MEA Markets

06/01/2026

📢 Voting is now OPEN for the UAE Business Awards 2026!

We are excited to announce that the UAE Business Awards 2026 are now open for voting! This award celebrates the companies and entrepreneurs driving innovation, excellence, and growth across the UAE’s dynamic economy, from startups to industry leaders.

Why vote?
By casting your vote, you help:
✅ Recognise standout businesses making a real impact
✅ Support innovation and best practice across the UAE
✅ Shine a spotlight on organisations shaping the country’s future

Have your say and support UAE business excellence by voting today! 👉 https://zurl.co/hFDWI

⚠️ Please Note:
Our judging process is merit-based and not influenced by vote numbers. To maintain the integrity of the awards, we accept only one vote per company. If you've already voted, additional submissions from the same company will not be counted.

23/12/2025

🎉 The MEA Business Awards 2025 winners are live. From standout SMEs to sector leaders, explore who impressed our judges this year and what set them apart.

Discover the 2025 winners 👉 https://aigm.to/aCG5LZ

Read the 2025 winners supplement 👉 https://aigm.to/u9KnjT

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22/12/2025

Bupa Arabia has wrapped up the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea destination, bringing together corporate teams from across Saudi Arabia for a three day sports and wellness experience.

Find out more 👉 https://aigm.to/HolR8G

Bupa Arabia has concluded the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea destination, bringing together corporate champions from across Saudi Arabia for a three day sports and wellness experience that promotes active lifestyles and supports Saudi Vision 2030.

17/12/2025

AI is becoming central to cyber defence – but expertise hasn’t caught up.

Fortinet’s report reveals that:

- 97% of organisations are using or planning to use AI-enabled security tools

- 80% say AI is already helping their IT and security teams

- Yet 48% cite a lack of staff with sufficient AI skills as the biggest challenge to successful implementation

In Saudi Arabia, enterprises in government, oil & gas and banking are early adopters of AI security, but access to AI-specialised cyber talent remains limited – driving initiatives like the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program.

Read more 👉 https://zurl.co/Tr3eM

Fortinet’s 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals that 86% of organisations experienced breaches in 2024, with AI adoption surging but AI expertise lagging. In Saudi Arabia, rapid Vision 2030 digital transformation is amplifying demand for cyber talent, making local upskilling and cer...

04/12/2025

RAKEZ has wrapped up a multi-city India roadshow across Pune, Chennai, Bangalore & New Delhi, engaging 200+ Indian companies and strengthening CEPA-led ties. Read more on our website 👉

RAKEZ Wraps Up India Roadshow with Strategic FICCI MoU and UAE–India Start-up Series Finale

21/11/2025

RAKEZ has partnered with Emerge to accelerate clean energy in Ras Al Khaimah—bringing distributed solar to C&I tenants and supporting Net Zero goals. Read more on our website 👉 https://zurl.co/AVmHG