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Emirates Biotech to unveil Embio PLA in Saudi Arabia
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Emirates Biotech will introduce its Embio PLA biopolymer portfolio to the Saudi market at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026 in Riyadh from June 21-24. The company says the showcase is aimed at buyers and partners looking for lower-carbon materials…
Phaze Ventures launches $75M venture platform from Oman
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Phaze Ventures unveiled two new funds targeting more than $75 million to back AI and deeptech startups globally and in Oman. The platform has secured over $40 million in commitments so far, with investors including ITHCA Group, Ominvest, Oman LNG…
Global Labor Market Academy launches second cohort training in Paris
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The Global Labor Market Academy opened its second cohort program in Paris on Oct. 27, bringing 31 policymakers and labor market specialists from 27 countries together at the World Bank Group offices.
ColdMatch Group targets extreme-heat cold storage demand in Africa and the Gulf
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ColdMatch Group is expanding its focus on refrigeration infrastructure built for desert and high-heat markets, where food security, logistics and post-harvest losses are driving demand.
Unaizah patient charity wins first Prince Faisal volunteer award
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The Friends of Patients Association in Unaizah received the inaugural Prince Faisal bin Mishaal Award for Volunteer Work in the Best Volunteer Opportunity Provider category.
Engineer leads life-safety modernization at landmark New York City building
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Manish Kulkarni is overseeing fire alarm, security, intercom and emergency communication upgrades at a century-old landmark New York City building.
KFSH streamlines clinical research to speed access to advanced treatments
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is centralizing clinical research operations in Riyadh to reduce delays between promising studies and patient access to advanced treatments.
CPAP Store Dubai moves showroom to Palm Jumeirah
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CPAP Store Dubai has relocated its showroom from Business Bay to Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, adding complimentary valet parking and continued access to CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen therapy products.
Max Fashion launches White Wednesday sale with discounts up to 70%
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Max Fashion has launched its annual White Wednesday Sale across the UAE and other Gulf markets, with discounts of up to 70% in the UAE and up to 60% in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. The promotion runs through November across different markets…
KFSH uses digital twins to rehearse patient-specific surgery before operations
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is using digital-twin technology in Riyadh to help surgeons rehearse complex, patient-specific procedures before entering the operating room.
KFSH cuts heart attack artery-reopening time to 79 minutes
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre said it reached a median 79-minute door-to-balloon time for STEMI patients in 2025, beating the 90-minute target and improving from 96 minutes in 2010. The result underscores how an integrated…
Saudi general joins global advisory board for autonomous defense summit
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Brig. Gen. Ahmed Abdullah Alshathry (Retd) has joined the Global Advisory Board of the Intelligent & Autonomous Defence Systems Summit, adding Saudi military and security experience to an 18-member group from 13 countries.
KFSH highlights nursing leadership in patient safety push
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre says nurses are central to clinical decisions, quality improvement and patient safety in Riyadh.
KFSH ranks among Newsweek’s top smart hospitals for AI and digital maturity
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is one of 15 hospitals worldwide to earn both Newsweek’s maximum five-ribbon digital maturity rating and its new Leader in AI Innovation distinction for 2027. The result places the Riyadh hospital…
Potassium carbonate granules market seen growing to $1.19 billion by 2032
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QYResearch says the global potassium carbonate granules market is projected to rise from $857.79 million in 2025 to $1,189.25 million by 2032, driven by demand across glass, chemicals and industrial uses.
Five Chinese HDPE sheet makers flagged for buyer due diligence in 2026
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A 2026 review of China’s HDPE sheet and engineered plastics sector identifies five registered companies as reference points for industrial buyers, led by Shandong Yaxu New Materials Co., Ltd. The snapshot is meant to help procurement teams verify…
Buyer’s guide ranks 10 contact lens suppliers by what to vet first
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A new buyer’s guide from Constar walks importers through eight checks for sourcing contact lenses, from manufacturing ownership and regulatory coverage to batch consistency and landed cost.
2026 ranking spotlights 10 microfiber cleaning manufacturers
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A 2026 review of the household microfiber cleaning products sector named 10 manufacturers, led by Foshan Patinda Housewares Co., Ltd., alongside 3M, Vileda and other global suppliers.
TAWAL taps Samsung SmartThings Pro to monitor network assets
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TAWAL has signed a supply and training agreement with Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia to use SmartThings Pro for multi-site asset management, alerts and energy analytics.
ShareMatch taps Footballco to drive launch of Shariah-compliant sports investing platform
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ShareMatch has struck a strategic media and customer acquisition partnership with Footballco ahead of its market debut later this year.
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