DHL Express, a global leader in international logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with Octopios, a rising B2B e-commerce platform, aimed at transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region access international markets. Signed by Jawad Ouaziz, Vice President Commercial at DHL Express UAE, and Hassan Emam,

Huspy (www.huspy.com), the proptech company reshaping home buying experiences from the Middle East to Europe, today announced the close of a $59 million Series B funding round, led by returning investor, Balderton Capital, one of Europe’s leading venture firms. The round also saw participation for a third time from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India

ILTM Africa today announced a major expansion for its 2026 event, becoming the first luxury travel marketplace on the continent to serve both inbound and dedicated outbound opportunities focused on the Middle East. The move responds to rapid growth in Africa’s outbound luxury travel spending, which industry data shows is reaching US$1.6 bn by 2026.

Dubai-based Founder Rayan Fakih Partners with Industry Giants to Automate Urban Logistics Rayan Fakih didn’t set out to simply “modernize” logistics — he saw a bigger problem hiding in plain sight: dense cities, rising order volumes, and outdated fulfillment systems that haven’t evolved fast enough. His company, trakc, is tackling that head-on by fusing robotics

The growth of integrated resorts in the Middle East and Asia Pacific (APAC) is redefining the hospitality industry by blending luxury, entertainment, and culture into immersive destination experiences, as reported by experts at Arabian Travel Market. The highly anticipated opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah in 2027 marks a significant milestone

The Middle East is fast becoming one of the most influential players in global sports, according to global management consultancy Kearney’s latest report, From passion to profit: unlocking value in sports. With the region experiencing a rapid and sustained growth rate across key segments, it is emerging as a major force in the global sports industry, driving innovation

Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has solidified its dominance in the region by becoming the most downloaded mobile app in online travel year to date (January to May 2025), according to the latest data from SensorTower (formerly data.ai). The company previously