Middle East

IT & Telecommunications Miscellaneous

GBI selects Nokia to build new network for faster Mideast connectivity

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Gulf Bridge International (GBI) said it has selected Nokia’s optical networking solution to build a new high-capacity terrestrial network, also designed for subsea backhauling, enhancing connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Axis Communications names new MEA regional head

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Axis Communications, a global leader in physical security and network surveillance solutions, has announced the appointment of Loubna Imenchal as its new Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa (MEA).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

CruiseXplore Middle East hosts Cruise Workshop 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

CruiseXplore Middle East successfully hosted its Cruise Workshop 2025 in the UAE, drawing participation from over 80 travel trade professionals across the region. The annual event, exclusively designed for travel agents and industry partners, continues to build momentum as a premier platform for cruise education, engagement, and collaboration.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

GCC set to capture key share of $2trn sports tourism market

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The GCC has established itself as a global stage for major sporting events – and now stands to capture a share of the $2 trillion global sports tourism market by 2030, according to new PwC Middle East report.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Forbes Middle East kicks off 3rd annual Sustainability Leaders Summit

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Forbes Middle East kicked off the third edition of its Sustainability Leaders Summit. The summit brought together global leaders and decision-makers from across the public and private sectors, alongside sustainability experts, investors, and entrepreneurs.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump declares 'peace in the Middle East'

Tue, 14 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump declared "peace in the Middle East" during his speech to a gathering of world leaders in Egypt to inaugurate his plan to end the war in Gaza.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Joy as Hamas releases hostages, Israel frees prisoners

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Hamas has released all 20 of the living captives it had been holding in the Gaza Strip, while Israel has begun freeing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under the conditions of the ceasefire deal.

Construction & Real Estate

Indian real estate group BCD Global enters Middle East market

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

BCD Global, a leading Indian multinational group with interests in real estate development, construction and finance, has announced its foray into the Middle East, naming Dubai as its regional headquarters as it accelerates its next phase of global growth.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

EFG Hermes plays key role in Depa's $179m Nasdaq Dubai rights issue

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

EFG Hermes, a leading investment bank in the Mena region, has announced that it has played a key advisory role in the AED658 million ( ) rights issue of Depa, an interior solutions group based in Dubai, as the financial advisor and bookrunner for its listing on Nasdaq Dubai.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump issues 'locked and loaded' warning to Iran amid deadly protests

Sat, 03 Jan 2026

Iran’s leadership lashed out Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that American troops in the region could be targeted if Washington interferes, said media reports.