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Chiva-Som taps IMAGINE PR for North American outreach
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Chiva-Som has named IMAGINE PR as its North American public relations agency for Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar.
beIN extends exclusive Wimbledon rights in MENA through 2030
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beIN MEDIA GROUP has renewed its exclusive Wimbledon broadcast deal with the All England Lawn Tennis Club, keeping The Championships on beIN SPORTS across 24 Middle East and North Africa territories through 2030. The agreement also preserves…
India-Oman trade deal is pushing Gulf apparel brands toward India
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India-Oman CEPA has removed tariffs on most Indian exports to Oman, giving GCC fashion brands a new way to cut sourcing costs and tap India’s textile supply chain.
Smart stadium market seen tripling by 2035 as venues upgrade for AI and 5G
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A new market report projects the global smart stadium market will rise from $20.46 billion in 2025 to $65.29 billion by 2035, driven by World Cup and Olympic construction cycles, plus rapid adoption of 5G, AI and IoT. The shift is reshaping how…
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund adds 31 grantees and reaches $60 million
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Global Citizen and FIFA announced 31 new community-based education grantees as the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund reached $60 million in commitments.
SIGEP Asia and Restaurant Asia open in Singapore with AI push and global competitions
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SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 opened July 17 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, uniting the region’s foodservice, hospitality and HoReCa sectors for three days of competitions, technology showcases and business networking….
Celeste Talent Agency signs first MENA creators as global roster tops 3M audience
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Celeste Talent Agency has expanded into the Middle East by signing its first creators from the UAE, adding a combined audience of more than 3 million to its roster.
World Cup’s climate toll puts adaptation in focus
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico is expected to generate about 9 million tonnes of CO₂, making it the most carbon-intensive tournament in football history.
Kangaroo-skin cleats disappear from the 2026 World Cup
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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, kangaroo-skin soccer cleats have effectively vanished from the field after a six-year campaign by animal-welfare groups pushed the world’s biggest athletic brands to stop using kangaroo parts.
Southwest Gases steps in as Texas helium shortage deepens
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A global helium squeeze triggered by Middle East conflict is cutting supply for Texas businesses, labs, and event operators, with major distributors rationing shipments and raising prices.
Dragonpass data shows GCC travelers moved Eid Al Adha trips earlier
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Dragonpass says travel across the GCC jumped before Eid Al Adha 2026, then cooled during and after the holiday week, signaling a shift in how travelers are timing peak-period trips.
RetreatBoss Magazine spotlights family as the missing piece in wellness travel
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RetreatBoss Magazine’s Summer 2026 issue, Issue 006, reframes wellness travel around family connection, grief, chosen family, and shared rituals.
Tribuna.com launches Arabic World Cup prediction challenge
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Tribuna.com has launched a free, multilingual Bracket Challenge for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a full Arabic version aimed at fans in the Middle East and North Africa.
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