Culture Awards Celebrating People, Purpose & Performance in MENA

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

The Business Culture Awards, a leading global platform celebrating excellence in organisational culture, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever MENA edition in Dubai. This milestone brings one of the world’s most influential recognition programmes for workplace culture to the UAE; reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global hub for innovation, talent, and sustainable

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Kia Celebrates Creativity and Innovation with League of Legends, Deepening E-Sports Engagement in MENA

PR News Desk 25/09/2025

In collaboration with Riot Games MENA for The Arabian League – League of Legends (LoL), Kia Middle East & Africa successfully concluded its social media campaign, “League of Legends powered by Kia MEA.” The campaign invited fans in Saudi Arabia to submit their artworks, merging their passion for gaming with Kia’s innovative electric vehicle design. […]

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Emergent Raises $30M to Democratize Software Creation, Hits $15M ARR in Record Time, Expands into MENA

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

Emergent, one of the fastest growing AI startups globally, announced $30 million in total funding, including a new $23 million Series A led by Lightspeed. This follows a $7 million seed round raised earlier in the year. Founded in 2025 in San Francisco, Emergent has already reached $15 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within […]

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Business Culture Awards Launches MENA Programme in Dubai

PR News Desk 17/09/2025

The Business Culture Awards, a leading global platform celebrating excellence in organisational culture, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural MENA programme, headquartered in Dubai. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the Awards’ journey, building on nearly a decade of success recognising cultural transformation across international and

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Coraly Becomes First MENA PropTech Platform to Earn RESO Certification

PR News Desk 15/09/2025

Coraly, the AI platform for real-estate marketing and operations, today announced it has officially earned certification from the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) for the RESO Common Format 2.0 data standard. This achievement positions Coraly as the first MENA-based proptech provider, and the first outside of the Americas and Europe, to meet this global

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Shams Club Global Launches Digital Platform in Support of MENA Entrepreneurs, Creators and VCs

PR News Desk 11/09/2025

Shams Club announces the official launch of its digital platform, designed as a space for collaboration, artistic growth, and opportunity. The platform offers both gratis and paid memberships, connecting users with valuable resources, expert insights, and a vibrant global network. Founded by Lena Khouri and Yasmine Rasool, both of whom are deeply rooted in the […]

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Amid MENA’s Fintech Boom, Checkout.com Joins Inaugural Money 20/20 Middle East

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

Global payments solution provider Checkout.com will be participating in the inaugural Money 20/20 Middle East, the world’s leading platform for the global money ecosystem. Taking place from September 15-17 in Riyadh, the event is expected to draw over 45,000 attendees under the inspiring theme, “Where Money Does Business.” As a sponsor of The Garden of […]

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Starkey MEA urges early hearing checks to change lives in MENA

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Starkey MEA today called for routine hearing checks across the Middle East and North Africa as new and recent data underscore the scale of hearing loss in the region. According to WHO this region is home to about 78 million people with hearing loss, including over 2 million children aged 0–15 with disabling conditions requiring […]

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MENA Investment Congress Returns to Abu Dhabi with Ray Dalio Headlining the 7th Edition

PR News Desk 27/08/2025

CFA Society Emirates today announced the return of the MENA Investment Congress (MENA ICON) 2025, its flagship event, which will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Now in its seventh edition, the congress has grown into one of the region’s most influential gatherings for global finance leaders, policymakers, and […]