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Saudi Arabia puts regulatory reform at the center of life sciences investment
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Oxford Business Group and Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority have released the first article in an eight-part series on how regulatory reform could shape food, drug and health care investment in the Kingdom.
Green Zen pushes UAE-made mulch as Dubai seeks greener gardens with less water
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Dubai-based Green Zen is promoting a coconut coir mulch made in the UAE as a way to help gardens hold moisture, reduce evaporation and support healthier plants in extreme heat.
CXTEC and TDW UAE launch Dubai ITAD hub
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CXTEC has partnered with TDW UAE to open a secure technology processing operation in Dubai, expanding IT asset disposition, refurbishment and repair services across the Middle East. The move also creates a resale hub for recovered enterprise…
CyberX opens Doha office after joining Qatar Science & Technology Park
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CyberX, a Portuguese offensive security firm, has joined the Qatar Science & Technology Park incubation program and opened a Doha office in July 2026. The move gives the company a third base as it expands across the Gulf and deepens work on…
FGREALTY adds smarter search tools to Qatar property app
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FGREALTY released a redesigned mobile app on July 8, 2026, adding interactive maps, improved filters, richer listing details and private viewing bookings for buyers, tenants and investors in Qatar.
Mira Developments launches first multi-branded beachfront community in Oman
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Mira Developments has launched Mira Ocean Estates in Salalah, positioning it as Oman’s first multi-branded beachfront master-planned community.
Advintek unit wins Oman tax authority approval for Fawtara e-invoicing
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Advintek Global said its subsidiary Al Faisal Business and Services LLC has been named an Approved Authorized Service Provider by Oman’s Tax Authority, positioning the company to help businesses prepare for Fawtara Phase 1 in April 2027. The…
Tawakkol Karman blocked from briefing UN on Yemen
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Nobel Peace laureate Tawakkol Karman was prevented on Aug. 13 from briefing the UN Security Council on Yemen after member-state objections, prompting Denmark and Nobel Women’s Initiative to condemn the exclusion.
Oman's Social Protection Fund earns first GIPS verification for asset owners
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The Social Protection Fund of Oman has completed its first independent verification under the GIPS Standards for Asset Owners, a milestone that puts the sovereign-linked investor among global institutions using the benchmark for performance…
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s coast
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Greenpeace MENA says the spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has now reached Oman’s shoreline, raising pressure on authorities to stabilize the vessel and offload its cargo.
Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
Oil spill reaches Omani coast as Greenpeace urges faster tanker stabilization
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Oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coast, heightening the environmental risk and complicating the response.
Petrosil brings AMEA Oman 2026 to Muscat on Nov. 23
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Petrosil will stage the 7th AMEA Bitumen, Base Oil and Logistics Convention & Exhibition in Muscat on 23 November 2026, marking the event’s first edition in Oman. The one-day gathering is designed to connect buyers, suppliers and logistics players…
Packfine targets Saudi juice brands with slim aluminum cans
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Packfine says its slim aluminum can packaging is designed to help Saudi juice brands balance premium shelf appeal with durability, sustainability and supply-chain flexibility.
Amar Al Mualla calls youth the engine of the UAE's future
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On International Youth Day, Sheikh Dr. Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla argues that youth empowerment, leadership development and investment in knowledge are essential to the UAE’s long-term competitiveness.
KBLT chairman says Saudi luxury travelers value discretion over display
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Ahead of the 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress in Saudi Arabia, KBLT Advisory Board Chairman Sulaiman Al Romi laid out what global brands need to win over high-value Saudi travelers.
almatar to showcase Saudi-built travel tech at WTM Spotlight Riyadh
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almatar will make its first appearance at WTM Spotlight Riyadh on Sept. 8-10, 2026, using the event to showcase Saudi-built booking and traveler-flexibility products.
Al Rawabi leads UAE's most chosen FMCG brands in Worldpanel ranking
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Al Rawabi kept the top spot in Worldpanel by Numerator’s Brand Footprint 2026 ranking of the UAE’s most chosen FMCG brands.
European falcon farms boost participation at Saudi auction
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European breeding farms are expanding their presence at Saudi Arabia’s International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, as investors see it as a growing marketplace for farm-bred falcons.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
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