The summit will unite global policymakers, business leaders, and investors to explore the forces reshaping international trade. Amna Lootah: âThe event aims to shape the future of global commerce and innovation.â Khuloud Al Omian: âThis partnership goes beyond media; itâs about shaping the future of global trade.â Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced a strategic collaboration with Forbes Middle East to host the Future Growth Nexus Summit in March 2026. The high-level event will bring together government officials, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders to discuss the trends and challenges shaping the…
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Empowering innovation, building future-ready skills, and fostering sustainable growth through a human-centred approach TRACCS, the MENA regionâs largest independent communications consultancy, has announced a strategic partnership with London-based boutique AI consultancy Ainigma. The collaboration aims to accelerate the responsible and creative adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies across the Middle East, transforming how organisations innovate and communicate. The partnership, unveiled during Athar â Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdomâs premier event for the creative and marketing industries, brings together TRACCSâ extensive communications expertise and Ainigmaâs adoption-first methodology. Together, they will support businesses in boosting efficiency, driving innovation, and achieving measurable,…
Dubai, UAE â February 2025 â VISARUN.AI, a Dubai-based visa automation platform, has closed a $700,000 pre-seed funding round from Swiss and UAE angel investors. The investment will accelerate the company’s expansion across key markets in the Middle East and Asia, where demand for streamlined visa processing continues to surge. Founded in 2024 by Vladimir Indjikian and Alena Iakina, Visarun addresses a significant operational challenge for global enterprises and travel agencies: the time-intensive, error-prone nature of visa application management. According to the company, HR managers at large organizations spend over 600 hours annually coordinating visa applications, tracking documentation, and managing…
Qatar hosts MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup, celebrating grassroots motorsport across the region FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, founder of the MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup, has highlighted how the event will open new pathways for karting talent throughout the region as the 2025 edition gets underway in Qatar. Organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), this yearâs championship once again brings the regionâs karting scene into focus. The event begins with an opening ceremony on Thursday evening following two days of practice sessions, before racing commences on Friday and Saturday at the Lusail Karting Circuit. Rising stars…
From 26 to 29 March 2026, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will once again welcome professionals from across the globe to the worldâs most influential beauty trade fair. The 57th edition marks a defining moment for the Middle East, as the regionâs surging growth and international engagement continue to shape the direction of the global beauty industry. According to Euromonitor International, Lebanon currently leads the world in beauty market growth, with sales rising by 15.1% between 2024 and 2025. The countryâs momentum shows no signs of slowing, with annual growth projected to reach 12.2% through to 2029. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has secured…
Featuring Irish Village and Four Days of Sport and Celebration The countdown has officially begun! With just three weeks remaining until the T100 Triathlon World Tour makes its much-anticipated return to Dubai, excitement is mounting for what promises to be one of the biggest highlights of this yearâs 30×30 Dubai Fitness Challenge. Uniting elite international athletes, local fitness communities, and sports enthusiasts from across the region, the Dubai T100 will deliver a spectacular four-day celebration of endurance, wellness, and community spirit. Taking place from 13 to 16 November, the event will combine world-class triathlon competition with family-friendly entertainment, interactive wellness…
15-minute delivery now available to all Amazon.ae customers across the UAE Prime members enjoy exclusive discounts on Amazonâs fastest delivery services Amazon establishes neighbourhood micro-fulfilment centres to shorten delivery routes and ease traffic congestion Amazon has announced the rollout of its fastest delivery service yet in the UAE, with the launch of Amazon Now, offering deliveries of everyday essentials in as little as 15 minutes. The expansion marks a major milestone in Amazonâs commitment to delivering speed, convenience, and reliability to customers across the Emirates. To achieve this, Amazon is strategically embedding micro-fulfilment centres within communities across the UAE. These…
A wedding is far more than a celebration â it is the beginning of a story, a legacy that endures. What better place to start that journey than aboard one of the worldâs most celebrated vessels â the magnificent Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai. Once the pride of the ocean and now transformed into the regionâs only floating hotel, the QE2 offers couples a wedding experience that unites heritage and glamour in perfect harmony. Imagine exchanging vows aboard a ship that has hosted royalty, icons, and dreamers from around the world. Permanently berthed in Dubai, this legendary liner has…
The stage is set for one of the Gulfâs most significant platforms celebrating leadership, innovation, and youth empowerment as the 13th Annual GCC GOV HR and Youth Summit & Awards, organised by QnA International, returns to Abu Dhabi. Taking place on the 22nd and 23rd of October at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, the two-day event will once again unite visionaries, policymakers, and changemakers from across the region. Now in its thirteenth edition, the summit has earned a reputation as a driving force for collaboration and transformationâwhere ideas and innovation converge to advance human potential.…
Systemair Saudi Arabia has officially inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in the companyâs regional growth strategy. Occupying a land area of around 13,000 square metres and featuring a 9,000-square-metre factory, the site underlines Systemairâs long-term commitment to advancing local manufacturing and supporting Saudi Arabiaâs industrial transformation and sustainability goals. According to research by global management consulting firm IMARC Group, Saudi Arabiaâs HVAC market is projected to reach SAR 23.33 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of 7.98% between 2025 and 2033. With the Western Region currently holding the largest market…