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AppsFlyer Research Confirms ‘Ramadan Effect’ as Middle East Mobile App Revenues Surpass US$1.7 Billion, Showing 18.6% YoY Growth

News Desk 1 02/04/2025 0

As brands across the region continue to compete for consumer attention during the Holy Month, new data from AppsFlyer, the global leader in marketing measurement, attribution, and data analytics, reveals another year of dramatic growth in mobile app engagement, installs, and revenue across the

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The Embed Ecosystem Begins a New Era in the Middle East Family Entertainment

News Desk 1 28/03/2025 0

Embed, the world’s FEC tech partner of choice for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, is set to bring the freshest updates to its breakthrough innovations to the Middle East during the DEAL Expo (Dubai World Trade Centre, 8 to 10 April, booth #Z5-110). After its successful launch at the recent Amusement Expo International in […]

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Kicks Off in the Middle East for the First Time

News Desk 1 27/03/2025 0

For the first time in the Middle East, STARZPLAY, a leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, will exclusively stream Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s (BKFC) debut. The highly anticipated event will be broadcast live from the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, offering fight fans […]

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CABSAT to return for 31st edition alongside 3rd edition of Integrate Middle East

News Desk 1 26/03/2025 0

The highly anticipated CABSAT and Integrate Middle East (Integrate ME) are set to return in 2025 with their latest editions, taking place from 13 to 15 May 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). These renowned events will unite leading professionals from the media, content, broadcast, Pro AV, and technology sectors to explore cutting-edge […]

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Jovial Travels Debuts to Offer Bespoke Luxury Holidays Across the Middle East

News Desk 1 26/03/2025 0

Utravel, a leading travel agency in the GCC region, has announced the launch of Jovial Travels, a dedicated B2C subsidiary focused on crafting bespoke luxury holidays. This strategic expansion into the leisure travel market addresses the growing demand for personalized, high-end experiences among discerning travelers in the GCC. Built on the foundation of Utravel’s 20+

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Baseball United Announces Schedule for Historic First Season

News Desk 1 25/03/2025 0

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today the official dates and schedule for its debut season. The league’s first season will run from November 14th to December 14th, with all games played at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai. After making history with three signature baseball […]

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Kingston Technology Urges Proactive Data Security Measures in the Middle East Ahead of World Backup Day

News Desk 1 25/03/2025 0

As World Backup Day which falls on March 31 approaches; Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is ramping up efforts to highlight the importance of consistent, secure data backup. With the Middle East’s digital footprint expanding rapidly, Kingston stresses the […]

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GME Marks First Trade on ACE: A New Era for Middle East Crude Trading

News Desk 1 24/03/2025 0

Gulf Mercantile Exchange (GME), the leading international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, announced the first trade on its Alternative Crude Ecosystem (ACE). This innovative bilateral trading platform allows market participants to trade multiple crude grades seamlessly through the exchange. For the first time, Oman, Al Shaheen, Basrah Medium,

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WEMA Leads High-Level Delegation to Drive Water Innovation and Knowledge Exchange in the Middle East

News Desk 1 24/03/2025 0

The Water Efficiency Middle East Alliance (WEMA), backed by the Danish Trade Council, expanded its regional impact with a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, strengthening cross-border collaboration in water sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure resilience. Bringing together Danish water industry leaders and key regional stakeholders, the visit

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Focus on solving real problems to make 2025 your big year, Middle East Tech Startups told

News Desk 1 21/03/2025 0

Tech startups hoping that 2025 can be their breakthrough year in an increasingly competitive Middle East market have been told to focus on solving real problems, and avoid elementary mistakes that can ruin their chance of success. According to a MAGNiTT report, startups in the region raised $1.52 billion in funding last year, and a […]

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Nothing Phone 3a and 3a launches in the Middle East, right in time for Eid!

News Desk 1 20/03/2025 0

Nothing Tech today announced the regional launch of its new smartphone series, the Nothing (3a) series in the Middle East. Announced at its local event held in Dubai, the two new smartphones in the series will be available across various local retailers, both in store and online, right on time for Eid gifting! Starting at […]

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Oil prices dip amid rising geopolitical tensions; Gold hits record high as Middle East conflicts escalate –  Saxo Bank MENA

News Desk 1 19/03/2025 0

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Microsoft launches new Surface Copilot+ PCs for Business to empower professionals across the Middle East to enhance productivity and accelerate AI innovation

News Desk 1 18/03/2025 0

Microsoft today announced the general availability of its latest Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs, featuring the powerful Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. This new lineup includes the Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and Surface Laptop with 5G coming soon, designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals across the Middle East by empowering them to […]

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2025 INFINITI QX60: Premium Comfort

News Desk 1 17/03/2025 0

The 2025 INFINITI QX60 has arrived at showrooms in the Middle East, making a bold play for families in the region seeking a refined and elegant three-row luxury SUV.  The 2025 INFINITI QX60 offers buyers a choice of four appealing grades: LUXE, LUXE with Climate Package, Sensory, and Autograph, each of which can be optionally […]

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Group-IB unveils High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025 for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa

News Desk 1 13/03/2025 0

State-sponsored cyber threats, including Advanced Persistent Attacks (APTs) and Hacktivism surged in the Middle East in 2024, with GCC countries emerging as primary targets. These attacks are largely fuelled by geopolitical conflicts, according to a report released by Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital

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Digital Ticketing Innovations Reduce Paper Consumption Over 50% – Platinumlist’s Research

News Desk 1 13/03/2025 0

Platinumlist, the Middle East’s leading online ticketing platform, has examined how digital transformation has reduced paper waste in the MENA region’s event ticketing industry.  As digital ticketing adoption accelerates, its impact on sustainability becomes more evident.Recent analyses indicate that the GCC event market is expected to reach 827.25 million by 2029,

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Zaphira Nature Partners with GlowTerra to Meet Rising Demand for Vegan Haircare in the Middle East

News Desk 1 11/03/2025 0

Zaphira Nature, a pioneering new UAE brand dedicated to textured hair care, is proud to announce its partnership with GlowTerra, a prominent clean beauty platform in the region. This alliance aims to make Zaphira Nature’s premium vegan haircare products more accessible to consumers across the Middle East, responding to the growing demand for ethical and effective […]

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Automechanika Dubai celebrates record exhibitor numbers during the 2024 edition   

News Desk 1 05/03/2025 0

Automechanika Dubai, the largest trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the wider Middle East, has officially announced the results from the 2024 edition of the show during the exhibition’s first Advisory Board Assembly of the year, where the trends expected to be discussed during the 2025 edition of the show were outlined, when […]

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The University of Manchester-Dubai welcomes first 2025 MBA cohort from the Middle East

News Desk 1 05/03/2025 0

The University of Manchester-Dubai has welcomed the first of two cohorts in 2025 of Global Part-time MBA (Global MBA) students from the Middle East. Comprising 20 nationalities, the new cohort students are experienced professionals working in a range of industries including Banking & Financial Services, ICT, Construction, Manufacturing, and Consulting. Almost 80% of

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NVIDIA GeForce Middle East and Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 Celebrate Innovation in Game Development

News Desk 1 03/03/2025 0

NVIDIA GeForce Middle East, in collaboration with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), led by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), hosted the first edition of NVIDIA RTX AI GameCraft, a pioneering event that highlighted the future of game development powered by NVIDIA RTX AI technologies, and showcased the UAE’s top game development talent.  As […]