The Middle East’s in-service aircraft fleet is set to more than double over the next two decades, rising from 1,480 jets in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044, said aviation giant Airbus in its latest market forecast, spotlighting it as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions for the future.
Parsons Corporation, a key provider of solutions for global infrastructure markets, has announced that it has been awarded two contracts worth a combined total of over $100 million to perform programme management and design engineering for two Middle East government customers.
Leading Spanish infrastructure major Acciona has unveiled a groundbreaking digital solution (a dual-model AI technology) aimed at improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination — one of the most energy-intensive processes in the water sector.
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Manuel Burgos as Vice President and General Manager for the Middle East. An industry veteran, he brings over 16 years of experience across franchise management, commercial strategy and operational leadership within the company.
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) said it has selected Nokia’s optical networking solution to build a new high-capacity terrestrial network, also designed for subsea backhauling, enhancing connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Axis Communications, a global leader in physical security and network surveillance solutions, has announced the appointment of Loubna Imenchal as its new Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey, Central Asia, and Africa (MEA).
CruiseXplore Middle East successfully hosted its Cruise Workshop 2025 in the UAE, drawing participation from over 80 travel trade professionals across the region. The annual event, exclusively designed for travel agents and industry partners, continues to build momentum as a premier platform for cruise education, engagement, and collaboration.
The GCC has established itself as a global stage for major sporting events – and now stands to capture a share of the $2 trillion global sports tourism market by 2030, according to new PwC Middle East report.
Forbes Middle East kicked off the third edition of its Sustainability Leaders Summit. The summit brought together global leaders and decision-makers from across the public and private sectors, alongside sustainability experts, investors, and entrepreneurs.
US President Donald Trump declared "peace in the Middle East" during his speech to a gathering of world leaders in Egypt to inaugurate his plan to end the war in Gaza.
