Dozens of countries agreed at the International Energy Agency (IEA) conference in Montreal to prioritise energy efficiency to cut costs, improve resilience and reduce volatility after Middle East energy disruptions, pledging stronger support for households, SMEs and global cooperation.
Minor Hotels has signed NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel, marking the Middle East debut of its NH Hotels & Resorts brand. Opening in 2030, the 121-room upscale hotel will be developed by Heyazah Real Estate Development in Riyadh's King Fahad District.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as a top employer in the Middle East in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, highlighting its strong people-first culture and growing employer brand across a key expansion region.
Leoron Institute, a leading corporate training and EdTech provider in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, has appointed Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as the new CEO for Gulf Markets and Executive Education section.
Mattel, an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company, has appointed Tarek Moussawer as its new Commercial Lead for Middle East region. An industry veteran, he brings over 20 years of experience across retail, finance, brand building and commercial strategy to the new role.
The Middle East retail real estate industry leaders are set to rethink the operating models as the forces reshaping the retail sector are converging faster than most operators recognise, said an industry expert, addding traditional space-centric models are no longer sufficient for what lies ahead.
Dubai Duty Free has been named Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 25th consecutive year at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the third time at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026.
Syria recorded nearly 12,000 overflights in May after airlines altered their routes across the region to avoid airspaces affected by recent regional developments.
The Middle East recorded sustained merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the first quarter with 196 deals valued at $23.3 billion being announced compared to 207 deals worth $31.3 billion last year. UAE accounted for 33 transactions valued at $2.2 billion, down from 52 deals in Q1 2025, said a report.
