X0PA AI, a Singapore-headquartered artificial intelligence recruitment platform, has established Dubai as its regional headquarters for Middle East operations, the company announced today. The expansion brings the world’s first AI Verify-endorsed HRTech Talent Intelligence platform and
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‘Big-ticket’ events are playing a pivotal role in driving international tourism and accelerating economic growth, according to experts speaking recently at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. In the GCC alone, the event and exhibition market is expected to reach US$827 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.94%. Following the global success of mega-events […]
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills acceleration platform, announced the recent launch of its platform in Arabic. This milestone reflects the global technology company’s continued expansion across the Middle East, reinforcing Udemy’s mission to empower learners and organizations worldwide with the skills they need to stay ahead in the age of AI. Spoken
In a landmark moment for the Middle East and the global Deaf communities, Abu Dhabi has unveiled the official logo for the ‘XX World’s Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf 2027’, marking the beginning of preparations for this prestigious event to be held in the Arab region for the first time. The logo […]
Against the backdrop of growing recognition across the Middle East of the vital role ecologically-conscious construction plays in safeguarding infrastructure, AESG has announced the appointment of Adrian Hudson to its expanding Environment team. The hire underscores AESG’s ambition to lead the market in ecological and biodiversity consultancy, at a time when worsening
In a bold regional rollout, OMODA&JAECOO officially unveiled its all-new light off-road SUV, the JAECOO J5, at a high-energy launch event — JAECOO DAY — in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 9. The Riyadh launch marked the beginning of a coordinated multi-country debut across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE. The brand’s entry into […]
St. James’s Place (SJP), a FTSE-listed global financial advisory firm with over one million customers and $245 billion in assets under management, released the July 2025 edition of its CIO Quarterly Insights, titled “Red Caps and the US Concentration Conundrum”. The latest insights, authored by Angelina Lai, Chief Investment Officer for Asia & Middle East, […]
Sage Appliances, the iconic global brand known for its award-winning coffee and kitchen appliances, has announced a significant expansion of its presence in the Middle East as part of its strategy to meet the region’s rapidly growing demand for premium at-home coffee solutions. With a strong global reputation for design-led innovation, Sage Appliances is now […]
Tech investor, entrepreneur Abdumalik Mirakhmedov says ‘Made in MENA’ is becoming a world-class brand Middle East tech startups are attracting global attention, showing the region is capable of setting trends instead of just following them, with the UAE proving to be a key launchpad for success. With homegrown innovations addressing real-world challenges, founders are
The German Federal Foreign Office has renewed its contract with VFS Global in the Middle East for an additional seven years. Under this mandate, VFS Global will continue to provide Germany visa services through its centres in Algiers, Algeria; Manama, Bahrain; Erbil, Iraq; Amman, Jordan; Doha, Qatar; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Beirut, Lebanon; Muscat, Oman; and […]
Payment24, a leading provider of advanced payment, loyalty, and fuel management solutions, has announced significant progress in its Middle East expansion strategy, establishing a new regional hub in Dubai and securing landmark deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The move reflects growing demand in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for advanced fleet, fuel, and retail
On the sidelines of its exclusive WSO2Con Asia event for key customers in the Middle East, including a major sovereign wealth fund, a leading financial institution in the GCC and public sector institutions, WSO2 has announced the signing of three strategic channel partnerships. The agreements with United Delta Systems, Mass Data Technologies, and Vismaya Technologies […]
TELUS Digital Experience (TELUS Digital) (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading global technology company specializing in digital customer experiences (CX), today announced the opening of its TELUS Digital Dubai office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks the company’s entry into the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its clients around the world
IBM (NYSE:IBM) released its 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached SAR 27.00 million. This represents a decrease of approximately 18% from SAR 32.80 million the year prior. According to the report, the top three factors that reduced breach […]
Gulf Capital, one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced today that it has sold its majority stake in ART Fertility Clinics’ Middle East operations to IVI-RMA Global, the world’s largest assisted reproduction group. The transaction is expected to generate a significant return on invested capital, […]
Calo (www.calo.app), the Middle East’s largest foodtech startup revolutionizing personalized meal subscriptions, today announced it has raised $39 million (SAR 146.27 million) in a Series B extension round led by AlJazira Capital. The raise brings Calo’s total Series B round to $64 million (SAR 240 million), following an initial $25 million tranche in December 2024. […]
Eton Solutions, a global leader in WealthTech solutions, today announced an exclusive partnership with Asas Capital, a prominent multi-family office with a strong presence in the UAE and newly licensed operations in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration will launch the Middle East’s first “Family Office as a Service” platform, combining Asas Capital’s regional
Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced the appointment of Saraswati Agarwal as Regional Sales Head for Ad Solutions for the important MEA region. This strategic move underscores Truecaller’s commitment to strengthening its Ad Solutions portfolio, aiming to deliver innovative, seamless digital experiences to its rapidly growing user base. In
Union Coop (UNIONCOOP:DFM), the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, in partnership with Positive Zero, a leading provider of decentralized clean energy solutions, has launched one of the Middle East’s largest solar energy projects in the retail sector. The long-term agreement will see the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs and parking areas […]
Following its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025, Chery Group has announced it will host the iCAUR Brand Night and New Models Launch Event on August 1 in Dubai. As a key step in Chery’s deepening global expansion, the event will invite worldwide global partners, media representatives and Middle East dignitaries […]





























