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Saudi Arabia’s decision to fully open its main equity market to all foreign investors represents a structural inflection point in the Kingdom’s capital markets. By abolishing the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework effective February 1, 2026, the Capital Market Authority is removing a long-standing gatekeeping mechanism that limited direct participation to large, institutionally vetted investors. […] The post Saudi Arabia Opens Stock Market to All Foreign Investors By Joshua Mahony, Chief Markets Analyst, Scope Markets appeared first on Web-Release.

Gulf Business Machines (Oman), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Fadi Dernaika as its General Manager in Oman. The appointment reflects GBM Oman’s continued commitment to supporting Omani organizations in achieving their strategic goals, fostering innovation and enhancing operational efficiencies. In his new role, Fadi will lead the company’s overall strategy […] The post GBM Oman Appoints Fadi Dernaika to Lead Next Phase of Digital Growth appeared first on Web-Release.

Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said that the strong price performance recorded by Dubai’s real estate market in 2025 reflects the emirate’s transition into a more mature and sustainable phase, driven by real and balanced demand across all property asset classes. AlBlooshi explained that data from ValuStrat indicates annual capital value growth […] The post Average Freehold Villa Values in Dubai Rose 206% Above Post Pandemic Levels Surpassing the 2014 Market Peak by 86% appeared first on Web-Release.

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, and VAS Integrated Solutions, a value-added distributor (VAD) of leading brands, providing integrated IT solutions to the various market verticals, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation and future channel-led expansion opportunities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […] The post Group-IB and VAS Integrated Solutions Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity Cooperation in the Kingdom appeared first on Web-Release.

Price indicators for Dubai’s real estate sector in 2025 reveal a distinct shift in the market’s trajectory. This phase cannot be described as conventional growth alone, but rather as a more mature cycle shaped by clear structural drivers including real demand, a diversified investor base and the evolution of property into a core asset within […] The post Dubai’s Property Market Enters a More Mature Growth Phase Driven by Sound Demand appeared first on Web-Release.

HIMA Group has appointed Dr. Jean-François Trottier as the Vice President for the Middle East region, effective on December 1, 2025. The appointment highlights the Group’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the Middle East region, which plays a key role in its sustainable, long-term development, as well as expanding its footprint beyond regional […] The post HIMA appoints new Vice President for Middle East region appeared first on Web-Release.

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island’s design-led, ultra-all-inclusive lifestyle resort, introduces its first festive calendar for the 2025 season. This season’s programme is a curated blend of bold dining experiences, music-infused evenings and vibrant family moments, all set against the striking backdrop of Al Marjan Island’s shores. CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER When: 24th December, from 6:00pm […] The post SO/ RAS AL KHAIMAH UNVEILS ITS FIRST FESTIVE CALENDAR ON AL MARJAN ISLAND appeared first on Web-Release.

As the Middle East’s gift card and incentive market accelerates toward USD 38 billion by 2030, businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia are transforming how they reward employees and customers. According to new data from Mordor Intelligence, the gift card and incentive card market in the GCC is valued at USD 24.9 billion in […] The post Middle East Gift Cards & Incentives Market Set to Reach USD 38B by 2030, as YOUGotaGift Launches @Work to Power SME-Driven Growth appeared first on Web-Release.

Netcracker Technology announced today that it has completed the largest cloud deployment in Thailand and the wider Asia-Pacific region for long-term customer Advanced Info Service (AIS), the leading operator in Thailand. AIS has transitioned to an upgraded and future-proof deployment of Netcracker Cloud-Native Revenue Management, part of Netcracker Digital BSS, which represents a significant step in the operator’s […] The post Netcracker Completes Major Revenue Management Upgrade and Large-Scale Cloud Deployment for AIS appeared first on Web-Release.

Gold Apple is bringing its most popular digital game to the Middle Eastern market. Beauty Elf, created in the spirit of classic virtual-pet mechanics, is now available on the retailer’s website and mobile app in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This is the first example of deep gamification introduced by a major beauty retailer […] The post Gold Apple Launches Its Own Online Game “Beauty Elf” in the Middle East appeared first on Web-Release.