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APCO Evolves MENA Leadership

February 2, 2026
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Perspectives

Five Priorities for Health Care Leaders in 2026 

January 28, 2026
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Perspectives

The CCO’s New Mandate: Reputation in the Age of AI

February 25, 2026
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The Coolcation Story Is Ahead of the Data—and the Gulf Is Ahead of the Story

European travel intent, flight bookings and actual tourist spending are moving in different directions this summer, and Gulf destinations built for heat are capturing demand Mediterranean resorts are losing....

September 23, 2026 / Sofia Santos
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The UAE’s Choreographed Crypto Journey Is Paying Off

Emirates' new crypto payment option for flights reveals how UAE regulators built the licensing infrastructure that let a government body, an airline and a retailer launch digital-asset payments within weeks....

September 18, 2026 / Lana Makhzoumi, Anupama Chand
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Trade, Tariffs and the Midterms: 3 Things Business Leaders Should Watch

APCO's trade policy experts unpack why control of Congress won't reshape the administration's tariff agenda, and what companies should watch across Canada, India and China ahead of the midterms....

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In-Depth Merger Control: The Increasing 'Politicisation' of Merger Control and the Role of Government Affairs

Merger control has become increasingly politicised worldwide, with the US, EU and UK all shifting antitrust and competition policy to serve domestic growth and industrial goals, raising new stakes for dealmakers and their advisers....

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APCO Names John Defterios Chairman for MENA Region to Accelerate Client Advisory Growth

APCO has named veteran journalist John Defterios chairman of its Middle East and North Africa business, pairing his three decades of regional relationships with the firm's advisory and communications capabilities....

September 14, 2026
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Healthy Ageing Requires Healthy Brains: Why Alzheimer’s Must Move up the GCC Policy Agenda

Rising dementia rates across the Gulf threaten workforce productivity, caregiving systems and health infrastructure, making earlier detection, caregiver support and coordinated care pathways urgent policy priorities for GCC governments....

September 14, 2026 / Jumana Nabulsi
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Rob Jekielek Joins APCO As Vice Chair of Intelligence & AI Client Solutions

APCO has named Rob Jekielek vice chair of Intelligence & AI Client Solutions, tasking him with growing Margy, the firm's adaptive intelligence platform, across markets worldwide....

September 11, 2026
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Sustainability Is a Kitchen Table Issue

Climate change hits households through utility bills and grocery costs, not just headlines. Businesses can reframe sustainability by connecting it to affordability and community resilience....

September 10, 2026 / Michelle Lapadula, Emilie Schulze
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The Cheapest Crisis Is the Crisis You Saw Coming: Foresight in a Day

A four-step, low-cost foresight routine helps crisis teams scan trends, map risks and build simple scenarios before problems become expensive emergencies....

September 9, 2026 / Nic Labuschagne
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AI in the EMR: Building Trust in Healthcare’s Next Digital Evolution

Healthcare's AI future will hinge on trust, not technology. As AI reshapes electronic medical records, patients and clinicians alike need clarity on where these tools support care and where human oversight remains essential....

September 9, 2026 / Mackenzie Allen