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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.
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…
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.
Exhibo launches as open art platform for MENA galleries and museums
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Exhibo has launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the first open digital platform built to connect the MENA art world with collectors, press and cultural travellers.
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.
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…
EVA Live expands live entertainment footprint across India and the Middle East
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Deepak Choudhary’s EVA Live is building concerts, festivals and comedy formats across India and the Middle East as the company looks to scale repeatable live entertainment properties.
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.
Napolitan Victory Awards open 2026 entries as program marks 15 years
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The Washington Academy of Political Arts and Sciences has opened entries for the 2026 Napolitan Victory Awards, with more than 100 categories covering political communication, creative advertising, campaigns and activism.
Education foundation condemns Nigeria school attacks
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The Education Above All Foundation is urging urgent protection for schools in Nigeria after another armed attack in Borno state left students and staff missing.
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.
Southwest Gases steps in as Texas helium shortage deepens
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A global helium squeeze triggered by Middle East conflict is cutting supply for Texas businesses, labs, and event operators, with major distributors rationing shipments and raising prices.
Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
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.
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…
World Cup’s climate toll puts adaptation in focus
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico is expected to generate about 9 million tonnes of CO₂, making it the most carbon-intensive tournament in football history.
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.
Global urea market seen reaching $104.3 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research says the global urea market will rise from $82.5 billion in 2026 to $104.3 billion by 2033 as agriculture, industrial uses and diesel exhaust fluid demand expand.
Ammonia market seen reaching $87.7 billion by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the global ammonia market will grow from $53.2 billion in 2023 to $87.7 billion by 2033, driven by fertilizer demand, industrial uses and the shift toward green ammonia.
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.
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