Industry Insights

Virtuzone, the UAE’s leading and award-winning provider of company formation solutions, corporate services, and tax consultancy, announced its acquisition by Ascentium, a Singapore-based global business services platform supporting over 20,000 active clients across 25 cities and nine markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This pivotal acquisition—which includes Virtuzone’s sister companies Taxready.ae, Next Generation Equity, and MAKTABI—reinforces Virtuzone’s leadership in the UAE’s business landscape and empowers

The Indian gem and jewellery market, currently valued at USD 85 billion, is poised for rapid growth, projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body of the gem and jewellery industry. GJEPC has invested Rs 150 crores in the global generic promotion of diamonds till date. To strengthen this effort, GJEPC partnered

The International Confex 2025 conference programme offers a game-changing experience for event organisers, exhibitors, and industry professionals. Known for its focus on innovation, growth, and excellence, this event features a comprehensive agenda designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Taking place on 26-27 February 2025 at ExCeL London, International Confex 2025 is set to establish new benchmarks in the way events are conceptualised, executed, and sustained.

Messe München has put Bhupinder Singh – who almost quadrupled sales of Messe München India – in charge of its Middle East expansion. Since his appointment as CEO of Messe München India in 2016, Singh expanded the company’s portfolio in India from seven to more than 20 events. During this time, he almost quadrupled the company’s sales revenue to become Messe München’s second largest subsidiary. The Middle

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has announced its International Board of Directors (IBOD) for 2025, featuring esteemed professionals dedicated to advancing the incentive travel industry. 2025 SITE International Board of Directors: President: Nitin Sachdeva, CEO, Venture Marketing Karim ElMinabawy, President, Emeco Travel, Egypt/Emirates President-Elect: Hasan Dinc, Managing Director, ODS Turkey Vice President, Membership: Marissa Fernandez, Managing Director, DMS Destination Marketing Services Vice President,

The 22nd Edition of India International Watch & Clock Fair – Samaya Bharati 2025 (‘Festival of Time’) is being organised by India’s leading watch & clock magazine ‘TradePost’ from Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19 at the Thyagraj Sports Complex, Thyagraj Nagar, INA Colony, Behind INA Market, Near Dilli Haat. India International Watch & Clock Fair, Samaya Bharati 2025 showcasing the innovations of over

Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, signed 145 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately $9 billion at the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) Forum & Exhibition on January 13, 2025. These agreements aim to enhance the localization of goods and services in Saudi Arabia, strengthen local content in the supply chain, and foster partnerships. The event also marked the operational launch

Japan will serve as the country partner for the Global Investors Summit (GIS) scheduled to take place in Bhopal on February 24-25. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced this development on Wednesday and is scheduled to visit Japan from January 27 to February 1 to attract investments for the state. The visit aims to strengthen international collaboration and promote Madhya Pradesh as an investment