MENA

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MENA clubs back Ben Sulayem for second term as FIA president

PR News Desk 01/06/2025

National motor sport and mobility authorities from across the MENA region have delivered another huge vote of confidence in Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and urged him to seek re-election as President. The 29 FIA member clubs

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Yango Ads Wins Silver at SMARTIES MENA for ‘Journey into Her Story’ Campaign

PR News Desk 23/05/2025

Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, a global tech company, has won the Silver award in the Real-Time Marketing category at the MMA MENA SMARTIES™ 2025 for its campaign “Journey into Her Story,” created in partnership with Al-Futtaim Toyota, Memac Ogilvy and PHD Media MENA. Launched to commemorate Emirati Women’s Day last […]

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Dentsu becomes the first MENA agency to Launch a Programmatic Connected TV Marketplace in Response to Evolving Viewer Behaviour

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Dentsu today announces the launch of the first agency-curated Programmatic Connected TV (CTV) Marketplace in MENA, powered by Dentsu Media Exchange (DMX), in response to the region’s accelerating shift toward streaming. This industry-first move gives advertisers unprecedented access to premium regional and global CTV inventory, all through one platform. The way consumers

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MENA is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving digital economies: Checkout.com report

News Editor 22/05/2025

As emerging technologies shape the next wave of economic transformation in the Middle East and North Africa, local markets are consistently ranked among the most forward-leaning in both technology adoption and appetite, according to Checkout.com’s fifth annual MENA report. The State of Digital Commerce in MENA 2025 – Trends that matter: Insights into changing

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Biggest ever Dubai GameExpo Summit draws over 1,400 game professionals from 70 countries to engage with the vibrant MENA games market

PR News Desk 20/05/2025

The Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 powered by Pocket Gamer Connects, in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), was held at the Dubai World Trade Centreon May 7–8. This significant event for the MENA games industry – hosted as part of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF), organised by Dubai Festivals and […]

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Lootah Biofuels CEO Highlighted Strategic Role of Used Cooking Oilin MENA’s Low-Carbon Fuels Summit

PR News Desk 14/05/2025

Mr. Yousuf Saeed Lootah, Founder and CEO of Lootah Biofuels, the first Biofuels factory in the Middle East, participated as a key speaker at the Low Carbon Fuels MENA Summit, which took place from 13 to 14 May 2025 at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers in Dubai, UAE. Organized by CMT, the summit […]

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Stellar Line Up For CABSAT Content Congress 2025 Includes Acclaimed Director, Media Group Head, & Sports Council Chief

PR News Desk 12/05/2025

CABSAT 2025, top B2b event for media and entertainment technology in the MENA reveals a line-up of thought-leaders and forward-thinkers for conference at its 31st edition, which takes place from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). On the packed three-day progamme are a stellar line-up of speakers, including Heba […]

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FancyTech debuts in MENA to empower brands with scalable, on-brand content through GenAI

PR News Desk 12/05/2025

FancyTech, a global leader in commercial content generation, announces its strategic expansion into the Middle East. With a proven track record of serving over 1,000 clients across more than 10 countries—including brands from the retail, e-commerce, financial services, and real estate industries —FancyTech is poised to help innovative brands reimagine how visual content is

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Are you ready to lead change and need a good mentor? Look no further as applications for the latest edition of Property Finder’s SheForShe are now open

PR News Desk 09/05/2025

Property Finder, MENA’s leading property portal, opens registration for its new-look, third edition of the SheForShe programme in partnership with Women Choice. Designed to empower women in the UAE real estate sector through mentorship, community building initiatives and career guidance, the programme welcomes aspiring female real estate talent to better

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Building Apps with Text or Voice: Zoho Creator Empowers MENA Low-Code Developers with Slew of AI Tools

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today launched a number of advanced AI-powered features in its low-code app development platform, Zoho Creator, as part of its ongoing efforts to make AI accessible to MENA businesses. Newly-launched CoCreator is an AI assistant within Zoho Creator which enable faster, simpler, and smarter app creation. Powered by […]

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London Business School Hosts Pivotal Gathering of MENA Changemakers in Landmark 22nd Annual Conference

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

London Business School (LBS) hosted its 22nd 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. Held on May 3, 2025, this year’s conference built on a proud legacy of […]

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Louvre Hotels Group Expands MENA Portfolio with Brand Debuts and Hotel Openings

PR News Desk 01/05/2025

Louvre Hotels Group in the MENA Region (LHG), a leading hospitality management group, announces the expansion of its regional portfolio with several new openings slated for by 2026. These include the highly anticipated launch of Tulip Hotels & Residences at The Village Muscat in Oman, the introduction of the Kyriad brand in Saudi Arabia, and […]

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners Strengthens MENA Presence with Egypt Expansion

PR News Desk 28/04/2025

Habib Al Mulla & Partners has once again made a bold move, solidifying its position as a leading legal powerhouse by entering the gateway to Africa with the launch of its new office in Egypt. This expansion underscores the firm’s commitment to providing world-class legal services across key markets and reflects the deepening business and […]

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DUNE | 23 APPOINTED BY PFL MENA TO LEAD COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

PR News Desk 17/04/2025

DUNE | 23, the award-winning Middle East-based Sport & Entertainment agency, has been appointed by the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to lead their commercial partnerships across the Middle East, as PFL MENA accelerates its expansion in one of the fastest-growing sports markets globally. DUNE | 23 has been tasked with ushering in a bold new […]

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Manara Collaborate to Develop Cloud Talent Across MENA

PR News Desk 16/04/2025

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN),is proud to announce its collaboration with Manara, the social impact startup dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential of top technology talent in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), including women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Together, they […]

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Lazard Marks Strategic Expansion Into the UAE, Reinforcing Its Financial Advisory Base in MENA

PR News Desk 15/04/2025

Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced today its strategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates, establishing Abu Dhabi as the Financial Advisory main office for the country, subject to regulatory approval. The establishment of this office reflects the role of Abu Dhabi as a leading business and financial center globally and underscores Lazard’s commitment to

Aviation Saudi Arabia

IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025 to land in Jeddah

Arnold Pinto 11/04/2025

To spotlight the future of aviation The IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 6 to 7, 2025. The key regional event will bring aviation leaders, regulators, and industry experts together to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. The conference will […]

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Business travel increases 50% in MENA during Q1 2025, with 25% of trips being to China, reports Tumodo

PR News Desk 10/04/2025

Tumodo, an online business travel platform, reported that business travel in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region surged by 50% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, marking a significant rebound in corporate mobility. Recent research shows that the business travel market in the MEA region is expected to reach […]

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Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan Drive MENA E-Commerce Boom: 150% Increase in Gift Demand, with 30% Growth Expected for Eid 2025

PR News Desk 26/03/2025

Flowwow, a UAE-based gifting marketplace, partnered with Admitad to conduct research ahead of Eid al-Fitr, highlighting significant growth in online shopping and gifting. The study, which analysed over 900,000 customer orders, revealed a 150%+ surge in gift demand during Ramadan 2025, with a forecasted 10% increase in online sales and a 30% rise in GMV […]

Business UAE

ClearGrid gets $10m funding to boost AI-powered debt collection in MENA

Arnold Pinto 21/03/2025

To transform MENA debt collection ClearGrid, an AI-powered debt collection platform based in Dubai, UAE, has generated a $10 million funding raise from stealth mode. The company aims to transform the debt collection industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, shifting traditional collection methods into a modern, data-driven approach that enhances both […]