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Q1 2021

Welcome to the Q1 edition of MEA Markets magazine. Each issue we are devoted to providing you with all of the latest news and features from across the world of business in the Middle East and Africa.

Despite the fact that 2020 was a tumultuous ride to say the least, 2021 has already brought with it ample opportunity to move forward and look to a brighter future. Few places is that opportunity and commitment to future success more evident than across the Middle Eastern and African business landscape. As we kick off 2021’s coverage of the outstanding businesses working in this region, we’ll be highlighting exceptional service, technical brilliance, and corporate class in companies across all manner of sectors and industries.

That focus on technological innovation is something that is particularly prevalent in this latest issue of MEA Markets magazine. From the core innovation of interior design studio Oeuvre Designs and its increasing levels of success, to ongoing commitment to connectivity from Aerocom Group of Companies, there is a bounty of technical brilliance on show this quarter. There is everything from inspiration to ingenuity within these pages, as well as hope that businesses can return to normal following the events of 2020.

For now, enjoy these stories of success and inspirational tales of innovation as we look forward to another quarter of Middle Eastern and African success.

MEA Q4 2020

Q4 2020

Welcome to the Q4 edition of MEA Markets magazine. Each issue we are devoted to providing you with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa.

As 2020 draws to a close and businesses reflect on what has most certainly been a rollercoaster of a year, we decided to cast a light on some extraordinary firms who have gone above and beyond to ensure that they keep delivering their outstanding service, despite of the challenges they have faced.

One firm in particular who has been a shining light during these uncertain times is Alba Cars. Gracing the cover of the last issue of 2020, Alba Cars is on a mission to provide customers with an enjoyable, honest, and transparent service. By further developing the technological side of their business, it allows customers to view and purchase cars from the safety of their own home. The firm has also benefitted due to the shortage of new cars, as it has encouraged people to buy pre-owned cars at affordable cars.

The only thing left to say, is that I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2021.

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Q3 2020

Welcome to the Q3 issue of MEA Markets Magazine. As always, we are dedicated to providing our readers with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa.

Dare I say that we’re moving out of the haze of uncertainty and into more optimistic pastures? While the global pandemic still holds strong, and that is still certainly the case in the greater MEA landscape, there’s less of that all-consuming fear of the unknown and we now have most of the tools in place to tackle it.

While the overall impact is still to be determined, there are reasons to be optimistic – businesses are finding new ways to grow, new ways to develop. Companies all over the Middle East and Africa are highlighting why this vast region is a beacon of perseverance and entrepreneurship, with a dynamism that matches anything the world has to offer. We’ve featured just a few here in this issue, and we hope you enjoy it.

In the meantime, I hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful quarter ahead.

Q2 2020

Welcome to the Q2 issue of MEA Markets Magazine. As always, we are dedicated to providing our readers with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa.

The last few months have been a rather thorough baptism of fire for businesses across the region, with the outlook looking mixed moving forwards for the rest of the year. But, throughout it all, we’re still seeing businesses grow, pivot, evolve, and adapt to this truly unprecedented situation. 

This issue we have featured a few companies that have continued to make waves in their respective industries and have continued to impress as we’ve moved throughout 2020. From technology specialists, to education experts, every business we’ve spotlighted here has endeavoured to keep the ball rolling when everything else has ground almost to a standstill.

In the meantime, I hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful quarter ahead.

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Q1 2020

Welcome to the Q1 issue of MEA Markets Magazine. As always, we are dedicated to providing our readers with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa.

It’s an unprecedented time, to put it lightly, but the world continues on. True, at a more cautious pace as we try and make the typical everyday more …. normal. The world of business, especially, is at a bizarre crossroads, as we continue on where we can, and look to protect what we can’t.

It’s also a time of intense change. Industries that remained traditional are now being forced to adapt to more modern sensibilities and methods of working. Time will tell whether these changes stick, or whether – once this is all over – we collectively slide back into the old. It’s going to be interesting, whatever happens.

But, for now, MEA Markets will spotlight the work of businesses who are going above and beyond. Businesses that are setting the pace, adapting, and driving change. Today, innovation and creativity are needed, with business leaders up and down the region finding new ways to thrive in this otherwise uncertain world we now find ourselves in. Take, for instance, our front cover booker: Eloise R Photography. We spoke with owner Eloise Robbertze in detail about her work as an artist, and her inspirations. Because perhaps, right now, we all could appreciate something precious, rare and beautiful. 

I hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful quarter ahead.

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Q4 2019

Welcome to the Q4 issue of MEA Markets Magazine, the quarterly publication dedicated to providing our readers with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa. As both a leading business hub and hive of busy, vibrant growth, the MEA region offers companies of all sizes with a plethora of growth opportunities. This quarter’s issue shines a spotlight on just a handful of the businesses who have seized these opportunities and capitalised on them.


For instance, on the cover of this issue is LETA Professional Training and Services. Founder Precious Zeinzinger-Tuitz spoke to MEA Markets to discuss how LETA has secured its enduring success in South Africa and how it plans to expand further in the future.

On the other side, we have Vertical Field. As our ‘AgriTech Company of the Year’, Vertical Field have emerged as one of the leading innovators in the emerging Agritech industry, developing solutions designed to improve food supply and quality of life in the urban ecosystem. We spoke with CEO Guy Elitzur to find out more.

But, that’s just a small glimpse of what we have in store for this issue. In the meantime, we hope you have a fantastic start to 2020 – see you in March!

MEA Markets September 2019

MEA Markets September 2019

Welcome to the Q3 issue of MEA Markets, the quarterly publication dedicated to providing you with all of the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa. Featured in the pages of this packed edition includes a diverse range of stories and features from dental practices to a leading communications and public affairs consultancy, even a piece about a South African franchise offering early maths and mental arithmetic education through the use of the Abacus.

 Gracing the cover of this issue, is Noble Dental Smile who has been operating with different dental specialities since their inception in 2009. The award-winning practice offers patients a high standard of care, and have righteously established a strong presence and reputation within their respected industry. Recently, we caught up with Noble Dental Smile’s Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Ahmed M. Shamiyah who kindly revealed more about the innerworkings of the successful practice.

Speaking of successful businesses, we discover more about DigiBlu, an innovative company which helps it’s clients to create multi-purpose Digital Workforces, as well as providing remote delivery and managed services using their Robotics Operations Centre. We spoke with Steve Burke who provided us with a behind the scenes glimpse into the innovative solutions the company consistently offers to their clients.

This is just a small glimpse of what we have in store for you in this insightful issue of MEA Markets Magazine, and we hope that you enjoy reading this month’s edition. Finally, we always love hearing from our readers and so if you have any comments, suggestions or ideas please do get in touch!

MEA Markets June 2019

MEA Markets June 2019

Welcome to the Q2 issue of MEA Markets Magazine! Bringing you all the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa. From companies focused on reducing organic waste at the source to internationally recognised interior design firms, this issue of MEA Markets is packed to the brim with insightful pieces for you to read.

Included in this issue is business solutions provider, Pio-Tech who are defined by an innovation-first approach that champions both digitalisation and futurism. We recently caught up with Mr. Rand Hashem, the Managing Director at the firm, to find out more about their drive to create a paradigm shift in the finance and banking industries.

Another shining light within their respected industry is Opaal Interiors, who have grown rapidly into one of the leading interior design practices not only within Dubai and the UAE, but also internationally. We found out more about the company when we caught up with CEO & Founding Partner, Noor Al Muhaideb who kindly gave us insight into what makes Opaal Interiors an award-winning firm.

Elsewhere in this edition, we discover more about PCE UPS SYSTEMS who have been on a mission since their inception to deliver professional design solutions, premium power quality products and superior services to help their customers unleash their value. Recently, we profiled the firm to find out more about the innovative solutions they provide to their clients on a daily basis.

Here at MEA Markets, we sincerely hope that you thoroughly enjoy reading this insight edition and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

MEA Markets March 2019

MEA Markets March 2019

Welcome to the Q1 issue of MEA Markets Magazine, providing you with all the latest news and features from across the Middle East and Africa region. From collaborations and partnerships to product releases and research findings, this edition of MEA Markets is packed full of insightful pieces.

In recent news, the Global CEO Alliance (GCEOA), a coalition dedicated to bringing the private sector together to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and CDP, a global environmental impact non-profit that drives companies and governments to manage their environmental impacts, have announced that they are partnering to bring the CDP initiative to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both parties will join together and work with UAE policymakers and multi-lateral agencies to expand sustainability disclosure, support regional climate change efforts and promote the value of measuring and reporting on climate strategy and action through CDP’s disclosure platform.

Two other firms which are joining together, are Kodak Alaris and Newgen Software who have recently announced a new global strategic alliance that will provide their customers and channel partners with access to best-in-class solutions to help organizations drive digital business. The alliance is expected to generate new business opportunities for channel partners that work with Alaris and Newgen across geographies, vertical markets, and applications.

In other news, the renowned Dubai-based off-plan developer, Sam Raja has recently announced plans to collaborate with real estate firm, Opus Homes. Since February, Dubai’s property market has been on an incline as the Emirate’s off-plan market recorded its best monthly sales performance since May 2018. This has opened up new avenues for both local developers and foreign investors.

The team here at MEA Markets hope that you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to hearing from you.

MEA Markets December 2018

MEA Markets December 2018

Welcome to the Q4 edition of MEA Markets Magazine, your go to source for the latest news, deals and developments from across both the Middle East and Africa region.

In this month’s issue, we take a closer look at how Marmalade Fish has impacted a staggering 300,000 people, working across governments and the aviation, transportation, pharmaceutical, technology, SaaS, financial services, and energy sectors, operating out of Hubs in UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The firm was formed to awaken consciousness in business and fundamentally change the way employees and customers engage with organisations. We profiled the firm to discover more about how they stay ahead of the game is this dynamic industry.

Elsewhere in this edition, Global Learning International FZ-LLC (GLI) is a consulting firm specialised in developing and implementing innovative educational projects and models by utilising and integrating the latest technologies. We sat down with Managing Partner, Milad Sebaaly who revealed to us the inner-workings of the award-winning firm.

Also in this issue, Gulf Business Consulting is a company born and specialised in the Middle East market and managed by a group of professionals from different countries, cultures and backgrounds with a common goal, to add value to each of their clients through their professional services. Recently, we caught up with Gulf Business Consulting’s CEO, José Diego Manzanera who provided us with a detailed insight into the inner-workings of the firm.

The team here at MEA Markets hope that you enjoy this quarters issue and look forward to seeing you in 2019!

MEA Markets September 2018

MEA Markets September 2018

Welcome to the Q3 issue of MEA Markets Magazine, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest news, deals and developments from across both the Middle East and Africa region.

In recent news, Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, announced on the 25th September 2018 that Ibnsina Pharma (S.A.E.), one of Egypt’s largest distributors of pharmaceutical products, has invested in Infor EAM, Infor d/EPM, Infor M3, Infor SCE (Warehouse Management System), and Infor OS to help unify and integrate its business processes across its developing operations.

In this month’s issue, we take a closer look at InstaShop, an online platform dedicated to fast grocery delivery. Recently, we spoke to the Co-Founder and CEO, John Tsioris, to find out how this company has become one of the leading e-commerce sites in the Middle East.

Elsewhere in this edition, VX Studio is an award-winning developer-led design consultancy firm, based out of Dubai. Currently managing a portfolio worth over US$5 billion, they are one of the leading design firms in the Middle East, with a well-earned reputation for excellence. Taking time to provide us with an insight into the successful firm is Co-founder and CEO, Hamid Kerayechian to find out how the firm has thrived in this notoriously challenging sector.

Also in this issue, we discover more about Zenith Bank (Ghana), which was incorporated in April 2005 as a private limited company and commenced banking operations in September of the same year. Building on Zenith Bank’s considerable reputation in Nigeria, the Ghana subsidiary has created one of the most profitable brands in Ghana. We profiled the institution to see how they have achieved the success that they celebrate today.

Here at MEA Markets, we hope that you thoroughly enjoy reading this edition and we look forward to hearing from you.

MEA Markets June 2018 (Boecker)

MEA Markets June 2018 (Boecker)

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Welcome to the Q2 edition of MEA Markets Magazine, your source for the latest news, deals and developments across the Middle East and Africa region.

In recent news, Riverbed®, The Digital Performance Company™, recently announced the latest release of Riverbed SteelCentral that redefines the application performance management (APM) market with the industry’s first unified APM and end-user experience monitoring solution. This unique approach enables organisations to monitor the digital experience for all applications, and capture every application transaction at a level of depth and quality that is essential for today’s digital business.

Gracing the cover of this edition, is the Middle East’s largest Pest Management, Food Safety and Biosecurity World Class services provider, Boecker®. We recently profiled the firm to discover more about the innovative solutions they have to offer, as well as exploring the secrets behind their incredible accomplishments the company has achieved over the past 24 years.

In this month’s issue we discover more about Peerless, a global leader in designing and supplying a wide range of engineered and power generating industries around the world. Taking time to provide us with an overview of the company, is Peerless Managing Director EMEA and Asia, David Barker who provides us with an insight into the firm.

Elsewhere in this edition, Saudi German Hospital Dubai provides expert medical care to residents and patients throughout the Middle Eastern Region. We profiled the facility as we looked to explore more about the secrets behind its remarkable accomplishments.

Also in this issue, Consolidated Shipping Services Group (CSS Group) is one of the fastest growing NVOCC in the UAE region and a global leader in international transport and logistics. Recently, we profiled the firm to find out more and explore their remarkable success throughout the years.

Here at MEA Markets, we sincerely hope that you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to hearing from you.