Author: Mahdeehassan

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces AviLease has agreed to place an order for 20 Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 10 Airbus A350F aircraft. This will be the first Rolls-Royce powered freighter aircraft to operate in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce, said: “Aviation enables growth and connectivity across the world and this contribution is perfectly symbolised in air freight. We’re proud that AviLease has selected the Airbus A350F powered by our highest thrust engine, the Trent XWB-97. The Trent XWB-97, like all of our modern Trent engines benefits from our £1bn investment…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, to launch a strategic academic partnership that will accelerate collaboration in AI research, education, and ethics. The agreement was signed at the MBZUAI campus by Professor Eric Xing, MBZUAI President and University Professor, and Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz, SUAD Chancellor and University Professor, in the presence of senior leaders from both institutions. The partnership supports MBZUAI’s vision to serve as a global epicenter for AI innovation and research, expanding through its Institute of Foundation Models labs in France…

Dubai: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has been honoured with top distinctions at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2025, a distinguished recognition of the bank’s global, regional, and local leadership in Islamic finance offerings. The Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards are given to Islamic financial institutions that have demonstrated outstanding performance, made an impact in their respective markets and contributed to the development of the Islamic banking and finance industry.   Emirates Islamic was awarded the prestigious title of ‘The World’s Best Islamic Digital Bank’, ‘The Middle East’s Best Islamic Digital Bank’, and ‘The UAE’s Best Islamic Digital Bank’.…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Memac Ogilvy announced today that it has been appointed by Huawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices, as the public relations partner for its two core businesses – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) for UAE, and Huawei Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Middle East. The partnership comes as Huawei pushes the boundaries of connectivity and innovation in line with its mission to bring digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world. Memac Ogilvy will provide the full suite of PR services for the two Huawei…

Doha, London – beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast every match of the Premier League (PL) in 24 countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) until the end of the 2027/28 season, further solidifying its position as the global home of sports. Premier League fans in MENA will be able to watch all 380 games each season live and exclusive on the group’s flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, in Arabic and English, in addition to having access to comprehensive magazine programming, including pre- and post-match shows, as…

Muscat – Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable empowerment and inclusive growth, Sohar International, in collaboration with Sharakah, concluded the “Sohar International Women SMEs Development Program” with a graduation ceremony held recently at Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC. The event was held under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Ahmed Hassan Alawi Al Dheeb, Vice Chairman of the General Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. Sohar International was represented at the event by Eng. Aisha Al Saifi, Chief Transformation Officer,, Mr. Mazin Mahmood Al Raisi, Chief Marketing Officer and Mr. Abdul Qadir Al Sumali, Chief Retail and Premier Banking Officer of Sohar…

Rolls-Royce has officially opened a new headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support its Power Systems division. The new facility is further evidence of the company’s longterm commitment to Africa and will support the growing fleet of Power Systems’ mtu mobile and stationary power solutions across critical sectors such as energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil & gas. Located in a specially adapted facility spanning approximately 6,000m², the new site consolidates core customer-facing functions into a central hub, including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training. It complements RollsRoyce’s existing footprint in South Africa, with…

Cairo, Egypt – SODIC, Egypt’s leading real estate developer, proudly announces the early delivery of VYE, its pioneering next-generation development in New Zayed. This milestone comes in line with SODIC’s stellar reputation for timely and ahead of schedule delivery, which the developer has maintained for almost three decades. Designed around the pillars of innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven living, VYE is home to the largest solar-powered residential project in Africa and the second largest in the Middle East, setting a new benchmark for future-ready living. With over 108 units scheduled for handover this month, contributing to a total of 1,783 units set…

Dubai, UAE: In a city where luxury is a lifestyle and heritage is held in the highest regard, a new name has arrived – not with noise, but with unmistakable presence. MAIA by Nicola Morris, one of the most exclusive sources for collectible and limited edition Hermès handbags, has officially launched in the Middle East. From rare Birkins and archival treasures to sought-after classics in hard-to-find or seasonal colours, MAIA offers a private and highly personal experience for collectors, connoisseurs and cultural tastemakers alike. The woman behind MAIA, Nicola Morris (née Robinson), is more than a curator, she is a custodian…

Bangkok, Thailand 16 June 2025 – Central Chidlom, the flagship store of Central Department Store Group under Central Retail, proudly unveils its newly transformed destination as ‘The Store of Bangkok’ – an exceptional luxury shopping experience designed for international visitors and discerning Middle Eastern travellers. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s premier shopping district, Central Chidlom sets the standard for luxury retail by seamlessly combining world-class international brands with exquisite Thai craftsmanship. The destination provides exceptional convenience with direct access to Chit-Lom BTS Skytrain station and proximity to Bangkok’s most prestigious five-star hotels, renowned restaurants, and iconic cultural landmarks. A…