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WMF 2026 draws 75,000 people in Bologna as AI, startups and culture converge
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WMF – We Make Future closed its largest edition in Bologna after drawing more than 75,000 attendees from 90 countries over June 24-26. The event underscored Italy’s growing role as a global hub for AI, innovation, investment and cultural exchange,…
Embedded finance market seen hitting $1.17T by 2035
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The global embedded finance market is projected to grow from $202.8 billion in 2026 to $1.17 trillion by 2035, as non-financial brands add payments, lending, insurance and other financial products inside their apps and platforms.
Constar lays out contact lens supplier vetting guide
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Gansu Constar Technology Group has published a distributor guide on how to evaluate contact lens manufacturers for compliance, quality and production speed.
Steve Miller releases coming-of-age novel 'Boggy Depot, the journey'
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Steve Miller has released Boggy Depot, the journey, a novel published by Spines that follows one man’s life across the American Southwest, the Navajo Nation, Saudi Arabia and Arizona politics.
Five Chinese CNC 5-axis machine makers to watch in 2026
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A new industry roundup highlights five Chinese CNC 5-axis machining center manufacturers positioned to compete in aerospace, automotive, medical, and precision manufacturing.
Exhibo launches as open art platform for MENA galleries and museums
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Exhibo has launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the first open digital platform built to connect the MENA art world with collectors, press and cultural travellers.
Auberge Collection taps Daniel Boulud for Mayflower Inn dining overhaul
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Auberge Collection is bringing Café Boulud to Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut, in a culinary residency that begins this July and runs through the end of 2026. The partnership adds a new restaurant menu, Tap Room dishes and a…
Mövenpick Anwar Al Madinah Hotel earns Autism Center certification
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Mövenpick Anwar Al Madinah Hotel in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, has earned IBCCES’ Certified Autism Center designation after staff completed autism and sensory training and an onsite review.
Chery tops 943,000 exports in H1 as iCAUR expands globally
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Chery Group posted record first-half sales and exports in 2026, while its iCAUR NEV brand pushed into more than 40 markets with new products, awards and showrooms.
KFSH space medicine study lands in Altmetric top 5%
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A King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre study with the Saudi Space Agency ranks among the top 5% of research worldwide for attention and engagement, according to Altmetric.
LEAP East locks in Hong Kong for three more years after 25,000-attendee debut
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LEAP East wrapped its inaugural three-day edition in Hong Kong with more than 25,000 attendees and a new three-year commitment that keeps the event in the city through 2027. The gathering connected Gulf and Asian capital, tech and policy leaders,…
flynas to launch direct Jeddah-Rabat flights July 4
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flynas said it will begin direct weekly service between Jeddah and Rabat on July 4, making it the first Saudi carrier to connect the two cities nonstop.
iQIBLA tops 4 million Smart Zikr Rings shipped
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iQIBLA said it has shipped more than 4 million Smart Zikr Rings worldwide, a milestone that underscores growing demand for faith-focused wearables.
Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
Autonomous mobile robot market seen reaching $18.3B by 2035
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The global autonomous mobile robot market is projected to rise from $4.81 billion in 2025 to $18.30 billion by 2035, driven by labor shortages, government incentives and lower deployment costs.
Commercial water heater market to reach $9.9 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the commercial water heater market is set to rise from $6.3 billion in 2022 to $9.9 billion by 2032, driven by infrastructure buildout, efficiency rules and demand for lower-emission heating systems.
Event pro-AV services market seen doubling by 2031
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The global event pro-AV services market is projected to grow from $28.6 billion in 2021 to $56.9 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research.
Corporate event market seen reaching $730.7 billion by 2035
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The global corporate event market is projected to nearly double from $330.9 billion in 2023 to $730.7 billion by 2035, according to a new Allied Market Research report.
WMF 2026 brings 3,000 startups and investors to Bologna
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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
AdEngage says Gulf downturn is a chance to win share
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AdEngage argues that the UAE slowdown is shifting market share toward brands that keep spending while rivals cut back.
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