ACHEMA Middle East

Toyota Introduces the All-New Land Cruiser FJ in the Middle East
Toyota has launched the all-new Land Cruiser FJ in the Middle East, offering a compact wheelbase, 2.7-litre petrol engine, and ladder-frame construction.

Škoda Introduces Superb Wagon to Middle East Markets
Škoda has detailed the Superb Wagon for Middle East markets, featuring up to 1,920 litres of cargo space and a 2.0 TSI turbocharged engine.

HONOR Expands Middle East Shipments by 35% in First Half of 2026
HONOR recorded a 35% increase in Middle East shipments in H1 2026, becoming the region’s second-largest smartphone brand amid a 13% market decline.

e& UAE Deploys High-Capacity DWDM Network with Ciena Technology
e& UAE has deployed a high-capacity DWDM network using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology to support surging regional bandwidth demands.

IBM Report: Cost of Data Breaches in Middle East Reaches $8 Million
A new IBM study reveals that the average cost of data breaches in the Middle East has reached $8 million, with AI-powered attacks on the rise.

LEPAS L8 PHEV Shipped to Middle East Ahead of Launch
The first batch of the LEPAS L8 PHEV has been shipped from Guangzhou Nansha Port to the UAE and Kuwait, initiating the brand’s Middle East expansion.

ACHEMA Middle East Rescheduled to October 2027 in Riyadh
The inaugural ACHEMA Middle East exhibition has been rescheduled to October 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

Kingston Highlights Industrial Memory Solutions for Middle East Digitalization
Kingston Technology has highlighted its latest industrial memory solutions designed to support the expanding digital infrastructure across the Middle East.

BenQ Launches AI-Ready RP05 Interactive Whiteboard in the Middle East
BenQ Middle East has launched the RP05 interactive whiteboard, featuring Android 15, a 10 TOPS NPU, and Google EDLA certification for modern classrooms.

STC Group Launches Pulse by Solutions Brand Identity for Regional Expansion
STC Group rebrands Giza Systems as pulse by solutions to strengthen digital integration and expand regional systems integration services following its 2022 acquisition.

Talabat Q1 2026 Results Show 18% GMV Growth Amid Strategic Investments
Talabat reported Q1 2026 GMV growth of 18% and increased revenue by 23%, while executing strategic investments worth 120 million dollars to build its daily app platform across the Middle East and North Africa.

GWM Unveils GWM ONE S Platform and 4.0T V8 Engine at Auto China 2026
GWM debuts the GWM ONE S platform and 4.0T V8 engine at Auto China 2026, showcasing multi-powertrain technology and AI integration for Middle East markets.

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit Brings Together Developers and Investors for $57 Billion Urban Agenda
Abu Dhabi brings together major developers, investors, and government bodies for the Infrastructure Summit on May 12-14 to advance a $57 billion urban development agenda.

GISEC GLOBAL 2026 Cybersecurity Summit Set for Dubai in September
GISEC GLOBAL 2026 cybersecurity conference takes place September 16-18 in Dubai, bringing together regional leaders to address escalating threats to critical infrastructure and financial systems.

Middle East Geopolitical Unrest Causes 4.8% Drop in Air Cargo Demand
Air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 as Middle East geopolitical disruptions hammered demand in major Gulf hubs. Regional performance shows steep Middle East declines offset by Africa-Asia trade route gains.

Automotive Dealers Digitisation: Majority of Middle East Auto Dealers Adopt Strategies to Boost Operations
Ninety-four percent of Middle East automotive dealers now turn to data and digital tools to combat operational inefficiency and stay competitive in a rapidly growing market.

Manish Bakshi Marks 25 Years Leading BenQ Middle East Operations
Manish Bakshi BenQ leadership spans 25 years of market excellence. BenQ Managing Director Manish Bakshi completed 25 years with the company, establishing market leadership across projectors, interactive displays, and corporate collaboration solutions in the Middle East.

Study Reveals Growing AI Interest Among Children in Middle East
Kaspersky research reveals that AI interest children is growing rapidly, with AI-related apps accounting for a quarter of children’s Google searches in the Middle East, as artificial intelligence tools become central to young people’s digital lives alongside social media and streaming platforms.

Acer Marks 50 Years of Global Innovation, 34 Years in Middle East
Acer celebrates five decades of global innovation and 34 years in the Middle East, positioning itself to support the region’s AI ambitions and digital transformation goals.

Genetec Urges Middle East Organizations to Integrate Physical Security Into IT Network Strategies
Genetec Inc. called on Middle East governments and enterprises to integrate physical security systems into their IT network strategies as cyber threats grow more sophisticated.

LG Electronics Advances Smart Cooling Technology With AI and Inverter Systems
LG Electronics is expanding its smart cooling strategy in the Middle East, combining inverter compressors, AI diagnostics, and proactive maintenance to cut energy use and extend system life.

ACHEMA Middle East Launches in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Advances Industrial Transformation
ACHEMA Middle East debuts in Riyadh October 26-28, 2026, bringing century-long expertise in chemical engineering and process technology to support Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation under Vision 2030.
