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Smart stadium market seen tripling by 2035 as venues upgrade for AI and 5G
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A new market report projects the global smart stadium market will rise from $20.46 billion in 2025 to $65.29 billion by 2035, driven by World Cup and Olympic construction cycles, plus rapid adoption of 5G, AI and IoT. The shift is reshaping how…
Wellbees raises $3.6M Series A to expand in the Gulf
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Wellbees has raised a $3.6 million Series A led by Qatar Development Bank as the employee wellbeing platform opens a Qatar office and pushes deeper into the Gulf. The funding will support regional hiring and AI product development as the company…
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.
Chery tops 943,000 exports in H1 as iCAUR expands globally
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Chery Group posted record first-half sales and exports in 2026, while its iCAUR NEV brand pushed into more than 40 markets with new products, awards and showrooms.
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.
Apptunix expands iOS development across GCC with UAE teams
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Apptunix said June 19 it is expanding iOS app development services across the GCC by adding UAE-based delivery teams.
Spencer Striker launches free AI docudrama on Al-Khwarizmi
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Spencer Striker Digital Learning has released the first episode of a free 30-part AI-animated docudrama about Al-Khwarizmi, with new episodes rolling out through summer 2026 on YouTube. The series aims to bring the origins of algebra and…
Family Hope Center earns autism and Down syndrome designations
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Family Hope Center for People with Disabilities in Doha, Qatar, has received Certified Autism Center and Down Syndrome Center of Excellence designations from IBCCES. The recognitions highlight the center’s accessibility efforts, staff training and…
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund adds 31 grantees and reaches $60 million
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Global Citizen and FIFA announced 31 new community-based education grantees as the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund reached $60 million in commitments.
SIGEP Asia and Restaurant Asia open in Singapore with AI push and global competitions
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SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 opened July 17 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, uniting the region’s foodservice, hospitality and HoReCa sectors for three days of competitions, technology showcases and business networking….
LNG market seen reaching $282.1B by 2035
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The global liquefied natural gas market is projected to grow from $165.5 billion in 2026 to $282.1 billion by 2035, driven by energy-security concerns, policy support and rising demand in Asia-Pacific.
Five Chinese energy storage manufacturers highlighted for 2026
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A July 2026 industry roundup profiles five Chinese energy storage system manufacturers that are serving global clean energy markets with solar storage, batteries, inverters, and containerized systems.
Manzil launches Shariah-compliant trading platform for U.S. and global investors
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Manzil Invest USA has launched a mobile trading platform that lets Muslim investors buy U.S. equities and ETFs while screening portfolios for Shariah compliance.
AmiViz partners with Cyberhaven to expand AI data security across the Middle East
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AmiViz has formed a strategic partnership with Cyberhaven to distribute its Unified AI & Data Security Platform across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Gausium Tops IDC’s Commercial Cleaning Robot Rankings Worldwide
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Gausium has been ranked the world’s No. 1 commercial cleaning robot supplier by shipments and revenue in IDC’s 2025 tracker, with first-place positions across core segments and major regions.
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.
Artane Partners launches free newsletter on Gulf capital flows
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Artane Partners has launched The Gulf Capital Brief, a free newsletter aimed at tracking how Gulf sovereign wealth funds, family offices and institutional allocators are investing in Western markets.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa adds its first Michelin-starred dining events
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa will host two Michelin-starred Masters of Food & Wine dinners on July 17 and July 20, 2026, with IDAM by Alain Ducasse Executive Chef Fabrice Rosso in the Maldives.
LeapHope expands online therapy to 16 countries
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LeapHope said July 7, 2026, that it is broadening online marriage counselling, child therapy and mental health services across 16 countries, with verified psychologists and transparent pricing.
Kangaroo-skin cleats disappear from the 2026 World Cup
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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, kangaroo-skin soccer cleats have effectively vanished from the field after a six-year campaign by animal-welfare groups pushed the world’s biggest athletic brands to stop using kangaroo parts.
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