IFZA has launched its inaugural Scale360 accelerator, a market access program designed to connect international startups with the UAE’s thriving business ecosystem. The program kicked off with a Dubai Immersion Week during GITEX Global 2025, welcoming 15 global startups specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability. The cohort includes Groundup.ai, BrandContext, Nucleon Security, Organized Matter, GlassHUB, […]
The “Perfume Expo” has kicked off at Jeddah Super Dome as part of Jeddah Season 2025, offering a sensory experience that blends luxury and innovation in the world of perfumery. The event features a wide range of local, regional, and international perfumes over the course of 11 days, in an atmosphere rich with creative activities […]
From 26–29 March 2026, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will once again open its doors as the world’s leading trade fair for the beauty industry. The upcoming 57th edition of the show marks a milestone for the Middle East, with growing interest in participation, underscoring the region’s rising influence on global beauty trends. According to EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL, […]
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been ranked as the #1 institution in Dubai for the fifth consecutive year, according to the recently published Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings for 2026. The university has also been ranked in 21st position in the Arab world, reinforcing its regional leadership in entrepreneurship, innovation, and future-ready academic […]
The value of MENA’s hospitality market is set to grow from US$310 billion in 2025 to more than US$487 billion by 2032, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, 27-29 October. The travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute US$367 billion to the Middle East […]
The First Group Hospitality is delighted to announce the appointment of Khaled El Sharbatly as Director of Guest Engagement. An experienced business leader with over 25 years in customer engagement, sales, reservations, and front office roles with leading hotel brands across the Middle East and Africa, El Sharbatly joins The First Group Hospitality after 15 […]
The Female Founders Network will once again host the Monthly Flagship Event, set to take place on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, at In5 Tech Conference Hall, Dubai Internet City. Widely recognised as one of the region’s most influential gatherings for women entrepreneurs, the flagship event brings together ambitious founders, innovators, and business leaders for an […]
Moscow continues to strengthen its position as one of the most attractive travel destinations for visitors from the Middle East. According to the Moscow City Tourism Committee, more than 126,000 tourists from the Gulf region visited the Russian capital in the first half of 2025, maintaining a consistently high level of inbound tourism. The leading […]
SOUEAST UAE, the distinguished Chinese automotive brand renowned for its innovation, safety, and modern design, has opened its third UAE showroom, located in Abu Dhabi, marking a new chapter in its regional growth journey under Elite Group Holding. Following the success of its Dubai showrooms, the brand’s expansion into the nation’s capital reflects both strong […]
Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, is strengthening its presence in the Middle East as part of a renewed global growth strategy rooted in German design excellence and craftsmanship. Having been present in the UAE market since 2007 with Universal Trading Company (UTC), in a mutually agreed step to further ensure market development and […]
