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🇦🇪 The Business Year is proud to be a Media Partner of the Global Process Safety Conference (GPSC) 2026! Bringing together industry leaders to explore process safety, operational resilience, risk management, and emerging technologies. 📅 November 23–26 | Dubai 🔗 gpscglobal.com #TheBusinessYear #GPSC2026 #ProcessSafety
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🇵🇦 The Business Year is proud to be a Media Partner of Conecta LATAM Caribbean & Central America 2026! Bringing together 200+ telecom leaders to explore AI, connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital innovation across the region. 📅 November 17–18 | Panama City 🔗 conecta-latam.com/latam #TheBusinessYear #ConectaLATAM #Telecom
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AI is changing how we shop. Join leaders from Ocado, Diageo, Mars, PepsiCo, Henkel & more at the 9th Annual Shopper & Retailer Insights Conference. 9 February 2027 | London Explore the agenda: shopperinsightconference.com…
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Design for X 🇦🇪 The Business Year is proud to be a Media Partner of FINNOVEX Middle East 2026! Under the theme “Finance in Motion,” the summit will bring together banking and fintech leaders to explore digital transformation, innovation, and the future of finance. 📅 November 10–11 | Dubai 🔗 me.finnovex.com/ #TheBusinessYear #FINNOVEX #Fintech #Dubai
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🇵🇦☀️ The Business Year is proud to be a Media Partner of Premios Cámara Solar 2026 – Orange Carpet. Celebrating 10 years of CAPES, recognizing innovation and leadership driving Panama’s solar energy transition. 📅 December 3 🔗 camarasolarpanama.org/ #TheBusinessYear #CAPES #SolarEnergy
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🚀 The future of AI in Latin America starts at México IA+! Bringing together governments, business leaders, investors, and global tech innovators to shape the next era of artificial intelligence. 🌐 Sovereign infrastructure. Smart capital. Innovation at scale. #MéxicoIA #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Innovation
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🇬🇧🇴🇲 The Business Year is pleased to support UK–Oman Forward 2026. Bringing together business leaders and investors to strengthen bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities, and foster strategic partnerships. 📅 22 October | London 🔗 uk.oite.com/ #UKOmanForward #TheBusinessYear
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The CEO of QFZ, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani joined a panel on infrastructure, industrial transformation and strategic growth at the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue, outlining how Qatar's free zones enable UK companies to expand and access regional opportunities.
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شارك سعادة الشيخ محمد بن حمد بن فيصل آل ثاني، الرئيس التنفيذي لهيئة المناطق الحرة – قطر، في نقاش حول البنية التحتية والتحول الصناعي والنمو الاستراتيجي، ضمن الحوار بين المملكة المتحدة ودول مجلس التعاون، مستعرضًا دور المناطق الحرة في دعم وصول الشركات البريطانية إلى الفرص الإقليمية.
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Invest Oman, alongside @MSX_Oman and @sezaduqm , participated in the UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue in London, organised by @TBYupdates under the auspices of @GCCSG , bringing together around 350 government officials, investors, and business leaders.
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Summit: @GCBBankPLC, @GuinnessGhana, Aqua Africa Golf tournament: @EcobankGhanaPLC, @quao_realty, @VivoEnergyGhana, @unichemghana, @GuinnessGhana, @Kasaprekogh. Partners: Ghana JET, DMA Invest Media partner: @TBYupdates #UKGhanaSummit2026 #UKGCC #UKGhanaTrade 3/3
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TBY talks to Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, on Saudi as a global hub for AI. Read the full interview here: thebusinessyear.com/intervie…
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Me reuní con Javier Letosa y Camila Zambrano, de @TBYupdates, para conversar sobre los desafíos actuales del campo mexicano, el #TMEC, las acciones impulsadas durante estos casi dos años al frente del @CNAgropecuario y las perspectivas del sector hacia 2027. Un espacio para compartir avances, analizar retos y reflexionar sobre el futuro del campo mexicano.
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From 30 March – 1 April 2027, the global energy industry will converge in Cairo, connecting international priorities with the people, partnerships and technologies shaping what comes next. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the 2027 edition will gather the industry to: • Expand your global network with over 60,000 energy professionals. • Source solutions and partners from 600 exhibiting companies. • Access global market opportunities across 15 country pavilions. • Connect with project decision-makers from 55 NOCs, IOCs and IECs. Get your complimentary pass: (use the UTM links on the email) #EgyptEnergyShow #GlobalEnergy #EnergyTransformation #MOP #MoPMR #EES2027partner
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51,000+ attendees. 124 countries represented. 17 international pavilions. US$10 billion in active buyer projects. The numbers speak for themselves. World Future Energy Summit 2027 brings together the policymakers, investors, innovators, utilities, developers, and technology providers shaping the global energy transition. Join the conversations, partnerships, and opportunities driving a more sustainable future. Register now to claim your complimentary badge: rxglb.co/utkM1 #WFES2027 #FutureOfEnergy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy
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Qatar’s real estate sector takes center stage. From October 27–29, 2026, Cityscape Qatar 2026 will bring together developers, investors, and industry leaders in Doha to explore real estate projects, investment opportunities, and partnerships shaping the country’s property market. 📍 Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) 🔗 link.informa.com/HyK #CityscapeQatar #Qatar #RealEstate #Investment
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TBY talks to George Ganchev, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh, about navigating Riyadh’s rapidly evolving hospitality market under Vision 2030, prioritizing Saudization and local talent development, and capitalizing on Accor’s footprint to deliver personalized guest experiences. thebusinessyear.com/intervie…
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Digital innovation is transforming pharmaceutical industry. The 15th Pharma IT Summit will bring together CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and digital leaders to explore how AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and automation are shaping the future of pharma. 🔗 pharmaitsummit.com/ #PharmaIT #India #DigitalTransformation
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