Author: Mahdeehassan

The United States hosted its first official American Pavilion at the Saudi Food Show, bringing together dozens of U.S. companies and trade associations to showcase American food and agricultural products to importers and food industry professionals in the Kingdom. U.S. Consul General in Jeddah Rafik Mansour visited the U.S. Pavilion at the Jeddah Superdome, where he met with participating U.S. companies and learned about their products, encouraging them to expand in the Saudi market. The pavilion featured a wide range of American products, including beef and potatoes, rice and grains, fresh produce, nuts, snacks, beverages, and specialty foods. Participating organizations…

TUTTOFOOD, the leading international business platform for the food and beverage sector in Southern Europe, organized by Fiere di Parma, has announced the launch of “The Global Date Experience” as part of its upcoming 2028 edition in Milan, Italy. Designed as a specialized B2B platform, the initiative aims to bring together key global date sector stakeholders—connecting producers and exporters directly with international buyers, retailers, food manufacturers, and foodservice operators. The move seeks to accelerate growth and commercial expansion for one of the world’s fastest-growing food categories. The announcement was made during an exclusive business gathering hosted by TUTTOFOOD at the…

In line with its commitment to engaging the new generation of automotive enthusiasts in local markets, ADMC, the official distributor of Great Wall Motors (GWM), launched the #YouDeserveMax competition to coincide with the debut of the HAVAL Jolion Max in Saudi Arabia. Following two exciting days filled with curiosity and enthusiasm, the company proudly announced the winner at the conclusion of its competition. ADMC introduced the HAVAL Jolion Max to Saudi audiences in a unique way, creating an entertaining competition designed to build excitement while strengthening the connection between consumers and the brand. Participants were invited to capture photos of…

Ray, a Dubai-based power bank-sharing company, is expanding into the United States, using New York City as the launchpad for its wider push into the American market. The company is piloting 120 charging stations across Manhattan, where users rent a portable power bank by tapping a bank card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at a station, and return it to any other station in the network. Founded in 2025 by Igor Kosolap and Roman Averianov, Ray began operating charging stations in restaurants, cafés, gyms and other public venues across the UAE. The company launched in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in…

Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, today announced “Make Your Move,” a new global campaign that marks the next stage in the company’s evolution beyond cryptocurrency trading. It reflects a fundamental shift in how Bybit defines its business. Rather than a crypto exchange with additional financial products built around it, Bybit is developing one connected platform across crypto, stocks, gold, forex, indices, and derivatives, alongside payments, spending, wealth, institutional solutions, and intelligent financial services. The new brand positioning builds on the vision introduced by Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit in his…

As Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers district continues to cement itself as one of the city’s busiest business hubs, voco Bonnington Dubai is stepping forward with a clear proposition for the corporate traveller: a hotel built around the rhythm of the working trip, not just the stay. Positioned minutes from DMCC, the hotel sits at the heart of a district that has become shorthand for Dubai’s commercial energy, home to trading floors, corporate headquarters and a steady flow of executives moving between meetings. For business travellers and meeting planners alike, that proximity translates into fewer wasted minutes and more time spent…

Syria has won the bid to host the Arab Cycling Championship from October 2 to 13. The championship will be the first major regional sporting event of this scale to be held in Syria in 19 years, bringing together participants from 14 Arab countries: Syria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Libya and Morocco. Preparations are underway to welcome the delegations and teams participating in the championship, which will feature three main disciplines: road cycling, para-cycling and mountain biking. The event is expected to attract around 10,000 people, including athletes and…

The GCC and North Africa has US$90 billion worth of hotels and resorts in the pipeline, with 200,000 upcoming new rooms set to boost the region’s existing supply by 27 percent, according to HVS data released ahead of the 2026 edition of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 29 September – 1 October. With around 88,000 rooms currently under construction and another 25,000 in the final planning stages, over 55% of upcoming hotels in the region are set to be delivered between now and 2030, experts say. Research from global hospitality consultancy,…

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has made a significant leap in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, moving from an overall position in the #301–400 range since 2022 to a top #101–200 ranking in the recent 2026 edition. The university also earned a place among the top 100 institutions against four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), including SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, while it retains its number one position in Dubai under SDG 1.The 2026 Ratings reflect CUD’s approach to embed…

Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island continues to attract strong investor demand for premium beachfront real estate, with sustained sales momentum. This has further prompted ELEVATE to bring to market limited releases of beachfront residences at their Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences in response to the wider demand in the market. Against a backdrop of increasingly scarce beachfront land on Al Marjan Island, ELEVATE’s previously unreleased two-bedroom beachfront residences at Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences offer prime water views and beach access. Designed for a new generation of beachfront living, the residences feature connected guest suites that offer…