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Turkey housing market leans on local demand as foreign buying falls
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Passportivity says Türkiye’s housing market is entering 2026 with stronger domestic demand, higher borrowing costs and weaker foreign purchases shaping returns.
Labarna AI founder lands Bizpreneur Middle East cover feature
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Steven Foster, founder and CEO of Dubai-based Labarna AI, is the cover feature in Bizpreneur Middle East’s August 2026 issue.
Ford names SAT as its Iraq distributor partner
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Ford Middle East and North Africa has appointed Shimal Al Jazeera Auto-Trading and Commercial Agencies as its distributor partner in Iraq, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The move is meant to expand sales, parts and aftersales support while keeping…
flynas takes 10% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia in exclusive handling deal
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flynas and Swissport have signed a five-year exclusive ground handling partnership in Saudi Arabia, alongside flynas buying a 10% equity stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia with an option to raise that to 20%. The deal deepens the two companies’ ties…
Chinese control valve makers draw attention in 2026 sourcing reviews
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Industrial buyers reviewing replacement and process control projects are looking closely at five Chinese control valve manufacturers in 2026, led by Wuzhong Instrument Co., Ltd. The key issue is not just product breadth, but whether valves match…
JETOUR launches factory-customized G700 TOPFIRE in Saudi Arabia
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JETOUR has introduced the G700 TOPFIRE in Saudi Arabia, marking the SUV’s Middle East debut and expanding the automaker’s factory-customized off-road lineup.
Beyon ranks third among Middle East tech workplaces for 2026
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Beyon was ranked third on Great Place to Work Middle East’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Technology list, adding to six straight years of Great Place to Work Certification.
Fazle Chowdhury book reexamines Lawrence of Arabia’s political legacy
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Fazle Chowdhury’s new book argues that the more important story of T.E. Lawrence begins after the Arab Revolt’s battlefield victories.
aixplain and Syriatel mark first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria
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aixplain and Syriatel Telecom ratified a memorandum at LEAP in Riyadh to celebrate what they called the first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria.
YRC outlines fashion retail hiring strategy for Middle East brands
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Your Retail Coach says fashion retailers in the Middle East need a more deliberate hiring strategy to improve customer experience, brand fit and digital execution.
The Retreat Turks & Caicos names Layvern Daniel hotel manager
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The Retreat Turks & Caicos has appointed Layvern Daniel as hotel manager ahead of the boutique hotel’s planned October 2026 opening in Grace Bay, Providenciales.
LITAFOOD pitches freeze-dried candy sourcing play for ISM Middle East 2026
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LITAFOOD is using the run-up to ISM Middle East 2026 in Dubai to position itself as a freeze-dried candy manufacturing partner for global buyers.
CPAP Store Dubai adds Tabby BNPL at checkout across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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CPAP Store Dubai has partnered with Tabby to give eligible customers a Buy Now, Pay Later option for CPAP, BiPAP, respiratory care and sleep wellness purchases.
Early AI adopters in Türkiye’s manufacturing sector report double-digit efficiency gains
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AI is starting to move from pilots to production across Türkiye’s $608 billion manufacturing sector, with early adopters reporting double-digit gains in output, productivity, downtime and energy use. Industry speakers at GITEX Ai Türkiye say the…
Innovation City and IOPn launch Middle East’s first sovereign AI data center
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Innovation City and IOPn’s Siada have launched a live sovereign AI data center in Ras Al Khaimah, giving businesses access to NVIDIA B200 GPUs inside UAE jurisdiction.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Top 15 Aluminum Door and Window Manufacturers in 2026
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China-based exporters dominate the 2026 aluminum door and window market, with DERCHI ranked first in a guide that weighs scale, certifications, thermal-break systems, customization, and export support.
Israel launches NIS 1 billion fast-track funding for startups hit by shekel gains
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The Israel Innovation Authority has opened a NIS 1 billion fast-track program to help startups and early-stage growth companies that have lost runway as the shekel strengthened against the dollar.
Top 15 aluminum door and window makers named in 2026 global guide
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A 2026 comparison guide ranks 15 aluminum door and window manufacturers, led by China’s DERCHI, using factory scale, certifications, customization and export reach.
Avodahtec expands pipeline asset management training from Europe to Asia and MENA
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Avodahtec is taking its pipeline asset management course to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 24, 2026, after a European delivery in Berlin, and is opening customized training conversations with organizations across the Middle East and North Africa.
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