Events & Awards

BT Summit

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Date to be announced

An executive gathering held alongside the 7th Annual Business Tabloid Award — one day of candid conversation between the decision-makers shaping MENA and global markets.

Executive conversations

Closed-door panels with the leaders our newsroom covers all year — banking, energy, technology and real estate.

Awards night

The Summit culminates in the Annual Business Tabloid Awards ceremony and gala dinner.

Deal-room networking

Curated introductions between founders, investors and enterprise buyers across the region.

From past events

Banking

Multinationals Shut Middle East Offices Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

Global businesses are closing physical offices across Middle East to protect staff amid escalating regional conflicts.

Vinay Prakash12 March 20261 min read

Officials shaking hands on stage at the IDWS 2025 innovation driven water sustainability conference in Jeddah to mark strategic partnerships.

TechnologyPress Release

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Water Innovation at IDWS 2025

Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in driving innovation for a secure global water future intensified on day 2 of the IDWS.

Vinay Prakash10 December 20256 min read

Qatar Economic Forum banner showing May 20-22, 2025 dates with Doha skyline silhouette against purple-blue gradient background, powered by Bloomberg

Press ReleasePress Release

Qatar Economic Forum 2025: Tech Titans and Policy Makers Chart Path for Digital-First Global Economy

Doha, Qatar — This week in Doha, Qatar, the 5th Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, is kicking off under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Vinay Prakash20 May 20251 min read

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid discussing sustainability with representative near Arabic Earth installation at Osaka exhibition with bamboo architecture

Leadership

Sheikh Mohammed applauds Innovative Thoughts in the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA, Tuesday, UAE Vice President and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, doubling down on the Emirates’ push for global collaboration in tech, sustainability, and healthcare. The trip highlights the UAE’s post-Expo 2020 Dubai plan to solidify its position as a cross-border innovation hub. Inspired […]

Vinay Prakash25 April 20251 min read

Technology

Unplugged at Seamless Middle East: A New Platform for Off-the-Record Fintech Conversations Launches with Strategic MoU Signing

Dubai, UAE – 27 March 2025 – Seamless Middle East, the region’s largest and most influential fintech and digital commerce event, has officially partnered with Fintech Tuesdays Group (FTT) to host Unplugged by Fintech Tuesdays @ Seamless, a bold new feature set to debut during Seamless Middle East from 20–22 May 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre. […]

Dhivya Dharshini28 March 20251 min read

Technology

Panel Discussion on ‘Cyber Security Resilience: Strategies for Secured Future’ Saw Astounding Success

The Dubai Tech Talks community gathered on August 18, 2023, for an engaging and enlightening event focused on “Cyber Security Resilience: Strategies for a Secured Future.” The event was a tremendous success, offering participants valuable insights into the evolving landscape of cyber security and strategies to ensure a safer digital future. The evening was marked […]

btabloidEditor24 August 20233 min read

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