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MENA buyers among international visitor targets
Interest in the 2026 fair is already reflected in stand sales. Around 3 months before the opening, 90% of exhibition space had been sold, while organizers expect 80,000 domestic and international visitors.
Visitor outreach is focused on Germany, Belgium, Greece, Romania, France, Italy and Poland, alongside the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The four MENA markets are part of the fair’s wider effort to attract professional buyers from different regions to Istanbul. The country mix gives the event a regional dimension spanning Europe and MENA.
For exhibitors, the international visitor mix is intended to support new commercial contacts and the development of existing trading relationships. For buyers, the fair brings machinery suppliers, materials companies and other plastics industry participants together in one location.

AfriSummit 2026, the sixth edition of the highly anticipated regulatory affairs summit for Africa’s pharmaceutical, medical device, IVD and diagnostics sectors, will take place from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, Kenya, and under the patronage of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Kenya, the five-day summit is expected to bring together 16+ National Regulatory Authorities and Notified Bodies alongside 100+ speakers and 450+ decision-makers from more than 25 countries.

From nationality ranking to purchase purpose
British nationals ranked first in Betterhomes’ Dubai transaction data for March and April 2026, ahead of Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers.
While such rankings show the prominence of British demand, wider research provides another layer by examining buyer intentions and spending power. Knight Frank’s Destination Dubai 2025 research, conducted with YouGov among 387 high-net-worth individuals across the UK, India, Saudi Arabia and East Asia, found that 74% of British high-net-worth respondents considering a UAE property acquisition named Dubai as their preferred emirate. British respondents allocated an average potential property budget of US$30.3 million.
Across Dubai’s wider residential market, Betterhomes’ full-year 2025 data shows that 43% of transactions were attributed to end users and 57% to investors. The split gives a clearer indication of how demand across the market is linked to actual occupancy as well as investment.

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit attracts companies from around the world: it is a unique event focused on growing markets, helping them connect with each other, exchange knowledge and experience, develop businesses and cultural projects in new markets, and collectively strengthen their influence in the industry. Middle Eastern fashion has a particularly strong presence at the Summit, evolving at the intersection of centuries-old craftsmanship traditions and a new generation of consumers who increasingly value meaning and authenticity. Meanwhile, modest fashion has long been a distinct segment of the global industry with a multi-billion-dollar market value. The business side of the event goes beyond the forum stages – organizers create opportunities for informal networking and help participants arrange meetings and establish connections, which are among the key reasons participants attend such platforms.

The MoU was signed during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 by Mtashr Awadh Al Badri, Director of Operations at D1 Management, and Dr. Thumbay Moideen Founder president Thumbay Group, representing Gulf Medical University. The agreement brings together Gulf Medical University’s academic capabilities and D1 Management’s specialized clinical, diagnostic and research expertise. It aims to connect academic learning with practical experience, facilitate knowledge exchange and contribute to the development of qualified veterinary professionals.

The agreement, signed in Taicang, China, establishes a long-term technology partnership with contractual capacity to supply up to 10,000 humanoid robots per year over the five-year term, subject to adjustment based on project progress, technical validation, and the expansion of commercial applications.

The School of Cyber Defense Competition 2026, in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center, invites university students aged 17 and above across the UAE to participate in a team format competition focused on real-world incidents and solutions. The live final will take place on 18 September 2026 at GISEC Global, Dubai Exhibition Centre, with a prize pool of AED 20,000. The competition aims to provide practical experience and mentorship to develop the UAE’s next generation of cybersecurity talent. More information and registration details can be found at https://scd.techfirm.ae/.

The scale of the program sets it apart. Residency options span the full breadth of modern medicine: 28 clinical medical specialties including cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and paediatrics; 13 surgical specialties ranging from general surgery and orthopaedics to neurosurgery and cardiovascular surgery; and 8 paraclinical specialties such as radiology and medical imaging, laboratory medicine, and public health. Training durations run four to six years depending on the specialty, in line with European postgraduate standards, and are conducted under the official Romanian medical specialty nomenclature set by the Ministry of Health.

The UAE presents some of the most demanding conditions for home air conditioning anywhere in the world. With summer temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C and sustained heat that places continuous pressure on cooling systems, UAE households, particularly those in villas and larger residential properties, require equipment that is built for local realities, not simply rated for them. The VoxIN JetMax has been designed with precisely these conditions in mind.

Under the agreement executed with media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, participating restaurant locations will launch three limited-time personal pizzas inspired by iconic characters from the feature film. The promotional menu features the Space Ranger Roni topped with double pepperoni, the Sheriff’s Round Up featuring barbecue sauce and grilled chicken, and Reach for the Pie topped with Italian sausage and banana peppers. Additionally, locations in the United States will introduce a custom Rootin’ Tootin’ Ranch Dip cup. The campaign includes collectible character items featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie, available alongside eligible menu purchases across 43 participating global territories.