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Events Venture Group invests in Explori

Events Venture Group (EVG), venture-backed community connecting event founders and entrepreneurs, announced its strategic investment in Explori, a leading provider of standardised feedback, benchmarking, and intelligence for the global events industry. Under the completion of the investment, Explori will be positioned to: accelerate product and AI innovation; expand its global intelligence services; and strengthen its role as the go-to source for event performance benchmarking and attendee, exhibitor and sponsor insights.

Messe Frankfurt launches new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

International exhibition organiser, Messe Frankfurt, launched a new subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, aiming to strengthen Messe Frankfurt’s regional presence and help shape the future of the MICE sector in the Middle East. At the same time, Azzan Mohamed is also appointed as Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, reporting to CEO Ted Bloom of Messe Frankfurt Middle East (Dubai). Azzan Mohamed will be responsible for all commercial matters and for the existing event portfolio. He will also develop new sector-specific formats, manage governmental relations and ensure that the company’s activities are in line with both corporate objectives and local stakeholder needs.

RX launches WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia

RX Global, a leading company in events and exhibitions announced to launch World Travel Market (WTM) Spotlight in Saudi Arabia, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Centre (RFECC), Saudi Arabia, running from 29th September to 1st October 2026. WTM Spotlight is a new brand and launch within the WTM portfolio, focusing on a specific market and creating invaluable opportunities for regional and international exhibitors and visitors.

Made-in-China.com up in revenues and profits

Shenzhen-listed Focus Technology, which owns and operates the B2B trading platform Made-in-China.com, announced its financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2025. Revenues were US$128 million, representing year-on-year growth of 16%. Profit in the reported period increased by 26% year-on-year, reaching US$41 million. Diluted earnings per share in the six-month period were RMB 0.9291 (US$0.13). As of 30th June, the company reported that Made-in-China.com platform had 28,699 paid members. At the same time, “AI Mai” service had more than 13,000 members.