In a powerful demonstration of industry unity during turbulent times, The Bench recently hosted a special Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon at XU restaurant, hosted by RIKAS Hospitality Group. The closed-door exclusive gathering, attended by 50+ C-level hospitality industry executives from across the UAE, served as a platform for leaders to connect, share perspectives, and […]
AppyThings, a Google Cloud partner focused on building the AI-native data and integration stack that powers secure, scalable digital services and enables enterprise AI adoption, headquartered in the Netherlands, has strengthened its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the launch of AppyThings Arabia, its new legal entity in the Kingdom. The move follows two years of […]
Foodist Istanbul International Food & Beverage Products Exhibition is set to bring the global food industry together with a strong Middle East focus at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center from 1-4 September 2026, positioning the event as a key commercial bridge between Türkiye and Middle East markets. Organised by Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization […]
As Syria prepares for a growing tourism season, the Syrian Ministry of Tourism has officially relaunched its centralized tourism support and complaints center under a new identity, “Labaeik”, a unified platform designed to strengthen service quality, improve responsiveness, and enhance the overall visitor experience across the country. Positioned as the Ministry’s official point of contact […]
SPADREC Investment, a leading sports and lifestyle investment platform backed by Abdulla Al Arif Holding, has announced that SportsLab, an international sports design and product development company, will join its growing portfolio through SPADREC Sport Investment. This further strengthens its capabilities as it continues to scale a connected sport and active lifestyle hub across the […]
Aethra Advisory, a global hiring strategy & mobility architecture practice, has launched in the UAE as the first independent advisory practice dedicated to helping organisations design their global hiring infrastructure. The business will support founders, HR leaders, scale-up operators, and strategic decision-makers across UAE companies expanding internationally and global businesses entering the UAE, and wider […]
Mohammed Yusuf Naghi Cars – Hyundai has announced the launch of its new promotional campaign tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The campaign gives customers an exceptional opportunity to win a fully inclusive trip to attend the Saudi National Team’s matches at this […]
After more than three decades of trust across India, heritage herbal wellness brand, Sunny Herbals has officially launched in the UAE, introducing its first hero product to the region: Aloe Vera & Calendula Cream, a multipurpose skin-healing moisturiser designed for desert-stressed skin. The launch marks Sunny Herbals’ first step into the Middle East, pioneering homeopathic-inspired […]
Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, in partnership with USquare as development partner. The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all […]
Markets started May on a more positive note, but gains were uneven. U.S. stocks climbed through midweek before easing on Thursday. Bitcoin briefly topped $82,000 before retreating, while Ethereum fell behind despite stronger ETF demand. Overall, investors are more willing to take risks than they were in April, but they still want to see evidence […]
