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Zeekr nears 1 million vehicles as UAE rollout accelerates
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Zeekr is approaching a major sales milestone after delivering 931,293 vehicles worldwide by the end of September 2026, with the one-millionth car likely before year-end. The brand’s UAE momentum is rising too, with the flagship 9X now arriving in…
Ten OEM contact lens suppliers compared for startup brands
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A new comparison ranks 10 contact lens OEM suppliers on minimum order size, certification scope, design capability and who actually holds the manufacturing operation.
XIAOWEI pushes UL, CSA, CE and IEC-certified transformer exports
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Jiangsu Xiaowei Electric Co., Ltd. is promoting transformers built for U.S., Canadian, European and Middle East compliance requirements, targeting EPC contractors and utilities that need certified equipment for cross-border projects.
Phaze Ventures launches $75M venture platform from Oman
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Phaze Ventures unveiled two new funds targeting more than $75 million to back AI and deeptech startups globally and in Oman. The platform has secured over $40 million in commitments so far, with investors including ITHCA Group, Ominvest, Oman LNG…
Global Labor Market Academy launches second cohort training in Paris
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The Global Labor Market Academy opened its second cohort program in Paris on Oct. 27, bringing 31 policymakers and labor market specialists from 27 countries together at the World Bank Group offices.
AI Festival opens global startup pipeline through AI For Future
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AI Festival is using its AI For Future competition to connect AI startups and innovative SMEs with investors, corporations and innovation hubs in San Francisco, Riyadh, Milan and Bologna.
Melanie Maria Goodreaux brings new dark comedy to Theater for the New City
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Playwright, director and poet Melanie Maria Goodreaux will premiere How to Get to Heaven from the Crawfish Pond at Theater for the New City on Nov. 5, 2026. The run marks her 25th year of writing and directing plays and comes as her recent work…
Hail unveils SAR 268 million Central Area redevelopment
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Hail Region’s governor inaugurated a Central Area development project spanning more than 750,000 square meters and designed to reshape the city center with pedestrian routes, green space, and upgraded public areas.
AI demand drives data center PDU market toward $2.34 billion by 2034
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The data center power distribution unit market is projected to grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $2.34 billion by 2034, fueled by AI infrastructure, higher rack power densities and demand for better monitoring.
Moon World Resorts taps Smith + Andersen for MOON Smart Cities
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Moon World Resorts has appointed Smith + Andersen to handle mechanical, electrical, integrated systems and sustainable design work across all MOON Smart City masterplans.
KFSH ranks among Newsweek’s top smart hospitals for AI and digital maturity
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is one of 15 hospitals worldwide to earn both Newsweek’s maximum five-ribbon digital maturity rating and its new Leader in AI Innovation distinction for 2027. The result places the Riyadh hospital…
Engineer leads life-safety modernization at landmark New York City building
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Manish Kulkarni is overseeing fire alarm, security, intercom and emergency communication upgrades at a century-old landmark New York City building.
KFSH cuts heart attack artery-reopening time to 79 minutes
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre said it reached a median 79-minute door-to-balloon time for STEMI patients in 2025, beating the 90-minute target and improving from 96 minutes in 2010. The result underscores how an integrated…
CPAP Store Dubai moves showroom to Palm Jumeirah
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CPAP Store Dubai has relocated its showroom from Business Bay to Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, adding complimentary valet parking and continued access to CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen therapy products.
Jet fuel market seen topping $289.5 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global jet fuel market is on track to exceed $289.5 billion by 2030, driven by higher air travel, cargo demand and growing low-carbon fuel projects.
41 KFSH scientists named among Stanford's top 2% most-cited researchers
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Forty-one scientists at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre made Stanford/Elsevier’s 2026 Top 2% Scientists list, up from 35 last year.
Artificial lift system market seen topping $18 billion by 2030
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The artificial lift system market is forecast to grow steadily through 2030 as oil producers lean on pumping technologies to sustain output from mature fields and tougher reservoirs.
Potassium carbonate granules market seen growing to $1.19 billion by 2032
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QYResearch says the global potassium carbonate granules market is projected to rise from $857.79 million in 2025 to $1,189.25 million by 2032, driven by demand across glass, chemicals and industrial uses.
Five Chinese HDPE sheet makers flagged for buyer due diligence in 2026
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A 2026 review of China’s HDPE sheet and engineered plastics sector identifies five registered companies as reference points for industrial buyers, led by Shandong Yaxu New Materials Co., Ltd. The snapshot is meant to help procurement teams verify…
Buyer’s guide ranks 10 contact lens suppliers by what to vet first
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A new buyer’s guide from Constar walks importers through eight checks for sourcing contact lenses, from manufacturing ownership and regulatory coverage to batch consistency and landed cost.
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