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Samsung Galaxy unveils new pocket-sized AI powerhouse

Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered by FlexWindow. The new model is small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the handiest assistance with a flagship level camera.

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Al Mal Capital REIT announces opening of follow-on public offering

Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Al Mal Capital REIT, the first real estate investment trust listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority, has announced the official opening of the subscription period for its Follow-on Public Offering.

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Saudi e-commerce sale soars to a record $18.4bn in Q1

Fri, 04 Jul 2025

The e-commerce sales in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via Mada cards for the first quarter surged to a new high hitting over SAR69.3 billion ($18.4 billion), recording an annual growth of 56% when compared to the same period last year, said a report.

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Americana seals franchise deal with premium Greek lifestyle brand

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Americana Restaurants has inked an exclusive franchise agreement with Greek lifestyle brand Carpo renowned for its nuts, artisanal chocolates and refined coffee. As per the deal, Americana will be able to build, operate Carpo stores in Kuwait and Qatar.

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Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis

Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X. It said the move comes to ensure safety of residents and visitors.

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Middle East youth rewriting the rules of corporate success, says report

Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Among world’s youngest regions, Middle East is at the forefront of a generational shift in workforce values, prioritising financial stability and mental well-being over traditional markers of success such as climbing the corporate ladder, said a report.

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Jadwa buys majority stake in Saudi retailer Makhazen Alenaya

Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Jadwa, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the region, said it has acquired a majority stake in Makhazen Alenaya, a fast-growing Saudi retail concept, through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund.

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Visa names new regional head for CEMEA region

Sat, 21 Jun 2025

Visa has announced the appointment of Tareq Muhmood as its new Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Mideast and Africa (CEMEA). In this role, he will be responsible for leading operations across over 86 innovative and fast-growing markets.

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Azizi teams up with Thomsun Industries for Dubai project work

Thu, 19 Jun 2025

UAE-based Azizi Developments has sealed a partnership deal with Thomsun Industries, a UAE-based supplier of site support solutions, for delivery of a comprehensive range of support services across its projects in Dubai South, Sports City and Al Furjan.

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Canon names HR director for Central and North Africa region

Wed, 18 Jun 2025

Global imaging and print solutions leader Canon has appointed Deepali Arora as its new human resources director for the Central and North Africa region. Based in Dubai office, she will be responsible to lead HR function across six offices in Africa.