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.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Friday marked the start of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit as title sponsor of the race, a position it has held since Bahrain brought Formula 1 to the Middle East in 2004.
Bahrain will convene an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf in November.
Bloomberg has announced the opening of a new office in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, marking the expansion of its presence in the Kingdom.
CABSAT and SATExpo will take place from October 5 to 7, 2026 bringing together international leaders across media, content, broadcast, Pro AV, satellite communications and space technology.
Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park, a first-of-its-kind surf and leisure destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer development in Bahrain has achieved a major construction milestone with the completion of lagoon filling ahead of its opening this year. Once operational, the surf park will generate up to 1,000 waves per hour.
Index Saudi Arabia, the country's leading trade show for interiors, furniture and fit-out, kicks off today in Riyadh bringing together some of the top global architects, interior designers and design academics for the 2026 edition, who will explore the kingdom’s evolving design and fit-out landscape.
Qatar-based Estithmar Holding said one of its key units has secured a SAR829 million ($221 million) mechanical package for the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya City, a flagship Saudi giga-project and a designated venue for FIFA World Cup 2034. The scope of work includes building management system and HVAC services.
