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Gulf Medical University Wins Third Edition of LabQ Inter-University Quiz
Final-year laboratory science students competed at LabQ, held at WHX Labs, with Gulf Medical University taking top honors. The event showcased pathology and lab medicine talent while connecting students with industry leaders in the UAE’s largest healthcare gathering.
iHerb Opens Fulfillment Center in Riyadh to Boost MENA Operations
iHerb has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, enhancing delivery speed, local inventory, and service across the Middle East and North Africa. The 40,000 sqm, climate-controlled facility strengthens the company’s regional e-commerce and logistics capabilities.
Zand and Ripple Expand UAE Stablecoin Partnership
Zand, a UAE digital bank, partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based stablecoin solutions, including AEDZ and RLUSD, enabling on-chain liquidity, tokenization, and regulated digital asset services to support the UAE’s growing digital economy.
Riyadh Air and Mastercard Launch Strategic Partnership to Transform Travel Payments
Riyadh Air and Mastercard are partnering to create a fully digital travel ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, introducing branded credit and prepaid cards, virtual B2B travel payment solutions, and integrated rewards to enhance both consumer and business travel experiences.
Property Finder Highlights Key Residential Property Trends in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Ahead of 2026
Property Finder reveals shifting buyer behaviour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with rising homeownership, growing demand for premium and larger homes, strong apartment activity, and increased confidence driven by long-term residency policies and wealth inflows.
Invest Qatar to Spotlight Startup Ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026
Invest Qatar will showcase the country’s startup ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026 through the Startup Qatar Pavilion, highlighting business setup support, funding access, and partnerships that help global startups scale into the region.