Mace Consult, a leading global delivery consultancy, has been appointed as the procurement advisory consultant for Saudi Arabia's most ambitious event - Expo 2030 Riyadh. Under this deal, Mace will be supporting the effective management and delivery of procurement activities across the programme.
Abu Dhabi will host the Hexagon World Series padel tournament in October 2027, bringing the professional team padel circuit to the emirate for the first time.
Two-time Grammy-winning blues guitarist Eric Gales and acclaimed steel pan musician Leon Foster Thomas will headline the 10th anniversary edition of the Bahrain Jazz Fest, which kicks off on December 4, bringing an international mix of blues, jazz, soul and world music to the kingdom.
Chinese contractor Fangda said its joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s IKK Group, has secured a SAR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract to design, supply and install curtain-walls for two sections of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium project in capital Riyadh.
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has appointed Sophia Sheikh as Director to lead the development and growth of its fast-growing strategic communications agency across the Middle East.
ARTDOM Riyadh 2026, originally scheduled to take place on October 20 and 21 at KAFD Conference Center, Riyadh, has been postponed to 2027.
AI-powered ‘Bedaya’ platform has been launched by Sharjah Media City (Shams) enabling entrepreneurs and investors to set up their businesses via a smooth, fast and integrated digital service.
Global ad spend is forecast to grow 11.9% to $1.34 trillion in 2026, according to the latest data from WARC Media. This comes on the back of strong 10.0% growth in 2024 and 2025.
Riyadh will host the second edition of ARTDOM Riyadh - ARTDOM’s curated international platform for premium interiors, contemporary design, art, architecture, real estate development and hospitality on October 20 and 21.
Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading hub for content creation, will showcase the future of creative storytelling and its comprehensive media and production ecosystem as the Strategic Partner of CABSAT 2026.
