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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.
Shufti helps AZ eWallet speed customer onboarding in Kuwait
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Shufti says it has partnered with Kuwait fintech AZ eWallet to automate identity checks, cut manual reviews and strengthen fraud prevention as the digital wallet scales.
SLB leads a fragmented oilfield chemicals market
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The Business Research Company says the global oilfield chemicals market remains moderately fragmented, with SLB and Halliburton tied for the top spot at 4% share in 2024. The report highlights acquisitions, digital integration and…
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.
iQIBLA tops 4 million Smart Zikr Rings shipped
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iQIBLA said it has shipped more than 4 million Smart Zikr Rings worldwide, a milestone that underscores growing demand for faith-focused wearables.
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.
OriginChain taps bluarrows as GCC partner for AI database push
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OriginChain has named Dubai-based bluarrows as its strategic GCC channel partner to expand adoption of OriginChainDB across the Middle East. The deal aims to help enterprises in six Gulf markets adopt AI-ready data infrastructure for analytics and…
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.
LEORON names Lule Bunjaku Karapinar CEO for GCC markets and executive education
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LEORON Institute has promoted founding member Lule Bunjaku Karapinar to CEO, GCC Markets and Executive Education, formalizing her role in leading the company’s regional growth.
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.
Artane Partners Says Western Operators Are Rebuilding Capital Plans Around Gulf Family Offices
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Artane Partners says mid-market companies in Europe, the UK and North America are now planning for Gulf family offices at the start of growth raises, not as a backup option.
DXD Capital opens 928-unit self-storage facility in Sarasota
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DXD Capital has opened a new Class-A self-storage property at 2480 17th Street in Sarasota, Florida, adding 928 climate-controlled units in a market the firm says has long been undersupplied.
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.
V expands free TV channels across 10 MENA markets with Screenomic
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V launched its TV Channels service across 10 Middle East and North Africa markets, adding more than 30 free premium streaming channels to the VIDAA platform.
Artane Partners deepens Gulf investor network for Western operators
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Dublin-based Artane Partners is expanding its reach across the Gulf Cooperation Council to connect Western companies and fund managers with sovereign, family-office and institutional capital.
Stacie McClam urges schools to rethink education for the future
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Former educator and filmmaker Stacie McClam is using the summer planning season to push schools and communities to ask whether education is preparing students for a rapidly changing world.
Dragonpass data shows GCC travelers moved Eid Al Adha trips earlier
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Dragonpass says travel across the GCC jumped before Eid Al Adha 2026, then cooled during and after the holiday week, signaling a shift in how travelers are timing peak-period trips.
R3 Life Wellness Center partners with MiDO4 to target luxury medical tourists in Bangkok
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R3 Life Wellness Center has teamed with MiDO4 Medical Services to package regenerative medicine, preventive care and concierge support for international patients in Bangkok.
beIN extends exclusive Wimbledon rights in MENA through 2030
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beIN MEDIA GROUP has renewed its exclusive Wimbledon broadcast deal with the All England Lawn Tennis Club, keeping The Championships on beIN SPORTS across 24 Middle East and North Africa territories through 2030. The agreement also preserves…
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.
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