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Why Asia and the Middle East Are Giving Rise to a New Kind of Communications Powerhouse

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There is no shortage of noise in today’s media landscape. Brands speak constantly, founders post daily, companies chase visibility with relentless urgency. And yet, very few are truly heard.Across Asia and the Middle East, a new generation of leaders is emerging. They are building global businesses, shaping culture, and moving capital and ideas at unprecedented […]

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JOOL JEWELRY: HOW Founder Layal Rkain Is Defining a New Modern Heirloom House

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Layal Rkain is a first-generation jeweler building a luxury brand defined not by lineage, but by intention. Founded as a modern heirloom house, JOOL Jewelry was created from Rkain’s belief in the Middle East’s enduring relationship with precious objects. In the region, jewelry is not simply worn. It is preserved, gifted, and carried forward. Rkain

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Alice Veglio: From Personal Adversity to Building a Cross-Continental Wellness Brand

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When Alice Veglio faced a spinal condition and heart problems as a teenager, the prognosis threatened not just her athletic future but her sense of direction. Instead of stepping back, she turned recovery into a framework for purposeful action, a mindset that would later define her entrepreneurial path. .In 2018, Veglio founded Bright & Fit,

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BitHash Launches UAE’s First Locally Developed Bitcoin Mining Pool with Mobile App

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Abdulaziz Osman, Founder and CEO of BitHash BitHash has officially launched its mobile application alongside the UAE’s first locally developed Bitcoin Mining Pool, setting a new benchmark for crypto innovation in the region. Available now on Android (iOS coming soon), the BitHash App provides a complete, one-stop Bitcoin mining solution. Users can purchase BTC hashrate

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OmniOps Secures Strategic Backing to Launch Bunyan Saudi Arabia’s First Sovereign AI Inference Platform

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OmniOps, Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure leader, has officially launched Bunyan (بنيان) the Kingdom’s first sovereign inference-as-a-service platform following a strategic endorsement by H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology. With significant institutional support and strategic investment, Bunyan is designed to power AI-driven applications across text, vision, and speech, while preserving data sovereignty

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Abdulaziz Osman: Redefining Blockchain Utility Through Vision, Integrity, and Innovation

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As the Middle East positions itself at the forefront of digital transformation, Abdulaziz Osman, Founder and CEO of BitHash, stands out as a pioneering force in the blockchain ecosystem. His journey—from a self-taught technophile to the helm of one of the region’s most respected crypto mining and blockchain infrastructure companies—is marked by foresight, discipline, and

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Flex League Secures Seed Funding to Transform Padel and Tennis in Saudi Arabia

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Flex League, a Saudi-based sportstech startup revolutionizing racquet sports, has raised a six-figure USD seed round led by The Professional Tennis Academy and PAD-L Group. Founded by Ibrahim Akeel, Faisal Sindi, and Mazen Madani, the platform enables players to join flexible competitions, book courts, and track performance all through one seamless digital experience. With nearly

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World’s First Armani-Branded Villas Launch in Ras Al Khaimah on Raha Island

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RAK Properties, in collaboration with Giorgio Armani and the SIE Group, has unveiled the world’s first Armani-branded villas on Raha Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The project, named Armani Beach Residences Ras Al Khaimah, will feature ultra-luxury villas and apartments designed personally by Giorgio Armani and his architectural team. Set against the stunning backdrop of

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Tecom Group Posts 22% Profit Surge, Announces Dh400 Million Interim Dividend

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Tecom Group has reported a robust 22% year-on-year profit growth for H1-2025, reaching Dh737 million, backed by strong performance across its portfolio of business hubs. Revenue also climbed over 20% to Dh1.4 billion, driven by 95% average occupancy across its properties and 99% occupancy in its land lease portfolio. In line with this performance, the

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BEYOND Unveils PASSO, a Landmark Waterfront Development on Palm Jumeirah

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BEYOND Developments, the luxury real estate brand by OMNIYAT Group, has announced PASSO a  bold, sculptural waterfront project located on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah. This marks BEYOND’s first venture outside Dubai Maritime City and signals a strategic leap in its vision to shape human-centric, experience-driven spaces. Launched in style with an immersive 4,000-drone

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