Author: Mahdeehassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has welcomed the inaugural flight from Addis Ababa, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most awarded carrier. The arrival marks the launch of a strategic new route that enhances connectivity between the UAE and Africa’s fast-growing capital cities. The flight, which arrived in the early hours of July 16, was greeted with a special commemorative ceremony at AUH to celebrate the growing partnership between Abu Dhabi Airports and Africa’s leading aviation group. This new daily service reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global gateway, significantly extending its footprint in East Africa – a…

International stars of the football world are coming together in Lisbon this September for the Legends Charity Game in order to raise funds for communities suffering from the effects of war and local tensions around the world. Timed to coincide with theSBC Summit in Lisbon, the Legends Charity Game on Monday 15 September is a highly anticipated match between Portugal Legends vs. World Legends, featuring some of the biggest names in the history of football. The Legends will compete in front of 60,000 Fans, and in front of millions of people that will watch the game online / on TV. With strong…

SBC Summit 2025 will once again shine a light on the industry’s most pressing responsibility of safeguarding players, with a dedicated Player Protection stage running throughout the event from September 16–18 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). The Player Protection stage will offer the event’s 30,000 delegates an examination of how industry ethics intersect with regulation, technology, and player behaviour, featuring insights from experienced professionals across the sector. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Player protection has rightly evolved from a regulatory checkbox to a core business strategy. As global frameworks tighten and consumer expectations rise, the operators that succeed…

UAE: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) announced the winners of the second edition of the ‘Future Research Competition’, which aimed to promote scientific inquiry and legal innovation, aligning with its strategic vision to advance knowledge while supporting legal and judicial research. The competition witnessed robust participation, with over 50 research papers and scientific books submitted and rigorously evaluated through a three-stage process to determine adherence to scientific standards, complete peer review, and perform final judging. The submissions were based on relevant themes like space law, green economy, sustainable development, startups, cybersecurity, and AI applications. H.E. Dr Ibtisam Al-Badwawi, Director General of…

Dubai, UAE: Deliverect, a leading global food tech SaaS company, today announced it has processed one billion orders – a key milestone that underscores the company’s digital scale and industry-leading integration network by leveraging the power of AI to unlock efficiency, speed and bottom-line profit in modern restaurant operations. The significant achievement further solidifies Deliverect’s position as the world’s leading solutions provider for enterprise digital ordering – the company serves more than 69,000 locations across 52 countries with a 99.95% uptime rate that restaurant and retail operators depend on. Zhong Xu, CEO of Deliverect, said: “Reaching one billion orders is a…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a landmark move set to reshape lifestyle-led real estate in the capital, ALAIN, a leading Abu Dhabi-based asset management company, in partnership with Vida Hotels & Resorts, proudly announces the launch of Vida Residences Saadiyat Island the first Vida-branded residences in Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island, home to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim and Zayed National Museum, is the cultural soul of the UAE, where soft sandy shores meet world-renowned museums and galleries. Just minutes from the city centre yet surrounded by calm, it offers residents an unmatched blend of cultural vibrancy, architectural excellence,…

Cairo – During a special event held yesterday and attended by prominent figures from Egypt’s tech sector, Jumia Egypt, a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, announced its strategic partnership with Intella, a company specialized in Arabic AI (artificial intelligence) technologies, to launch a new and innovative experience: voice ordering through the intelligent assistant Ziila, using the Egyptian dialect. Attendees witnessed the first live demonstration of this new product, with Abdellatif Olama, CEO of Jumia Egypt, placing the very first voice order using Ziila in front of all guests, affirming the product’s readiness to become an integral part of the everyday user…

Chart-topping artists Joel Corry and Imanbek will headline SBC Summit 2025’s Opening Party at Urban Beach, Lisbon, on Tuesday, 16 September. The event will welcome thousands of industry professionals for an evening of high-energy networking and world-class entertainment at one of Lisbon’s hottest summer venues. Joel Corry will bring his signature blend of dance, UKG, and pop music that has earned him over 4 billion streams worldwide. The artist behind UK number one “Head & Heart” (featuring MNEK) and chart hit “Sorry” has collaborated with industry heavyweights Charli XCX, RAYE, David Guetta, and Tom Grennan. His debut album, “Another Friday Night,” was the highest-selling UK dance album of 2023. Corry’s talents have…

DUBAI, UAE – Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, is proud to announce its ranking as the 5th highest off-plan seller in volume for the first half of 2025, according to Property Monitor and Oqood. This impressive achievement reflects a period of unprecedented growth, record-breaking sales, and a robust pipeline of new projects, firmly establishing Samana Developers as a leading force in Dubai’s thriving real estate market. Ascending the Ranks: Rapid Growth and Market Share Samana Developers has demonstrated an extraordinary trajectory in recent years. The company achieved a staggering 600% growth in 2023 and secured a 2.8% market share…

Riyadh, KSA — In an ambitious move to take control of its sales channel, leading Saudi bottled water brand Nova Water has successfully transformed its mobile app into a high performing commercial engine, thanks to a results focused performance campaign executed by Platformance in collaboration with Mindshare KSA. In a category where shelf competition is fierce and price often becomes the default differentiator, Nova Water sought to go beyond third party retail channels and establish a direct relationship with its customers. The brand’s goal: boost app orders, increase customer acquisition, and enhance margins through a digitally led sales model. Platformance and…