Data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) on the occasion of GCC Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, indicate that the total number of young people aged 15–34 in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2% of the GCC states’ total population. Of this total, 15.1 million were

His Excellency Omar Matar Al Mannaei, CEO and CMO of Emirates Auction, has been named among the “Middle East’s Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers 2026” by Forbes Middle East. The prestigious recognition comes in honor of his leadership in driving the company’s digital transformation and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI)

Philip Morris International’s (PMI) (NYSE: PM) IQOS, the #1 tobacco heating system, has been listed for the first time as one of the top 100 most valuable brands in the world in Kantar’s BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands. This ranking solidifies IQOS’s global momentum and its emergence as a relevant and iconic brand for

She Rises, a new collaborative anthology featuring 17 women from the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Australia, and India, is now available globally in print and digital formats through Amazon, selected bookstores across the UAE, and the MENA Speakers online store. The book brings together personal stories of resilience, leadership, reinvention, and growth from women across diverse

Egypt has recovered four rare antiquities from the United States, spanning various historical periods of ancient Egyptian civilisation. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the repatriation is part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to recover illegally smuggled antiquities to protect its cultural heritage and preserve its national identity. The statement explained that among the

More than one in three accountants in the Middle East say their role is helping their organisation address environmental and climate issues, while 38% say they are helping employers tackle broader social impact challenges. This trend is expected to accelerate, with 74% saying they want future finance roles that make a difference to social impact.

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is becoming the next major shift in digital marketing because the way people search for information is rapidly changing. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “Instead of relying only on traditional search engines, users are increasingly turning to AI-powered assistants and generative platforms for direct answers, recommendations, and summaries.