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APECO, United Real Estate Sign 15-Year Solar Deal for Sharq Waterfront
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Alternative Energy Projects Company and United Real Estate Company have signed an EPC and O&M agreement for an 8.77 MW solar system at Souk Sharq in Kuwait.
TRIANGEL spotlights aesthetic laser systems at Dubai Derma
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TRIANGEL used Dubai Derma in Dubai to pitch its aesthetic laser portfolio to Middle East clinics and distributors as demand rises for non-surgical facial lifting and tissue remodeling.
MEED names 73 national winners in 2026 projects awards
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MEED has named 73 national winners across nine Middle East and North Africa markets in the MEED Projects Awards 2026, advancing them to the regional finals in Dubai.
DXD Capital opens Richmond self-storage facility
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DXD Capital has opened a new 890-unit, climate-controlled self-storage property in Richmond, Virginia, completing a three-site partnership with Mar-Gulf Management and MDI Capital.
CHINA COMM CONS says first-half revenue rose 43% of target as overseas business grew
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CHINA COMM CONS said its 2026 interim results showed new contracts of RMB 902.9 billion and revenue of RMB 333.2 billion in the first half, with overseas growth helping offset domestic pressure.
LEPAS ships first L8 PHEV batch to the Middle East
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LEPAS shipped its first batch of L8 PHEV SUVs from Guangzhou Nansha Port to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar as the Chery Group brand prepares a regional launch.
SB19 concert film heads to North American theaters in October
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Iconic Events Releasing and CJ 4DPLEX will bring SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale in Cinemas to more than 200 North American theaters on Oct. 8 and 11. The release gives fans of the Filipino P-pop group a chance to see the concert…
MEBIS 2026 heads to Dubai as AI reshapes banking
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More than 500 people have pre-registered for the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2026, set for Sept. 16-17 in Dubai.
IBM becomes title sponsor of MEBIS 2026 in Dubai
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IBM has joined the 17th Middle East Banking Innovation Summit as title sponsor ahead of the Sept. 16-17 event in Dubai, where more than 400 banking leaders will examine how AI, cloud and automation are reshaping financial services.
The Curl Academy marks first year with global growth in textured hair education
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The Curl Academy is marking its first anniversary with students and community members across North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The Toronto-based platform says demand shows textured hair education is becoming a broader…
Cricket’s Candy Creations opens first franchise in Staten Island July 1
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Cricket’s Candy Creations will open its first franchised location in Staten Island on July 1 as the New York candy brand pushes into new U.S. and international markets.
CVMaker.ae Adds Resume, LinkedIn and Video CV Services Across the UAE
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CVMaker.ae has expanded its career-document services for job seekers in all seven emirates, adding new options for resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and video CVs. The move is aimed at helping candidates improve their chances of landing…
Naoero citizenship price window closes at $90,000
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Naoero’s Citizenship by Investment program will keep its current $90,000 baseline contribution through Dec. 31, 2026 before rising to $115,000 on Jan. 1, 2027. Globevisa is pitching pre-vetting support as applicants race to lock in the lower…
White spirits market seen reaching $11.2B by 2030
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A new Allied Market Research report says the global white spirits market could grow from $6.5 billion in 2020 to $11.2 billion by 2030 as demand rises across coatings, inks, adhesives and industrial cleaning.
India-Oman trade deal is pushing Gulf apparel brands toward India
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India-Oman CEPA has removed tariffs on most Indian exports to Oman, giving GCC fashion brands a new way to cut sourcing costs and tap India’s textile supply chain.
Arabian Flora targets Gulf workers with cross-border Father’s Day gifting
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Arabian Flora is using a local-florist network across 10 countries to help Gulf-based workers send Father’s Day flowers, cakes and gifts to family members at home for June 21, 2026. The service is designed to avoid the delays and freshness issues…
Banned flame retardants still linger across MENA
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A University of Sharjah review says polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, remain a persistent environmental and public health risk across the Middle East and North Africa despite global restrictions.
Tradloc launches GCC trade intelligence platform
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Tradloc has launched a GCC market intelligence platform aimed at importers, exporters, manufacturers and trading companies.
Undercover expands mystery shopping services for Dubai businesses
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Undercover Mystery Shopping Consultancy is pitching professional mystery shopping and customer feedback programs to businesses in Dubai and across the UAE as customer service expectations rise.
Side Equity Ventures names Paolo Cozzolino to advisory role for GCC expansion
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Side Equity Ventures LLC-Fz has appointed Paolo Cozzolino as a Limited Partner Advisory Member as the firm pushes deeper into the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
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