Trade Show Postponed: Euroshop Middle East Moves to 2027 June 25, 2026 by Valentin Klaß The Dubai debut of the Euroshop spinoff is pushed back by one year. Messe Duesseldorf and its Gulf Office cite the need for better conditions on the ground — and they are not the only ones adjusting their plans in the region.
$1.7b Project: Abu Dhabi Confirms Yas Island Sphere May 26, 2026May 15, 2026 by John Berkovich Sphere Entertainment and DCT Abu Dhabi have confirmed Yas Island as the site for Sphere Abu Dhabi, with the US$1.7 billion venue expected to open by the end of 2029.
LED: Planar Launches LED Series for Live Events May 15, 2026 by John Berkovich Planar has launched Mantis, a new indoor rental LED video wall series designed for fast setup and teardown, with a European rollout planned under sister brand Leyard Europe.
Dubai: Hills Advertising Invests USD 265m in DooH May 12, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Dubai-based out-of-home media company Hills Advertising is making a major bet on Digital Out of Home. The company has been awarded new long-term advertising contracts that will see more of its static bridge banner inventory converted into digital billboards across the Emirate. The total investment volume amounts to approximately AED 971.3 million (USD 265 million).
UAE: New Capital City DooH Network April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Compared to Dubai, the UAE is still an underserved DooH market. Now, Abu Dhabi is getting a new roadside network with MMG Group (Backlite, Meida 247, Viola) rolling out LED totems along the city’s main arterial roads including the famous corniche.
People: Navori Strengthens IMEA & APAC Leadership April 21, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team Navori Labs promotes long-time leader Issa Makhamreh to VP Sales IMEA & APAC. The CMS software company sees these emerging markets as key growth areas and is committed to expanding through its partner-first digital signage strategy.
Infocomm Edge: Avixa Postpones Dubai Show to 2027 April 20, 2026April 17, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Due to the onfoing Middle East conflict, Avixa delays the debut of Infocomm Edge to 2027. A smaller, invite-only “Edge Preview” in 2026 will set the stage for the full-scale launch in Dubai.
Dubai: PHI Advertising to Build New Roadside OoH April 15, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team Dubai is continuing to expand its regulated out-of-home advertising network, with new roadside digital and static assets planned along some of the emirate’s busiest highway corridors.
Retail Media: Carrefour Israel Deploys 4,000 Smart Carts April 20, 2026April 8, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Carrefour Israel is rolling out 4,000 smart shopping carts to unlock retail media, personalize the in-store journey, and turn the trolley into a high-margin touchpoint.
Energy Shock: Why the Digital Signage Industry Needs to Brace for Impact April 15, 2026April 7, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As the Western world celebrated Easter, the traditional symbols of hope and renewal have been overshadowed by a grim geopolitical reality. With the escalating conflict in Iran evolving into a full-scale energy crisis, the digital signage industry must now prepare for a “long-lasting” shock that will challenge logistics, and operational costs for months to come.
