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SADAFCO partners with pilgrims welfare association to supply food and dairy products during Hajj
Saudi Arabia's SADAFCO has partnered with the Association of Watering for the Guests of God to supply food and dairy products to Hajj pilgrims. The deal shows how private companies are using association partnerships to advance national service goals.
CBRE NI and Turner and Townsend launch United By Sport to drive sports-led regeneration in Northern Ireland
CBRE NI and Turner & Townsend have launched United By Sport, a multi-stakeholder body to drive sports-led economic regeneration across Northern Ireland. The body unites sporting organisations, industry and government around a shared long-term strategy.
Digital Infrastructure Ireland appoints Ronan Kelly as CEO to drive investment and policy agenda
Digital Infrastructure Ireland has appointed Ronan Kelly as CEO from 1 July 2026 to lead the body's push to reposition Ireland for the next wave of global digital infrastructure investment. The hire comes amid significant policy and energy challenges facing the sector.
MHRA establishes Belfast hub to strengthen Northern Ireland life sciences regulatory support
The MHRA is establishing a Belfast hub to strengthen engagement with Northern Ireland's life sciences sector and offer direct regulatory access. The move shows how regulatory bodies are deepening regional presence to accelerate innovation.
Conall Bolger shortlisted for CEO of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for transformative sector leadership last year, Conall Bolger, CEO of Solar Ireland, was shortlisted for CEO of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for delivering groundbreaking policy achievements, championing diversity through WISE(IR), and driving significant solar capacity expansion across Ireland's renewable energy landscape. Bolger's strategic direction addressed critical barriers constraining Ireland's solar sector development, converting fragmented advocacy into unified policy influence whilst positioning the association as essential to achieving national decarbonisation targets and accelerating the transition from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy infrastructure.
Closing the Gap: How Irish Associations Can Lead the Responsible AI Readiness Agenda
PwC Ireland finds only 19% of Irish organisations treat responsible AI as a company-wide priority, with EU AI Act enforcement due in August 2026. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on AI governance, CPD, and standards.
Vietnam launches first dedicated M&A association to professionalise corporate restructuring market
Vietnam has launched the VMAA, its first specialised M&A body, as demand for corporate restructuring and strategic capital rises across the country. The association aims to standardise Vietnam's growing M&A market.
Indonesia launches Philippines business association to strengthen bilateral trade and investment
Indonesia has launched the Indonesia-Philippines Business Association in Cebu to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties. The body will facilitate trade missions, business matching and investment promotion between the two ASEAN economies.
NIFHA welcomes social housing delivery rise but calls for sustained funding to meet targets
NIFHA has welcomed a 17% rise in social housing starts in 2025/26 but warned that sustained funding is needed to meet Programme for Government targets. The response underlines the pressures facing Northern Ireland's housing association sector.
FAI appoints Paula Brady as head of refereeing in strategic leadership move
The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Paula Brady as head of refereeing, a strategic role spanning grassroots to international level. The appointment reflects how national sports associations are professionalising governance and development structures.
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