Author: Mahdeehassan
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for July 2025, reporting continued growth in passenger volumes and network expansion. In July, Etihad carried 2.0 million passengers, a 19 per cent increase compared to July 2024, when the airline flew 1.7 million guests. The passenger load factor rose to 90 per cent, up from 89 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting strong demand and efficient capacity management. Etihad’s operating fleet now stands at 111 aircraft, supporting a growing network of 81 passenger destinations, up from 76 a…
SBC Summit 2025’s Global Markets Stage will conclude with a focused look at the North American sports betting and iGaming market, one of the industry’s most commercially significant and complex regions. Taking place on Thursday, 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the Global Markets: North America track will round off three days of market-focused content covering Latin America & Brazil, Western Europe and North America. With a combined value of $23.44 billion, the US and Canadian markets are shaped by fierce competition, patchwork regulation, and steep entry costs. Yet, for those able to stand out and innovate, the long-term upside is significant. …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a strategic threat intelligence sharing partnership with Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider. This collaboration brings together two of the most experienced teams in ransomware defense to accelerate detection, enhance protection, and improve response capabilities for more than 300,000 organizations worldwide. The collaboration between Sophos and Halcyon will exchange threat intelligence in real time, including indicators of compromise (IOCs), adversary behaviors, and attack patterns, to enhance ransomware prevention and accelerate response time. Following Halcyon’s recent announcement of a community-focused Ransomware Research Center, this…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: TABREED / ISIN: AEA002201018), the world’s leading and most diversified district cooling company, today announced the results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, reporting revenues of AED 1.11 billion and a net profit of AED 276 million. The results reflect strategic momentum across Tabreed’s platform, with improved margins, cost discipline and sustained demand, laying the foundation for continued growth. Group revenue rose to AED 1.11 billion in H1 2025, marking a 3% year-on-year increase driven by higher cooling demand and significant capacity additions across key markets. Consumption…
Dubai, UAE: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has presented a Green Certificate to Imperium Software Technologies for adoption of sustainable tech solutions hosted on Moro Hub’s Green Cloud. The award was officially presented by Sultan Al Ali, Director of Digital Business at Moro Hub to Sanju Sambasivan, Director of Sales at Imperium Software Technologies. “At Moro Hub, we believe in accelerating digital transformation that aligns with the UAE’s environmental goals. Our Green Cloud is designed to deliver high availability and robust infrastructure and minimize environmental impact. By awarding this Green Certificate to Imperium Software…
SBC has announced the debut shortlist for the inaugural Affiliate Leaders Awards – a new ceremony spotlighting the companies shaping affiliate marketing’s next chapter. This time, it’s the public who holds the power, with open voting deciding which nominees will be celebrated on stage in Lisbon this September. The ceremony will welcome 600 industry leaders to Lisbon’s MEO Arena, located just steps away from the main event venue, Feira Internacional de Lisboa, on Wednesday, 17 September. The evening will celebrate the standout companies shortlisted across 22 fiercely contested categories, and ultimately, honour the winners. While the shortlist was selected by an independent panel…
Q: What is the Legends Charity Game? RS: The Legends Charity Game is something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time, and now it’s finally happening. On Monday, 15 September, right in the heart of Lisbon, a team of Portugal’s greatest football legends will step onto the pitch to take on a global lineup of football legends from across the world. These legends are the players so many of us grew up watching, idols who shaped our love for the game, now coming together for a match that is about more than nostalgia. It’s about charity, and our goal…
Duqm: SEZAD kicked off the Duqm Summer Series on Tuesday, spotlighting AI and automation as key drivers of local business innovation. The inaugural session, featuring Saaed Abdul Ghafoor, CEO, Star Drones offered practical insights into successfully integrating AI into operations. Abdul Ghafoor, whose company built TARIQ, Oman’s first locally manufactured drone, emphasised the transformative potential of AI-driven innovation. “Integrating AI isn’t just about deploying technology it’s about creating a new mindset,” Abdul Ghafoor remarked. “At Star Drones, we’ve seen AI-driven automation cut operational downtime by 40% and improve yield accuracy by nearly 30%. This isn’t just innovation for innovation’s sake,…
Cairo – In a strategic move to strengthen its regional presence and expand across several countries, The Mayor, a leading marketing agency specializing in celebrity and influencer management, hosted an exclusive event in collaboration with UAE-based real estate developer Binghatti. The event took place in Al Alamein, located in Egypt’s North Coast—one of the country’s most attractive summer destinations for both investments and large-scale events. This marks another success for The Mayor, following its highly acclaimed debut event at the Pyramids of Giza. The agency once again showcased its ability to blend luxury, professional execution, and a high-end experiential touch, positioning itself…
London, United Kingdom – Territory Studio, the global creative studio known for its iconic visuals and world-building across games, film, and immersive media, today announces the studio’s expansion into Saudi Arabia. On 8 July 2025, Savvy Games Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Territory, to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s creative capabilities and establish a regional presence. As part of its expansion, Territory Studio will incorporate in Saudi Arabia in 2025, and plans to open a new Riyadh facility in the next year to support developers across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The studio will offer co-development,, asset creation,…