Author: Editorial Team
Massive Media has established itself as one of the top press release agencies in Dubai, helping startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and organizations across the UAE and the wider MENA region strengthen their visibility, communicate their achievements, and connect with relevant media audiences. Founded with a focus on making professional public relations more accessible to growing businesses, Massive Media has developed a comprehensive approach to press release distribution that combines strategic content development, media targeting, English-Arabic translation, distribution, and media coverage reporting. Its approach has enabled the agency to support businesses across a wide range of sectors, including technology, finance,…
Farasan Islands Protected Area in Jazan has cemented its position as a global model for nature conservation, as reported by the National Center for Wildlife, by achieving three major international milestones: designation under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme in 2021, addition to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2025, and inclusion on the IUCN Green List in 2026 for exemplary environmental governance and biodiversity protection. As one of Saudi Arabia’s premier marine protected areas, the Farasan Islands embody the Kingdom’s ongoing conservation achievements in safeguarding biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem sustainability, and balancing natural resource protection with…
Ramki Jayaraman, Managing Partner at Synarchy Consulting, outlines the importance of sovereign cloud, its dependencies and more in this exclusive op-ed. For most of the past two decades, MENA built its digital economy by importing capability. Global cloud providers supplied the infrastructure, international software houses supplied the platforms, and enterprises across the region became sophisticated buyers and integrators of technology developed elsewhere. That model served the region well, accelerating digitisation and allowing organisations to leapfrog legacy infrastructure. But the next phase will be shaped by a different question. Technology leaders across MENA are no longer asking only which technologies they…
WASHINGTON — The United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, prompting Canada to announce immediate retaliatory measures after last-minute negotiations failed to resolve a deepening trade dispute between the longtime allies. President Donald Trump’s tariffs affect roughly 5% of Canada’s annual exports to the United States and cover products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. “Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement. The retaliatory move escalates the trade conflict between two of the world’s closest…
The Ministry of Commerce conducted 2,259 inspection tours of school supply outlets, including bookstores and stationery stores, across the Kingdom as part of preparations for the start of the new academic year. The tours aimed to verify the availability of school products and supplies and their various alternatives, monitor price stability, ensure that products carry price tags or display electronic pricing, monitor commercial discounts, and verify outlets’ compliance with Ministry of Commerce regulations. Source: Riyadh Daily
Apple recently took steps to end its long-running battle with the European Commission over app distribution by overhauling developer terms across the European Union. Under these new terms the company will charge a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital sales from outside its store. The company announced on the 18th of August 2026 that it will eliminate its controversial per-install Core Technology Fee, which drew heavy criticism from competition regulators for hindering alternative marketplaces. In its place, Apple is introducing the new 5% Core Technology Commission applied strictly to digital transactions in apps distributed via third-party stores or web downloads.…
The central kitchen of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 24,500 hot meals on Wednesday to the most vulnerable groups in the central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 24,500 people, as part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The assistance is an extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts, carried out by KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and support affected families amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
Fernando Pernigo, Regional Vice President, Solera and Salman Al-Suhaibani, Chief Business & Operations Officer, NAJM. The strategic partnership will support faster claims processing, greater standardisation and improved customer experiences across the Kingdom’s motor insurance ecosystem Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the Middle East. Motor insurance remains one of the Middle East’s largest insurance segments, driven by rising vehicle ownership and mandatory insurance adoption. According to Research &…
Al-Badayea Dates Market in Qassim Region is experiencing strong commercial momentum, driven by high consumer turnout, diverse date supplies, and active participation from local farmers, marketers, and young entrepreneurs. Organized under the seasonal market framework overseen by the National Center for Palms and Dates, in cooperation with relevant authorities, the market aims to improve marketing efficiency, raise service standards, and expand the market reach of premium local produce. Featuring dedicated auction yards and retail zones, the market showcases a wide selection of dates, led by the signature Sukkari variety, offering consumers diverse options in quality, grading, and packaging at competitive…
Vehere, a global AI cyber defence company specialising in AI-powered Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Full Packet Capture (PCAP), recently announced Avientek FZCO as its official distributor for the Middle East region. Through this partnership, Avientek will distribute Vehere’s NDR and PCAP solutions across its regional reseller ecosystem, helping enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure organisations strengthen cyber resilience. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the growing use of AI by bad actors, UAE authorities have reported a steep increase in cyber-attacks targeting organisations across the region. Around 70% of attacks targeting government platforms, critical infrastructure and enterprise networks are linked…