As governments and organisations across the Middle East accelerate investment in artificial intelligence, a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) warns that trust, governance and workforce capability must keep pace if organisations are to realise the technology’s full potential. The report, Enabling finance insight: Bridging skills and data gaps for AI-enabled finance, finds finance

The Zayed Charity Run successfully concluded its second edition in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, bringing together more than 2000 runners from Rio de Janeiro, alongside 50 runners from the UAE at Flamengo Beach in a vibrant celebration of sport, community and humanitarian giving. Professional athletes, amateur runners, families and participants from diverse backgrounds took part

GQ Middle East unveils its September  Issue with Jaafar Jackson on the cover, marking an exclusive conversation with one of the year’s most compelling rising stars following his acclaimed performance as his uncle,Michael Jackson, in the blockbuster biopic Michael. In the cover story, Jackson opens up to GQ Middle East about growing up within one

Culture Circle, Asia’s No. 1 high-end luxury marketplace, has reported strong early traction in the UAE following its Dubai launch in May 2026, reinforcing its position as a rapidly scaling global luxury commerce platform. The company’s early performance highlights growing consumer demand for authenticated luxury, transparent pricing, and seamless digital-first shopping experiences in the region,

Mazad, Bahrain’s leading digital auction and marketplace platform and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a new curated collection bringing various luxury names to the auction platform. This launch marks a deliberate step in expanding Mazad’s offering into a tightly curated selection of timepieces, fashion icons, jewelry pieces, marine craft, and luxury

Every year, LEAP brings together thousands of technology companies from around the world, all competing for the attention of customers, investors, partners and the media. In 2025, LEAP  hosted 200,000+ attendees, including enterprise leaders, founders, engineers, investors, government officials and international delegations. While these participating businesses invest heavily in securing a stand or speaking slot,  it

The Gulf’s rapid digital transformation is changing from what consumers buy to what they expect in the technology they bring into their homes. With internet penetration reaching 99% in Saudi Arabia and consumers increasingly relying on digital services, streaming platforms and connected devices, the region has become one of the world’s most digitally engaged markets.