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More Than Half of the Middle East’s Most Valuable Companies Implement the Highest Level of Email Authentication

News Desk 12/08/2026

Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released new research revealing that more than half (57%) of the Middle East’s most valuable listed companies have implemented the highest level of email protection. While adoption of email authentication is

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Arab Therapy Closes $2 Million Pre-Series A to Scale AI-Powered Mental Healthcare Across the Middle East and Beyond

News Desk 11/08/2026

Arab Therapy, a leading AI-powered mental health platform, founded by Dr. Tareq Dalbah (CEO) and Hekmat Al Hasi (CPTO), today announced the closing of a $2 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Manara Ventures (Jordan) with participation from Anara Impact Fund (MENA), and VMS (Saudi Arabia). The investment will accelerate Arab Therapy’s expansion across […]

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Business Trailblazers Honored At Inc. Arabia’s Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Dubai 2026

News Desk 07/08/2026

Inc. Arabia, the Middle East edition of the global brand Inc. brought together the region’s most visionary companies, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking leaders for the 2026 edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, which took place at Sofitel Dubai The Palm on July 29, 2026. The prestigious awards ceremony celebrated individuals and organizations driving innovation,

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5th Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo (METAS) reinforces UAE’s position as the gateway for Chinese automotive brands to MENA

News Desk 06/08/2026

The 5th edition of the Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo (METAS 2026) concluded today at Expo Centre Sharjah after three days of intensive trade activity, drawing over 19,000 professional buyers and generating approximately USD 210 million in tentative cooperation orders across the three-day event.   Organised by Inter Commerce Expo Corp. (ICEC), […]

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Panasonic Accelerates Customer Service Transformation Across the Middle East and Africa

News Desk 06/08/2026

Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service (CS) Strategy Conference 2026, a virtual forum that brought together representatives from Panasonic Middle East & Africa, its business partners, Panasonic overseas business division and Global Customer Service Headquarters to review FY25 performance and align on priorities for FY26. The annual conference

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As More Mothers Return to Work, Momcozy Expands Breastfeeding Support Across the Middle East

News Desk 05/08/2026

Mothers spend more than 23 hours a week breastfeeding in their baby’s first year, close to a full working week, every week, yet many still navigate that journey with little structured support. This Breastfeeding Month, Momcozy, the world’s No.1 wearable breast pump chosen by over 6 million mothers across 80 countries,* is bringing its global […]

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IBM Study: Average Data Breach Cost in the Middle East Reaches $8 Million in 2026, with One in Four Malicious Breaches AI-Enabled

News Desk 03/08/2026

IBM (NYSE: IBM) released its 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the average cost of a data breach for organizations in the Middle East reached $8 million.   According to the study, the three leading factors increasing the cost of data breaches for Middle East businesses were mismanaged secrets and keys, excessive […]

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OMODA 4 Makes Regional Debut at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT, Bringing AI Mobility Closer to the UAE

News Desk 29/07/2026

OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled its next-generation AI Smart Cockpit at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the all-new OMODA 4 made its Southeast Asia debut during a global technology showcase attended by government officials, media, dealers and industry representatives from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As one of the participating […]

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Tawam Hospital Demonstrates Leadership in Complex Surgical Care with Life-Saving Multidisciplinary Intervention

News Desk 27/07/2026

SEHA’s Tawam Hospital, part of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has successfully managed a highly complex surgical case, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in advanced surgical care and multidisciplinary treatment for critically ill patients.   The case involved a young patient who was transferred to Tawam Hospital three weeks

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Gold Steadies Above $4,000 Despite Rising Rate Expectations and Middle East Tensions – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/07/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is holding firm near $4,125 in Asian trading today after gaining around 3% over the previous two sessions, as dip-buying and short covering helped the metal recover from recent lows. A softer US dollar is also providing some support, although rising Treasury yields are limiting further upside.Middle East tensions remain elevated, […]

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Six workforce principles for companies entering the Middle East

News Desk 23/07/2026

The UAE continues to attract international companies as a major employment market and base for Middle East growth. Its private sector workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and a further 2.5% in Q1 2026, according to MoHRE. Yet successful entry requires early planning, as every hire carries implications for licensing, sponsorship, employment law and operating […]

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Origen and RoboSense form strategic partnership to accelerate embodied intelligence across the Middle East

News Desk 21/07/2026

Origen, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native technology company, and RoboSense (HKEX: 2498), a global robotics platform company, announced a strategic partnership at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) to accelerate the deployment of embodied intelligence across the Middle East. Combining Origen’s AI-native solutions, regional ecosystem and deployment expertise

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GWM strengthens Middle East footprint with opening of largest overseas showroom

News Desk 21/07/2026

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Middle East has marked a major milestone in its regional growth strategy with the opening of a new flagship facility in the UAE. The newly inaugurated location is the largest GWM showroom outside China, underscoring the brand’s rapidly growing footprint and long-term commitment to customers across the Middle East.   The […]

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PUBG MOBILE and Spacetoon Bring Back the Voices That Defined a Generation

News Desk 20/07/2026

PUBG MOBILE is inviting players across the Middle East and North Africa on a nostalgic journey with a special collaboration alongside Spacetoon, the entertainment ecosystem with a legacy spanning more than four decades. Established as the region’s first free-to-air TV channel, Spacetoon played a pivotal role in introducing Japanese anime to Arab audiences and has

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Origen and Deepexi partner to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the Middle East and Africa

News Desk 20/07/2026

Origen, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native technology company, and Deepexi, a publicly listed enterprise AI and data intelligence company, announced a strategic partnership at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 to advance enterprise AI adoption across the UAE and the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership brings together two highly

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Panasonic Hosts Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026, Celebrates Service Excellence Across the Middle East and Africa

News Desk 20/07/2026

Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service (CS) Strategy Conference 2026, a virtual forum that brought together senior representatives from Panasonic Middle East & Africa, its business partners, Panasonic factories, Customer Service Headquarters (CS Headquarters), and the Quality Assurance (QA) Group to review FY25 performance and align on

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ATM research partners forecast resilient future for tourism as industry looks beyond challenges in the Middle East

News Desk 16/07/2026

The global travel industry is entering its next phase of growth, according to new research from Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) Official Research Partners, STR and Euromonitor International, which indicates that consumer demand for travel remains fundamentally resilient despite the challenges facing the Middle East this year. The latest forecasts suggest that while

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SSMC Brings Cancer Survivors Together Through Art, Connection and Community

News Desk 16/07/2026

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, recently hosted its Cancer Survivor Support Group event, celebrating the strength and resilience of its survivor community while creating a welcoming and inspiring space for patients […]

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Nemetschek Group Advances AI-Powered Construction Workflows in the Middle East with Bluebeam Max

News Desk 15/07/2026

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, today announced the regional availability of Bluebeam Max across the Middle East, bringing advanced automation, intelligent markups, and AI-powered reviews to architecture, engineering, and

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PwC Middle East and Label announce exclusive strategic collaboration to advance Tax Exchange of Information technology automation across the Middle East

News Desk 15/07/2026

PwC Middle East and Label, the specialist RegTech company behind a leading tax transparency compliance platform, today announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to deliver a comprehensive FATCA, CRS and CARF compliance offering to financial institutions across the Middle East. As regulatory requirements continue to evolve and tax authorities increase their focus on