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TransWorld maps 2026 shipping options from China to the Middle East
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TransWorld has published a 2026 guide for shippers moving cargo from China to the Middle East, laying out transit-time benchmarks, cost ranges, customs steps and seasonal risks across sea, air and express options.
Gas Godz and Cone Smashers win 2026 National Gas Rodeo titles
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Gas Godz of Pacific Gas and Electric and Cone Smashers of Fabick Cat won the top overall championships at the 2026 National Gas Rodeo & Expo in Florence, Kentucky.
New City Projects targets diaspora and overseas buyers as Armenia market matures
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New City Projects is expanding its sales push across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East as it tries to connect Armenia’s diaspora and other international buyers with residential projects in Yerevan and beyond.
Zerzura Experiences wins Middle East adventure tour operator award again
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Zerzura Experiences was named Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator at the 2026 World Travel Awards, marking a second straight win for the Mleiha, Sharjah-based desert operator.
Jetour partners with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East on Dubai event
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JETOUR Auto teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East for a Dubai industry event that brought together about 200 travel leaders, tourism officials and creators to discuss the future of travel.
JETOUR partners with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East on Travel+ push
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JETOUR Motors teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller Middle East in Dubai on Sept. 20, 2026, for an industry exchange focused on the future of travel.
Middle East construction sites demand certified heavy-duty extension leads
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Construction projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC face heat, dust and heavy electrical loads that can make temporary power gear a safety risk.
Saudi central bank expands digital payments plans at Money20/20 Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s central bank used the final day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to announce Alipay+ acceptance and plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone, while also spotlighting new fintech investments and competition winners.
Money20/20 Middle East closes with Saudi payments push and new fintech deals
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Money20/20 Middle East ended in Riyadh with new Saudi central bank payments announcements, fresh fintech investment deals and winners from the MoneySurge startup competition.
BIXOLON to Show Printing Solutions at Seamless Middle East 2026
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BIXOLON will exhibit mobile, POS, kiosk and desktop label printers at Seamless Middle East 2026 in Dubai from Sept. 22-24. The showcase is aimed at intralogistics and process management buyers looking for printing tools for retail, ticketing and…
Saudi and Qatar central banks expand card use as Money20/20 Middle East spotlights investment momentum
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Saudi and Qatar central banks signed an agreement on day two of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to let Mada and Hamiyan cardholders use their national cards in both countries.
SpinifexIT names Brendon Andrews-Warmuth managing director for EMEA and UKI
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SpinifexIT has appointed longtime executive Brendon Andrews-Warmuth to lead its business across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom and Ireland from Frankfurt.
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
Baby’s Brew adds distributors in Canada, the U.K. and Middle East
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Baby’s Brew said Sept. 15 it has expanded into Canada, the United Kingdom and the Middle East through new distribution partnerships, as it showcases its feeding products at Kind + Jugend 2026 in Cologne.
Serum-free cell culture market seen reaching $7.76B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the serum-free cell culture market will grow from $4.11 billion in 2025 to $4.66 billion in 2026, then reach $7.76 billion by 2030. The report points to rising cell and gene therapy demand, biopharmaceutical…
Money20/20 Middle East sets 2026 Riyadh agenda with fintech and policy leaders
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Money20/20 Middle East will return to Riyadh from Sept. 14-16, 2026, with more than 38,000 attendees expected and senior leaders from Tabby, Deutsche Bank, BlackRock, State Street, BNY, Visa and Lean Technologies on the agenda.
Ruby Chen welcomes Senate resolution honoring Americans killed on Oct. 7
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Ruby Chen, father of Itay Chen, backed a Senate resolution from Sens. Rick Scott and Jacky Rosen honoring Americans killed by Hamas on and after Oct. 7, 2023. Chen said the measure is a start, but he also wants a fuller review of the attack and a…
MEED names 73 national winners in 2026 projects awards
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MEED has named 73 national winners across nine Middle East and North Africa markets in the MEED Projects Awards 2026, advancing them to the regional finals in Dubai.
Paywint to showcase payment tools at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Paywint will exhibit at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh from Sept. 14-16, where the business payments company plans live demos and partnership meetings.
HR Tech MENA 2026 pushes AI in HR from idea to execution
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The 12th Annual HR Tech MENA Summit in Dubai drew 400 HR and tech leaders from across the GCC for two days focused on AI adoption, human judgment and measurable execution.
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