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Ford names SAT as new official distributor in Iraq
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Ford Middle East and Africa has appointed North Al-Jazeera for Cars and Commercial Agencies (SAT) as its new official distributor in Iraq, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The move is meant to expand sales, parts and after-sales support while keeping…
ABS rebrands as Agility Beyond Space for 20th anniversary
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The Dubai-based satellite operator founded in 2006 is retiring the ABS brand and launching as Agility Beyond Space as it marks 20 years in business in 2026. The company is also rolling out Project Horizon, a new strategy focused on delivering…
Visible light communication market seen reaching $130.19 billion by 2035
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The visible light communication market is projected to surge from $7.41 billion in 2026 to $130.19 billion by 2035 as LED-based data transmission gains traction in smart buildings, healthcare, transportation and industrial settings.
PAYAPRESS opens worldwide distributor applications for busbar machines
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PAYAPRESS is accepting distributor applications from every country as the Dubai-based busbar machine maker expands its global sales network.
Greenpeace warns oil spill in Oman has quadrupled in 48 hours
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says satellite analysis shows an oil slick from the grounded tanker Caroline Bzenji has spread rapidly inside Oman’s Hallaniyat Archipelago.
Precious metals market seen reaching $561.9B by 2035
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The global precious metals market is projected to grow from $326.9 billion in 2026 to $561.9 billion by 2035, powered by gold reserve buying, industrial demand, electrification, solar manufacturing and recycling.
Telehandler market seen reaching $15.68B by 2035 as infrastructure, rentals and electrification lift demand
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The global telehandler market is projected to grow from $8.97 billion in 2026 to $15.68 billion by 2035, driven by construction, agriculture, logistics and infrastructure spending.
ATAVUS reports 10GW renewable energy pipeline four months after launch
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London-based ATAVUS says it has built a renewable energy pipeline of more than 10 gigawatts and secured active sovereign infrastructure engagements across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
Genser Energy redeems Oppenheimer stake and closes five-year investment
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Genser Energy said July 30, 2026, that it redeemed the full shareholding held by Oppenheimer Partners, ending the investor’s five-year stake in the West Africa-focused energy company.
Li Auto launches All-New Li L9 in UAE
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Li Auto introduced its flagship All-New Li L9 in Dubai on Sept. 4, marking a key step in the Chinese EV maker’s push into the Gulf market.
Digital identity market seen topping $281 billion by 2035
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The digital identity market is projected to grow from $60.9 billion in 2025 to $281.02 billion by 2035, driven by cybersecurity demands, regulation, biometric authentication and cloud adoption.
Auto loan market seen doubling to $4.32 trillion by 2035
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The global auto loan market is projected to rise from $1.94 trillion in 2025 to $4.32 trillion by 2035, driven by vehicle ownership demand, EV adoption and faster digital lending.
Five Chinese energy storage makers to watch in 2026
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China’s energy storage manufacturers are gaining ground as residential and C&I battery demand rises worldwide.
Anker unveils MindBase AI home hub at IFA 2026
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Anker Innovations introduced MindBase, a local AI home hub designed to connect security, energy, cleaning and audio devices inside the home without sending data to the cloud.
Petrolodex opens Hamriyah hub with storage and direct NOC fuel supply
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Petrolodex has launched a licensed trading and storage hub in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone, adding terminal storage, road tanker delivery and direct supply from UAE national oil companies.
CHUANGRONG pitches one-stop HDPE pipe supply from China
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CHUANGRONG is highlighting its role as a China-based one-stop supplier for HDPE pipe systems, emphasizing production scale, technical support and global project experience.
IBM becomes title sponsor of MEBIS 2026 in Dubai
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IBM has joined the 17th Middle East Banking Innovation Summit as title sponsor ahead of the Sept. 16-17 event in Dubai, where more than 400 banking leaders will examine how AI, cloud and automation are reshaping financial services.
Cloud managed services market seen hitting $371.85B by 2035
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The cloud managed services market is projected to grow from $149.02 billion in 2025 to $371.85 billion by 2035, driven by cloud migration, cybersecurity needs, automation and hybrid infrastructure.
Back-to-school market seen reaching $286.75B by 2035
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The global back-to-school market is projected to grow from $196.57 billion in 2024 to $286.75 billion by 2035, driven by digital learning, sustainability, and changing shopping habits.
XS.com wins Best Trading Conditions at Money Expo India 2026
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XS.com received the Best Trading Conditions award at Money Expo India 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting the broker’s focus on trading technology, liquidity and market access.
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