As grocery retail and wholesale channels across the Middle East scale at unprecedented speed, Gulfood 2026 is set to host Gulfood Grocery Trade, a dedicated platform designed to serve fast-moving consumer goods, private label and grocery segments powering the region’s food economy. Set to take
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As the Middle East region increases investments in food security, supply resilience and sustainable sourcing, Gulfood 2026 announces Gulfood Fresh at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai from 26-30 January 2026, a dedicated fresh produce platform showcasing fruits, vegetables and perishable supply chains shaping the region’s food future. The Middle East
Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security technology, today announced its expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a Dubai-based office and the appointment of Fred Crehan as Head of Middle East. This expansion reflects Verkada’s continued global growth, driven by the region’s rapid urban development, large-scale infrastructure projects, and rising
HDP, the specialized healthcare design and development consultancy and a part of AJi Group, has been appointed by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as the Lead Designer and Supervision Consultant for the Middle East region’s first heavy-ion therapy facility, to be located in Abu Dhabi. A significant milestone that reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s position as a […]
Middle East business event organisers are calling for broader use of real-time multilingual translation services, as demand rapidly expands beyond flagship conferences and trade shows, according to independent research commissioned by global multilingual event technology company Interprefy The study, Accelerating Global Communication, found that 82% of Middle
Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, has been recognized as Top Employer Middle East for the third consecutive year, reflecting a sustained and deliberate focus on how people are supported, developed, and enabled to do their best work. This year’s certification underpins the company’s commitment to creating an attractive work
BMW Group Middle East has closed 2025 with another year of robust and sustainable growth across its portfolio (BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad), building on the exceptional results recorded in 2024. The region’s strong demand for innovation and performance has propelled the BMW brand to a 10% year-on-year increase in sales further cementing the Middle […]
With overseas travel spend by Middle East residents expected to grow by 6% per year until the end of the decade, where it will top US$60 billion according to the latest ATM Travel Trends Report, exhibition space is in high demand among international participants at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which will take place at […]
This year, the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) is marking its 25th anniversary, recognizing a quarter century of advancing professional practice, industry alignment, and leadership in communications across the region. Founded in 2001 by a small group of senior agency leaders, MEPRA emerged at a time when public relations in the Middle East […]
Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH) in collaboration with Verita Neuro announces the launch of the first epidural stimulation program in the Middle East, marking a transformative moment in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. This pioneering initiative positions Dubai as a leading destination for advanced neurological recovery, delivering innovative solutions that were
Sustainability strategies for the built environment must evolve beyond net-zero targets to deliver measurable environmental impact and long-term return on investment, according to industry leaders speaking at the Smart Building Summit, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. The session, titled “Beyond Net-Zero: Rethinking Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, scored an unprecedented 12 months of consistent operational punctuality topping the 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) charts among low-cost carriers in the Middle East and North Africa. In full year data recorded by Cirium – the globally renowned independent aviation analytics company – flyadeal’s OTP averaged
As the conversation around artificial intelligence shifts toward AI agents capable of autonomous action, Cisco is highlighting the importance of securing both AI agents and the broader AI supply chain across enterprise environments. Across the Middle East, organizations are increasingly exploring AI agents for use cases spanning government services, financial services,
With the UAE’s construction sector forecast to grow from USD 107.2 billion in 2024 to USD 130.8 billion by 2029, demand for advanced, future-ready lighting solutions continues to rise across the country’s expanding urban landscape. Reflecting this momentum, industry leaders met yesterday on the opening day of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, was officially opened today by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), at Dubai World Trade Centre. During the opening tour, His […]
The Middle East is on track to attracting more than $100 billion (Dh370b) annually in strategic capital expenditure by 2026, spread across oil and gas, renewable energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a comprehensive industry outlook by Grand View Research (GVR). Despite the global energy transition, the region – led by the United […]
Education Leaders from the Middle East Visit Taiwan to Explore AI-Driven Teaching Practices and Strengthen Global Collaboration As AI accelerates change across global education systems, schools are increasingly seeking practical models for integrating AI into teaching while preserving pedagogy and cultural context. In response to this shift, BenQ hosted education leaders
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the US-Venezuela relationship have been grabbing investor attention. Developments around Venezuela continue to make headlines, as they affect oil prices in the region. President Trump has asked Venezuela to sell up to 50m barrels of oil to the U.S. This is expected to release Venezuelan oil which […]
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has established a dedicated Health Longevity Advisory Board, uniting internationally-recognised leaders in health longevity science, medicine and AI. The board will play a key role in advancing PureHealth’s mission to unlock time for humankind as it aims to accelerate breakthroughs in healthy ageing and extending
Following its success last year, the InSpotLight stage will return to Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, bringing together lighting designers, manufacturers, educators, associations and emerging talent to exchange knowledge, explore new technologies and discuss how the industry is adapting to changing project demands. Spanning three days, InSpotLight





























