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Riyadh to Host Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025: Largest Road Safety and Mobility Industry Exhibition Supported by RGA as Official Strategic Partner

Mid East Info

08-07-2025

Automotive
Mid East Info

Riyadh to Host Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025: Largest Road Safety and Mobility Industry Exhibition Supported by RGA as Official Strategic Partner

Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025 will take place from December 1 st to 3 rd 2025, at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, Saudi Arabia This year, witness a new World Future Road Forum- a bespoke initiative designed to highlight Saudi Arabia's leadership in road infrastructure The Expo is expected to attract over 7,000 attendees from 30+ countries Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8th July 2025: Informa, the leading global organiser of events in the Middle East, is proud to announce the return of the Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025, taking place from December 1st to 3rd at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre in Saudi Arabia. Launched in 2022 with successful editions in Riyadh, and Jeddah, the 2025 event marks the Expo's third edition in the Kingdom solidifying its position as the region's largest and most influential mobility exhibition focused exclusively on road safety and urban mobility expansion. The Roads General Authority (RGA) of Saudi Arabia returns as the Official Strategic Partner of Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025. RGA's continued involvement, coupled with the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Badr Abdullah Al-Dulami, Vice Minister, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, and CEO, Roads General Authority (RGA), highlights an unwavering commitment and a shared vision in alignment with the future of road safety and mobility innovation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Excellency Eng. Badr Abdullah Al-Dulami emphasized that the RGA's sponsorship reflects its commitment to adopting the latest advanced technologies in road safety and staying updated on global advancements and innovations that support the strategic objectives of the road sector, where safety is a key pillar. He highlighted that the Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025 serves as a platform to explore these global experiences. His Excellency Eng. Badr Abdullah Al-Dulami also noted that Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in road safety with continued guidance and support of the experienced leadership and the active collaboration among members of The Ministerial Committee for Road Safety in KSA. This joint effort has resulted in a more than 57% reduction in road fatalities. He further added, Saudi Arabia has advanced to fourth place among G20 countries in road quality, a result of adopting modern technologies, promising projects, and strategic investments. He appreciates the vital role played by the private sector as a strategic partner in elevating road safety standards across the Kingdom. With its ambitious Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to make bold strides in transforming its transportation infrastructure further improving road safety, expanding the national highway network, and fuelling economic growth through targeted infrastructure investments. Through the Saudi Highway Code transformative national framework by the Roads General Authority (RGA), the kingdom is aiming to standardise and elevate the Kingdom's road infrastructure development and management. With a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and sustainability, the Code sets rigorous benchmarks while supporting future-ready transportation, including autonomous vehicle integration and environmentally responsible development. It stands as a cornerstone in Saudi Arabia's journey toward a safer, smarter, and more connected mobility landscape. For the first time, the expo will also host World Future Road Forum 2025. The Forum is a bespoke initiative designed to highlight Saudi Arabia's leadership in road infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and future-ready solutions, the Forum reflects the Kingdom's modern aspirations and rich heritage through its branding and focus areas. Some of the key themes of the forum includes smart roads, climate resilience, decarbonisation, and AI integration. The agenda of the forum is to host interactive sessions featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and live demonstrations on pivotal topics such as road safety innovations, sustainable materials for construction, AI-driven traffic management. Ahmed Khalil, Portfolio Director, Informa remarked, 'We are proud to see the continued expansion and growing impact of the Saudi Intermobility Expo with every edition. Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Eng. Badr Abdullah Al-Dulami, and through our strategic alliance with the Roads General Authority, we are excited to bring the exhibition back to Riyadh this year, with much stronger commitments and innovative initiatives. We are paving the way to form meaningful collaborations and strategic discussions that will have a lasting impact on the future of mobility, not only within the Kingdom, but across the wider MENA region.' The event aims to attract global stakeholders, building on long-term international partnerships that make a lasting impact by setting new benchmarks for road safety, sustainability, and innovation globally, showcasing Saudi Arabia's forward-thinking infrastructure initiatives. It further emphasises on strengthening Saudi Arabia's reputation as a global leader in road infrastructure, fostering deeper collaborations with international entities and governments. The exhibition also aims to inspire the next generation of engineers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs by highlighting cutting-edge advancements and opportunities within the road infrastructure sector. 'With immense support from RGA, the exhibition will host global stakeholders and exhibitors to engage directly with the key decision-makers shaping Saudi Arabia's transport landscape, positioning the Expo as a must-attend gathering for anyone driving the future of mobility in the region.' Ahmed Khalil further added. The Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025 is expected to attract over 7,000 attendees from 30+ countries. The event will feature an impressive lineup, including more than 500 VIP guests, over 100 sponsors, upwards of 70 speakers, and more than 50 seminars. Prominent sponsors and exhibitors include Makani Parking, Chainzone, IDEX Services, Midsign Cyprus, Roads Technology Company, Al Haramain Industrial Group, Passing Road Group, Qudra, Borum A/S, IMEVA SPA, Safety Triangle, SWARCO to name a few. For more information and to register, visit Saudi Intermobility Expo 2025.

Informa TechTarget, Salesloft Partner to Accelerate Revenue with Data-Driven Prospecting

Yahoo

01-07-2025

Business
Yahoo

Informa TechTarget, Salesloft Partner to Accelerate Revenue with Data-Driven Prospecting

TechTarget Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) is one of the best IT stocks to buy according to analysts. On June 23, Informa TechTarget announced a partnership and integration with Salesloft, which is a Revenue Orchestration Platform. The collaboration aims to help mutual customers grow revenue by enabling precise and data-driven prospecting, as well as efficiently engaging prospects who are actively in a buying journey. The core of this integration is to streamline workflows between Informa TechTarget's Priority Engine intent data platform and Salesloft's engagement capabilities. Priority Engine provides insights into actively researching buyers and buying groups by using its trusted editorial communities, which include 220+ highly targeted technology-specific websites and over 50 million permissioned first-party audience members. A woman in a virtual conference room speaking to a global audience on a webcast. The integration allows sales teams to easily and automatically push 'Active Prospects' from Priority Engine directly into relevant and topically aligned Salesloft cadences every week, thereby reducing the time between identifying intent signals and initiating sales outreach. By delivering active and permissioned contacts into Salesloft cadences, the integration helps sellers engage the right people with the right message at the right time. TechTarget Inc. (NASDAQ:TTGT) provides purchase intent-driven marketing and advertising campaigns in North America, the UK, and internationally. While we acknowledge the potential of TTGT as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Middle East Event Show 2025 concludes on a high, championing excellence in the events industry

Zawya

25-06-2025

Business
Zawya

Middle East Event Show 2025 concludes on a high, championing excellence in the events industry

More than 5,600 professionals, 100+ exhibitors, and 90+ speakers gathered for MEES 2025, culminating in a spectacular celebration of talent and creativity at the Middle East Event Awards. Dubai, UAE – The 16th edition of the Middle East Event Show (MEES) drew to a powerful close, reinforcing its standing as the region's premier platform for live events, experiences, and MICE innovation. For the first time hosted at Sheikh Maktoum Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, MEES 2025 delivered a dynamic blend of thought leadership, cutting-edge showcases, and unmatched networking, attracting over 5,600 attendees from across the globe. The show officially opened on 17 June, led by Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President – Venue Services Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, with Exhibition Director Amar Daginawala and Alan Kelly, Commercial & Strategy Director at Informa. Together, they set the stage for two days of bold ideas and meaningful exchange. 'This region is entering an ultra-accelerated era of event expansion, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,' said Amar Daginawala, Exhibition Director of the Middle East Event Show as the industry gears up for the next chapter in Saudi Arabia from 17 – 18 September 2025 at The Arena Riyadh. This year will mark the launch of the Saudi Event Awards that will recognise the exceptional growth and innovation of the events industry in the Kingdom. 'As the industry rapidly scales, conversations around growing the full ecosystem, talent, infrastructure, and innovation, have never been more important. We need to ensure we're expanding capacity with purpose: building internal capability while attracting the right expertise to help shape the future of events in the region.' His remarks come at a time when the regional events industry is growing rapidly. The GCC events sector, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia is valued at USD 78 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 121 billion by 2029, growing at a rate of 9% each year. Saudi Arabia's event management market is the fastest growing in the region, set to more than double from USD 2.6 billion in 2024 to USD 5.4 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 11%. Backed by Vision 2030 and major infrastructure projects, the Kingdom's MICE sector is also gaining momentum and set to grow significantly in the coming years. Where Ideas, Innovation, and Industry Converged Spanning 17–18 June, the exhibition and seminar program brought together trailblazers from more than 40 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, the UK, and the USA. With over 100 exhibitors on the show floor, attendees explored the latest in AV production, logistics, technology, creative services, staffing, and venue capabilities. The content-rich agenda featured 35+ live sessions across two stages, spotlighting insights from leaders at Coca-Cola Arena, DXB LIVE, One World Rental, Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Electra, Ethara, PurpleGlo, and others. Discussions focused on sustainability, culture-led programming, immersive tech, generative AI, and monetization strategies reshaping audience engagement. Buildup Powers Bold Experiences Across the Region As a returning Platinum Sponsor at the Middle East Event Show 2025, Buildup reinforced its position as a driving force in the region's live events and exhibitions industry. With a portfolio spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, Buildup has delivered high-impact projects for global platforms such as ADIPEC, GITEX, IDEX, Cityscape Global, and ATM, partnering with leading organisations including ADNOC, EDGE, Tawazun Council, the Ministry of Interior (KSA), and NHC. Their presence at MEES 2025 reflects not just visibility, but a deeper commitment to shaping the future of experiential events. With over 17 years of regional and international expertise, Buildup continues to expand its services and creative capabilities across new markets. Their approach goes beyond execution, focusing on immersive brand storytelling, market insight, and innovative design. As the region's experience economy evolves at pace, Buildup's long-term vision is clear: to champion purposeful partnerships, deliver meaningful impact, and set a new benchmark for excellence across the events and exhibitions space. A Night of Recognition: The Middle East Event Awards 2025 On 19 June, the spotlight shifted to Madinat Jumeirah for the Middle East Event Award, a glittering celebration of the region's most impactful and visionary achievements. Over 1,000 industry leaders came together to honour excellence across 32 categories, from large-scale productions to rising stars and game-changing innovations. 'The awards are a reminder that every event is a creative and operational triumph, powered by people who dream big and deliver even bigger,' said Naomi Warmington, Senior Sustainability Manager at Informa Global and a Judge at the Middle East Event Awards. 'We're here to celebrate the imagination, resilience, and ambition shaping the future of experiences in the region.' Winners of the Middle East Event Awards 2025: Best Arts and Culture Event – ImaginExperience for Hegra After Dark Best Association / Corporate Meeting – Joe Lewis Company (JLC) for Forbes 30/50 International Womens Day Summit Best Community Event – DXB LIVE, Dubai World Trade Centre for Hatta Cultural Nights 2024-2025 Best Employer of the Year (<100 employees) – Pop Up Global & Solas Middle East Best Employer of the Year (>100 employees) – dmg events Best Entertainment Production – People for 53rd UAE Eid Al Eithad Celebration Best Event Agency of the Year – People Best Event Logistics Provider of the Year – EFM Global Best Event Marketing Campaign of the Year – Live Nation Middle East Presents Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour Abu Dhabi, in partnership with DCT Best Event on a Budget – DXB LIVE, Dubai World Trade Centre for Dubai Coffee Festival 2024 Best Event Photography & Videography – HH Photoshoot 2025 Best Event Recruitment Agency – ESMOS Recruitment Best Event Space Design & Décor – Designlab Experience for Layali Diriyah 2025 Best Exhibition of the Year (<10,000 sqm) – NAC Fairs for The Baby Expo Dubai Best Exhibition of the Year (>10,000 sqm) – Tahaluf for LEAP Best Festival of the Year – Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi for Kayan Wellness Festival 2025 by LINKVIVA Best Light & Sound Solution – Creative Technology for Harry Potter Best Music Event – Live Nation Middle East Presents Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour Abu Dhabi, in partnership with DCT Best Social Event – fischerAppelt for 30 Years Anniversary Qatar Foundation Best Sporting Event – BONA FIDE for The Longines Global Champions Tour Final & The Global Champions Arabian Tour 2024 Best Staffing Agency of the Year – eventlab Best Stand Design & Build (<100 sqm) – DXB LIVE, Dubai World Trade Centre for FujiFilm at Medlab Middle East 2025 & The Collective for MINI at Downtown Design Best Stand Design & Build (>100 sqm) –Buildup for Tawazun Council Stand at IDEX 2025 Best Supplier of the Year – ELECTRA & ShowTex Best Sustainability Initiative – People for 53rd UAE Eid Al Eithad Celebration Best Temporary Venue or Structure – ELECTRA for CHANEL Haute Joaillerie Sport Dinner and Exhibition Best Use of New Technology at an Event – The Originals + Dubai Future Foundation for Our Future(s) Best Venue (<10,000 sqm) – Space42 Arena Best Venue (>10,000 sqm) – Etihad Arena Best Video Solution – Creative Technology for LIWA Outstanding Brand Activation Event – Informa for World Health Expo (WHX) Young Achiever of the Year – Ailsa Williamson from Tahaluf The celebrations of the industry do not come to a close yet as the Saudi Event Awards launch in Riyadh on 18 September with 28 award categories. The awards will gather the who's who of the MICE and live industry honouring companies and people who have delivered exceptional projections in the Kingdom. The Future Starts Now As the curtains close on MEES 2025, the energy, momentum, and ambition it sparked will continue to resonate across the region's growing experience economy. The show will return in 2026, with even greater reach, deeper impact, and a renewed commitment to pushing the boundaries of what live events can achieve. For more information about the Middle East Event Show, please visit the official website: To find out how you can participate in the upcoming Saudi Event Show, visit CONTACT: Tricia Jimenea Email: tricia@ Zyad Mesallati Email: zyad@ About Informa Connect Informa Connect is a division of Informa plc, a global business that is listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100. Informa plc. has a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries with 11,000+ colleagues. Informa Connect is a live events and digital platform specialist connecting individuals and professionals with knowledge, ideas and opportunities. Our purpose is to champion the specialist. Through hundreds of powerful brands, we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions. Operating major branded events in Finance, Biotech & Pharma and in a number of other specialist markets and connect communities online year-round.

Business live: FTSE 100 opens down after Trump warning to Tehran

Times

17-06-2025

Business
Times

Business live: FTSE 100 opens down after Trump warning to Tehran

The FTSE 100 has opened down 40 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 8,835.33, days after hitting a new all-time high, with concerns about increased tensions in the Middle East. The more UK-focused FTSE 250 dipped 12 points, or 0.06 per cent. Brent crude, which was higher earlier on concerns over supply from Iran, was down 0.4 per cent at $72.96 a barrel. Earlier safe-haven buying of gold eased with the price flat at $3,385.09 an ounce. The pound was down against the dollar at $1.36. In other corporate news this morning: Informa: The FTSE 100 events and academic publishing group said it was on track to meet full-year expectations before its annual general meeting later this morning. The company reported underlying revenue growth of 9.3 per cent for the five months to May 31. Morgan Sindall: The construction and infrastructure company expects full-year results for 2025 will be significantly ahead of its previous expectations. Trading has been strong in its fit-out and construction businesses. It is the second uplift in its outlook since its results in February. Asos: The online fashion retailer has announced the departure of its finance director Dave Murray, who will leave the group at the end of this month. The retailer has appointed Aaron Izzard, his deputy at present, to succeed him. The FTSE 100 industrial equipment hire group has warned that rental revenue in the current financial year will slow to between 0 per cent and 4 per cent amid continued weakness in the US construction market. The warning came as Ashtead posted full-year results that showed operating profits slipped 5 per cent to $2.12 billion, from $2.23 billion, in the 12 months to the end of April. Revenue fell 1 per cent to $10.79 billion from $10.85 billion as the company reported 4 per cent growth in group rental revenue. Ashtead said it was on track to shift its primary listing to the US in the first three months of 2026. America accounted for 98 per cent of operating profits last year and is home to Ashtead's Sunbelt rentals division. John Lewis has poached Anna Braithwaite, the former marketing director of Marks & Spencer, as its new chief customer officer. Braithwaite was a key figure behind the transformation of M&S. Isabella Fish, retail editor, writes that the move signals renewed ambition in John Lewis's attempt to win back the shoppers of middle England. As chief customer officer, Braithwaite will oversee marketing and customer experience across all John Lewis channels. Her focus will be on reviving the brand's core promise of quality, value and service. She will join John Lewis on October 1. European markets are expected to open down after President Trump left the G7 early to return to Washington and urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran as fighting between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day. Trump is also reported to have called the US national security council to be ready on his return. The FTSE 100 is forecast to open 48 points, or 0.5 per cent lower, with stock markets in Germany and France expected to fall as investors move into safe-haven assets. Gold rose close to $3,400 an ounce after dropping yesterday. The dollar strengthened and yields on US government bonds fell as investor bought Treasuries, traditionally a safe haven investment although recent events suggest their status may be shifting. Brent crude gained 0.78 per cent to $73.77 a barrel on concerns about supply from Iran, a big Opec oil producer. • For the latest on the Middle East tensions, follow here 1 Businesses intend to lay off staff and increase prices to deal with the £25 billion rise in payroll taxes announced by Rachel Reeves at the October budget, researchers have said. Of 500 owners of businesses, 33 per cent plan to reduce headcount, says a survey by Censuswide. 2 Oil prices receded and equities rose as traders bet that the Iran-Israel conflict would not escalate into a wider war. Reports that Iran is seeking a peace deal and evidence that oil supplies are unaffected reversed a sharp rally in crude prices. 3 The prospect of a takeover bid for Metro Bank sent shares in the lender surging to their highest in more than two years. The stock rose by 18.4 per cent after it was reported Pollen Street Capital, owner of Shawbrook Bank, made an approach. 4 German-owned Ensus, Britain's biggest producer of carbon dioxide for use in operating theatres and food and drink, has threatened closure as a result of the US-UK trade deal. 5 Entain's US betting and gaming joint venture raised full-year revenue and profit guidance. In a trading update, the group said 'positive momentum' of BetMGM continued in the second quarter. 6 Jaguar Land Rover has downgraded its earnings forecast and cashflow expectations for this year. JLR said its profit margins in the year to March would come in between 5 per cent and 7 per cent.

Informa Maintains Guidance After Growth in Key Segments

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