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Henry Dannell Expands into the Middle East with Launch of DIFC Representative Office

News Desk 19/10/2026

Henry Dannell, a specialist cross-border credit adviser, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the opening of a representative office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy. The move reflects

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Schroders Wealth Management accelerates its growth ambitions in the Middle East

News Desk 19/10/2026

Schroders Wealth Management is continuing to invest in and expand its coverage across the Middle East. The next phase of growth will strengthen connections between the region and key global wealth centres, supporting the firm’s international ambitions and further enhancing its wealth management offering across Switzerland, Asia and the UK. To support this the firm

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ATRANGI BY RITU DALMIA’S REGIONAL RECOGNITION REFLECTS THE RISE OF DUBAI’S HOMEGROWN DINING SCENE

News Desk 19/10/2026

Dubai’s dining scene is increasingly becoming known not only for the international restaurant names it attracts, but also for the concepts being created within the city and earning recognition beyond it. Among them is Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, the Indian restaurant launched in Dubai in 2023, which has been named Middle East’s Best Indian Cuisine Restaurant 2026 […]

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Arthur D. Little strengthens Middle East oil & gas capabilities with Partner appointment of Sergey Ter-Sogomonov

News Desk 16/10/2026

Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of Sergey Ter-Sogomonov as a Partner in its Energy, Utilities and Resources (ENUR) practice, further strengthening the firm’s oil & gas capabilities in the Middle East. Based in Arthur D. Little’s Dubai office, Sergey brings more than 15 years of consulting experience, with deep expertise in the […]

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Starkey takes intelligent hearing to the next level in the Middle East with the launch of Omega AI+

News Desk 15/10/2026

Starkey today announces the regional introduction of Omega AI+, its most advanced hearing technology family ever. Powered by Starkey’s proprietary Quad deep neural network (DNN) Architecture and revolutionary G4 Gen AI Neuro Processor, Omega AI+ introduces the world’s first DNN Dual Compressor, an all-new feedback management system and expanded AI-powered

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE OPENS TO EVERYONE AS COMMUNITY RACES LAUNCH FOR ABU DHABI 2026

News Desk 15/10/2026

Taking place from 13–22 November on Hudayriyat Island, the World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi 2026 powered by TAQA will bring together more than 4,000 athletes from around the world to compete for World Titles across six multisport disciplines, marking the first time the event has been staged in the Middle East. This year, however, […]

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Recovering Middle East exports fail to ease crude and diesel tightness – Saxo Bank

News Desk 15/10/2026

Recovering shipments mask a market still under strain Brent crude continues to trade well above USD 100 per barrel despite a sharp recovery in Middle East oil shipments over the past month. At the same time, diesel prices on both sides of the Atlantic have climbed back above USD 200 per barrel equivalent, highlighting a […]

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Automechanika Shanghai 2026: A platform connecting Middle East ambition with global automotive innovation

News Desk 15/10/2026

Automechanika Shanghai 2026 will bring together the global automotive supply chain from 2 to 5 December at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, offering businesses access to parts, components, equipment and aftermarket services. As the Middle East region advances automotive manufacturing and electric mobility, the exhibition offers an ideal platform

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U by Emaar and Visa Announce 10-Year Partnership to Elevate Lifestyle Rewards Across the Middle East

News Desk 13/10/2026

U by Emaar, the lifestyle loyalty programme of Emaar and Visa announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded partnership to deliver a new premium lifestyle rewards proposition across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The collaboration will combine Visa’s payments technology, global network and analytics capabilities with U by Emaar’s lifestyle ecosystem to create a

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Euro Motors Becomes First Dealer Group in the Middle East to Adopt Keyloop’s Service Hub

News Desk 13/10/2026

Euro Motors, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leading premium automotive dealer group, has become the first dealer group in the Middle East to adopt Keyloop’s Service Hub, integrating the web-based aftersales management solutions across its four workshops in Bahrain.   Euro Motors is the exclusive dealer of BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari,

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Global Leaders Series to convene international investment heavyweights in Dubai at SuperReturn Middle East

News Desk 12/10/2026

More than 500 prominent investment and business figures from around the world will gather for SuperReturn Middle East, taking place 13–15 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. The event will feature the Global Leaders Series, with two exclusive panel discussions exploring family capital, private credit and India–Dubai investment

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Cloudera and stc group Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across the Middle East

News Desk 07/10/2026

Cloudera, the only true hybrid platform for data, and analytics, and AI has  partnered with stc group, a leading digital enabler, to support the regional digital transformation of the  Middle East through innovative ICT and telecommunications solutions. stc group will coordinate regional delivery through its subsidiaries, stc Kuwait and stc Bahrain.   Cloudera and stc

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UAE investment drives Middle East biopharma transformation as precision medicine set for double-digit growth

News Desk 07/10/2026

The UAE is laying the foundations for the Middle East’s next phase of biopharma growth, with national investment in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing reshaping how medicines are discovered, developed and produced across the region, according to “From Discovery to Delivery: The Technologies Reshaping Global Biopharma”, the first in a new

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Optro Establishes UAE Hub to Support Rapid Transition to Agentic GRC Across the Middle East

News Desk 06/10/2026

Optro, the leading AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, today announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), establishing Dubai as the company’s newest regional center. The move represents a major step forward in serving global GRC teams and providing localized support for its rapidly growing customer base across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

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Toyota Introduces the New RAV4 PHEV to the Middle East as Its First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in the Region

News Desk 05/10/2026

Toyota is proud to announce the introduction of the new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in the Middle East, marking the first PHEV model to join Toyota’s regional lineup and expanding the powertrain choices available within the recently launched sixth-generation RAV4 range.   Building on the arrival of the new RAV4 earlier this year, […]

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LG ELECTRONICS HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AT MEP MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2026

News Desk 02/10/2026

LG Electronics (LG) has been Highly Commended for Manufacturer of the Year at the MEP Middle East Awards 2026, reflecting the company’s continued progress in delivering energy-efficient HVAC technologies, engineering expertise and customer-focused solutions across the Gulf.   The recognition was presented during the 20th edition of the MEP Middle East Awards, held at

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Impact Travel Group Strengthens Middle East Focus with Regional Partnerships Appointment

News Desk 01/10/2026

Impact Travel Group (ITG), a collective of educational and experiential travel brands, has appointed Laura Negus as Head of Partnerships for the Middle East, expanding her remit from Camps International to represent both Camps International and the wider group across the region.   The appointment builds on Camps International’s established presence in the Middle East,

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OPSWAT signs distribution deal with Redington to scale critical infrastructure protection across the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States

News Desk 01/10/2026

OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, and Redington, a leading technology aggregator, today announced a distribution partnership covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Levant, Türkiye, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The partnership combines OPSWAT’s CIP portfolio with Redington’s

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PureHealth and Erth Announce Strategic Partnership to Redefine Patient Experience Through a Hospitality-led Model

News Desk 30/09/2026

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced a strategic partnership with Erth Hospitality, the catering division of Erth Abu Dhabi and a homegrown Emirati brand renowned for authentic service and culinary excellence, to introduce a service-led patient experience model at SEHA Corniche Hospital. The partnership combines world-class clinical

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SCC Middle East appoints Shams Hasan as VP of Sales as regional expansion accelerates

News Desk 30/09/2026

SCC Middle East has appointed Shams Hasan as Vice President of Sales as the company expands its UAE-based team and accelerates its growth plans across the Middle East. Hasan will lead the company’s commercial development across the region, with responsibility for expanding SCC ME’s customer base and strengthening its engagement with government, critical industries and […]