Monthly Archives: December 2025

Business & Investments

Advancing Oman’s Industrial Standing in the Gulf

OQ ACCELERATES NATIONAL DOWNSTREAM GROWTH WITH 11 NEW LADAYN AGREEMENTS AND OVEROMR 27 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS

Bahrain, December 2025 –Anchoring Oman’s position as a rising industrial hub within the region’s polymer value chainsand underscoring its rise as a regional downstream manufacturing base,OQ, Oman’s global investment group,has signed 11 new investment agreements under the Ladayn Polymer Park programme (“Ladayn”), backed by more than OMR 27 millionin committed investments, bringing the programme’s total investment to OMR 85 million. Signed on the sidelines of the 19thAnnual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum in Bahrain, with a diverse set oflocal, regional and international polymer manufacturers, the agreements cement the commercial ecosystem that converts locally produced polymers into higher-value products.

This milestone expandsLadayn’s portfolio, reinforces the country’s downstream industrial capabilitiesand signalsrising regional confidence in Oman’s emerging role as a reliable, cost-competitive hub for downstream polymer manufacturing.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Middle East Car & Bike Week 2026 Electrifies Dubai as a Signature Event of the Dubai Shopping Festival Auto Season

Dubai, UAE — Middle East Car & Bike Week, the region’s most anticipated automotive and lifestyle festival, is proud to announce its selection as a signature highlight of the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival Auto Season, taking place during the Dubai Shopping Festival. This landmark event is set to rev up Dubai Studio City on 10 & 11 January 2026, promising a high-octane weekend that unites automotive innovation, motoring passion, and world-class entertainment like never before, and stands as one of the exciting auto initiatives celebrating the closing weekend of DSF.

Building on the record-breaking success of Arabian Bike Week 2024, the new edition of Middle East Car & Bike Week expands its horizon, merging the thrilling worlds of cars and motorcycles under one roof. Nearly half a million square feet will play host to everything from Global Stunt & Drifting Arenas and award-winning custom builds, to supercars, superbikes, luxury showrooms, and stunt zones, making this a landmark celebration for the region’s automotive enthusiasts.

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Featured

DOWNTOWN MINA’S CITYSCAPE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE WITH THE LAUNCH OF NURA – RAK PROPERTIES’ NEWEST CONTEMPORARY LUXURY DEVELOPMENT ON RAHA ISLAND

  • Vibrant two-tower project offers a total of 312 units with a mix of studios, 1, 2 & 3-bed apartments, plus 4-bed penthouses with strong investment and rental potential
  • Centrally located in Raha Island’s Downtown Mina district, Nura blends contemporary design with high-quality amenities and seamless connectivity to Mina’s vibrant community
  • Last major launch of RAK Properties’ 20th anniversary year, sales are to officially start at 10.00 on 11th December at Dubai’s Four Seasons Resort
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Technologies

OPSWAT Appoints Hussam Sidani to Capitalise on Market Leadership and Accelerate Regional Expansion

Industry veteran of over 25 years is set to lead OPSWAT’s next phase of growth as the company deepens its long-term commitment to the region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 10 December 2025 — OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced the appointment of cybersecurity industry veteran, Hussam Sidani, as Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa. The move reinforces OPSWAT’s long-term commitment to a region where it sees significant opportunity to deliver meaningful value and play a sustained role in advancing national digital ambitions. Sidani is widely recognised for elevating major cybersecurity organisations to market leadership positions, a capability that comes at a pivotal moment for OPSWAT, as it expands its regional presence.

Hussam Sidani, Vice President – Middle East and North Africa at OPSWAT – lowres

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Real Estate

Al Rasikhoon Real Estate Unveils Its Property Exhibition in Sharjah, Featuring Four Strategic Projects

In the presence of the Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Two-day exhibition held at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre

Sharjah, December 9, 2025

Al Rasikhoon Real Estate launched its property exhibition today at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre in Sharjah, in an event inaugurated by Khalifa Sultan bin Hareb AlMheiri, the General Manager of Al Rasikhoon Real Estate, and in the presence of Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The exhibition brings together four of the company’s key development projects in the emirate: Al Qasimiya Gate 1, Al Qasimiya Gate 2, Al Saja’a Al Namuzajiyah, and Al Saja’a Line, taking place on December 9 and 10, and welcoming visitors daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

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