Author: Mahdeehassan
QBurst, a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q™, has appointed Shivkumar Subramaniam as Regional Head, Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE. The appointment underscores QBurst’s strategic commitment to building a locally-rooted presence in the Middle East and strengthening its ability to serve enterprises and governments across the region. The Middle East represents […]
UAE-based blockchain infrastructure startup Utexo has raised $7.5 million in a seed funding round led by Tether, with participation from Big Brain Holdings, Portal Ventures, Franklin Templeton, Maven11 Capital, and Fulgur Ventures. Founded in 2025 by Chris Hutchinson and Viktor Ihnatiuk, the company develops enterprise-grade software infrastructure that enables financial institutions, digital wallets, and exchanges to process USDT stablecoin payments directly on the Bitcoin network. The funding will support the expansion of Utexo’s technology, which leverages layer-2 protocols such as Lightning and RGB to enable faster, private, and low-cost stablecoin transactions for global payment providers. Press release: UAE-based blockchain infrastructure startup…
The SEC investigation has been formally concluded, with a decision to seek no penalties or enforcement action against the Company, founder and Co-CEO YT Jia, FF President Jerry Wang, or any other Company team members. With the SEC concluding its investigation, the Company gains regulatory clarity and the ability to fully focus efforts on its core businesses. FF can also now further advance potential strategic financing and strategic partnerships and could gain more support from government agencies and regulators, deepen cooperation with existing partners, and more efficiently attract top global talent. The Company is launching an upgraded Ten-Punch Combo, making…
SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge, Malta, on Thursday, 30 April. Closing the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will bring together 400 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the European betting and gaming industry. This year’s edition features 35 categories, recognising standout achievements from operators, affiliates, industry leaders, game developers and other suppliers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with seven nominations, followed closely by Sportradar with six. “Success in this industry is about more than revenue. It is defined by resilience, creativity, and a willingness to take risks,” said SBC Founder…
SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship will be streamed live this Friday, as 12 white-collar fighters from across the gaming industry step into the ring to battle it out for personal pride, company bragging rights, and a worthy cause. The night’s full fight card will be available to watch live via a dedicated stream powered by Gr8Tech, with the first ring walk set for 9pm, allowing those unable to attend to follow the action in real time. Hosted at the London Hilton Park Lane this Friday, the championship will bring together over 500 guests for an exclusive black-tie event, featuring a champagne reception, three-course dinner,…
FIA President Ben Sulayem: We are setting new benchmarks for sustainability while building a future where sport continues to unite people across borders UN Tourism Secretary-General, H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais: Commitment to advancing a more sustainable sports tourism industry becomes a reality Dubai, UAE, 21st March, 2026: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA. Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB FIA Formula E CUPRA Raval Madrid E-Prix, the winners…
SBC is announcing the eagerly awaited SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 in collaboration with SMH Global, scheduled for July 15–16 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 2,000 delegates from 44 countries, the 2026 event is aiming to exceed 2,500 attendees and further strengthen its position in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The summit will feature over 70 world-class speakers discussing key industry topics such as regulations, operations, technology, affiliate marketing, and cross-industry partnerships. Sports will again play a key role in this year’s agenda, with dedicated discussions on fan engagement, sponsorship opportunities,…
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, SBC Summit Malta will put sports betting strategy front and centre, helping the industry gear up for one of the biggest moments in the global betting calendar. Taking place from 29 to 30 April, the event’s two-day conference programme will bring together 6,000 industry professionals to explore the future of sports betting from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The programme is structured across two formats. Day one will focus on sportsbook strategy through a series of panel discussions. Day two will shift to hands-on workshops, giving delegates the chance to turn those discussions into practical frameworks they…
Three out of four UAE residents will stay in the country this Eid Al-Fitr, according to a Platinumlist poll. Only 9% plan to travel abroad, contrasting with last year’s steady trend when UAE residents favoured short getaways abroad. The main shift is now in the place where people plan to spend their Eid holiday. Among […]
SME food retailers are the backbone of any economy. In the UAE, more than 90% of all companies are SMEs. These small retailers such as groceries, cafeterias, neighborhood supermarkets serve customers every day, operate long hours, and manage hundreds of products. Yet most of them struggle with one major challenge: they lack clear visibility over […]