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Qatar Poised as MENA’s Emerging Hub for Gaming and Digital Innovation
Qatar is fast becoming a regional gaming and innovation hub, attracting global brands like Tencent, supporting local studios, and offering infrastructure, funding, and talent programs to drive growth in the MENA gaming ecosystem.
Accor and BinDawood Partner to Develop 3,000+ Hotel Keys Across Saudi Arabia
Accor and BinDawood Investment collaborate to develop over 3,000 hotel keys in Saudi Arabia, including landmark properties in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah, supporting the Kingdom’s tourism growth and Vision 2030 hospitality transformation.
FIVE Holdings Secures $460M Facility to Expand Music-Driven Experiential Hospitality
FIVE Holdings strengthens its global hospitality footprint with a $460M credit facility, blending high-energy electronic music, immersive dining, and luxury experiences across Dubai and Ibiza, driving revenue growth and redefining experiential tourism worldwide.
Born to Disrupt, Nicholas Bingham on Building a Biotech and Data Future for the GCC
In the latest episode of Born to Disrupt, hosts Simon Hardie and Grant Niven sit down with Nicholas Bingham, Founding Partner at Taranis Capital, to explore how biotechnology and data infrastructure are shaping the Gulf’s next chapter of innovation. Having lived and worked across Europe, the US, and Asia since 2001, Bingham has watched the Middle East’s transformation first-hand. What keeps drawing him back, he says, is the region’s ambition, “an air of passion and enthusiasm for success” that he finds unmatched anywhere else.
APAC M2M/IoT Connections to Reach 1.3 Billion by 2030, Driven by 5G
M2M/IoT connections in APAC are set to hit 1.3 billion by 2030, fueled by 5G expansion, smart city initiatives, and industry-specific IoT solutions, creating new revenue opportunities for telecom operators across manufacturing, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.
Qatar Unveils 2025–2026 National Events Calendar
Visit Qatar launches its unified 2025–2026 events calendar, showcasing sports, culture, entertainment, and family activities. The initiative highlights collaboration between government and private sectors, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a year-round global tourism destination.