ACCIONA, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has successfully hosted the first Middle East edition of the Sustainability Symposium “Resilient by Nature: Water, Climate and the Future” at HBKU, in Doha. The event brought together leading experts, academics, and industry professionals to explore innovative approaches to water and climate resilience, emphasizing the importance […]
From 12 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, Moscow will once again host its annual “Journey to Christmas” festival, transforming the city into a grand winter stage where cherished traditions, beloved fairy tales and festive surprises come to life. The festival is part of the “Winter in Moscow” project. For an entire month, Russia’s capital […]
New research from the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy reveals a significant shift in how UK business leaders view the future of finance, as tightening lending conditions and a widening funding gap push companies to explore ethical, values-based and alternative financing models. The research was commissioned in response to growing concerns expressed by UK SMEs, […]
Every Can Counts (ECC) UAE partnered with Emirates Dubai 7s to promote aluminium can recycling at one of the region’s biggest sporting and lifestyle festivals. Over the three day event, ECC UAE ran a series of interactive activities, engaging thousands of festival goers in hands-on recycling experiences. Visitors interacted with the PixelCan Wall, a crowd-built […]
Mobile ordering now accounts for 70% of delivery transactions in the MENA region, representing a 30% year-over-year surge in mobile-first dining, according to Syrve MENA data. That shift mirrors the UAE’s online food delivery market, valued at $2.5 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2030, growing at a 7-10% CAGR. The […]
Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, concludes 2025 marked by strategic growth across the Middle East and key global markets. The company’s regional entity, Nolte FZE, strengthened its position in the UAE, advanced large-scale initiatives in Saudi Arabia, expanded its dealer and project networks, and entered new territories across Africa and Southeast Asia. These […]
AppsFlyer has released its annual analysis of mobile app trends, revealing how AI shaped both consumer behavior and marketing strategy in 2025. GenAI adoption accelerated across the app ecosystem, with installs up 16% and category spend reaching US$824M across iOS and Android. GenAI apps ranked among the fastest-growing categories of the year, no.1 in Android […]
Greek pharmaceuticals manufacturer, ELPEN, today announced the launch of its 1st MEA subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates. The move marks a major milestone in the company’s international expansion strategy and strengthens its long-term commitment to improving healthcare across the region. With its new offices in the UAE, ELPEN’s MEA subsidiary will serve as the […]
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has announced a strategic partnership with World Padel Academy (WPA), one of the region’s leading destinations for padel enthusiasts. The collaboration aims to integrate health, wellness, recovery, nutrition, and sports to inspire healthier lifestyles, empower athletes, and build a community where well-being […]
Research from global multilingual event technology company Interprefy has revealed the biggest barriers preventing Middle East event organisers from adopting multilingual live translation services, with concerns over AI accuracy emerging as the most significant obstacle. The study, Accelerating Global Communication, surveyed more than 380 event, marketing, project management and learning & development leaders across the […]
