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The 6th Annual Middle East Instrumentation Cybersecurity and Automation EXPO (MEICA)

MEICA EXPO 2025 Convenes Global Leaders to Drive Innovation in Instrumentation, Cybersecurity, and Automation in Middle East

This year’s edition drew an impressive international presence, comprising 70% Middle East, 10% UK/Europe, 10% Asia Pacific, 5% United States, and 5% other regions

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 2025 — The 6th Annual Middle East Instrumentation Cybersecurity and Automation EXPO (MEICA) marked a successful opening at Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, technical experts, and industry stakeholders from 16th to 18th September 2025. This year’s event is hosted by UAE Cybesecurity Council and supported by ISA Saudi Arabia Section. As the region’s first and only dedicated platform for instrumentation, process automation, and industrial cybersecurity, the event reaffirmed its position as a premier hub for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration across the energy and heavy industries.

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GCC food sector poised for steady growth amid evolving consumer preferences, says Alpen Capital

Dubai – September 17th, 2025: Alpen Capital’s latest report forecasts the GCC’s food consumption to grow by 4.6 million MT to reach 55.5 million MT by 2029. While overall food consumption is expected to increase in line with population growth, changing consumer preferences, rising nutritional awareness and healthier eating habits are expected to influence the mix of food categories that are consumed in the coming years. This evolving landscape is likely to compel operators to adapt as well as create opportunities to strengthen their market presence.  

Sharmin Karanjia, Executive Director, Alpen Capital

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UAE Leading $18B Middle East Space Market Growth, BCG Report

The UAE holds 40-45% market share as regional space economy shows strong 5% CAGR trajectory through 2033.

Middle East, September 17, 2025 – The Middle East and Africa (MEA) space market is valued at USD 18 billion, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled “Governments in Space: A universe of opportunities“. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar represent the core of the region’s civil space investments – each contributing actively to the GCC’s emergence as a hub for space innovation and ambition.  

Faisal_Hamady, Managing Director & Partner_BCG

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Alinma announces strategic investment in Qashio to Deliver Corporate Spend Management Solutions

17th September, 2025: Continuing its commitment to providing top-tier services to the corporate sector and offering advanced digital financial solutions to enhance operational efficiency, Alinma Bank has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management and corporate card platform.

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OpEx First KSA 2025 Unites Leaders Through Operational Excellence

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The inaugural OpEx First KSA 2025 Summit concluded in Riyadh with resounding success, uniting senior government officials, industry leaders, and global innovators to chart the next phase of Saudi Arabia’s transformation journey. As the Kingdom accelerates efforts to realize ambitions, the event served as the nation’s first dedicated platform for operational excellence, setting the tone for a future built on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

The summit opened with the Saudi national anthem and welcome remarks before delegates were introduced to a thought-provoking keynote on industrial automation and the role of advanced technologies in scaling efficiency across vital industries.

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