Author: Mahdeehassan
As part of its Emerging Markets conference focus, SBC Summit 2025 will shine a spotlight on Africa’s booming gambling ecosystem, offering stakeholders targeted insights and real-world strategies for growth in the region. The Emerging Markets – Africa track will take place on Tuesday, 16 September, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), and feature five expert-led sessions designed to guide delegates through the continent’s most promising opportunities, operational challenges, and regional nuances. The track will cover several key markets, from established territories like South Africa to emerging ones such as Ghana. Delegates will hear directly from the industry figures shaping the African landscape and…
Dubai, UAE – The Federal Youth Authority (FYA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), announced the launch of the ‘Youth Financial Advisors Program’, designed to equip Emirati youth to be expert financial advisors with deep knowledge in financial literacy. The program empowers participants to deliver effective and inspiring financial education by improving the quality of financial decision-making among the youth, encouraging them to save and invest, and educating them to benefit from investment opportunities in the UAE market. Launched under the ‘Economy’ pillar of the National Youth Agenda 2031, and as…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – As part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing local talent and supporting the creative industries in the Kingdom, Juffali Automotive Company, the exclusive general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with the Saudi Fashion Commission and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) School of Fashion to drive a creative design initiative. The initiative featured two dynamic design-focused workshops, hosted at Juffali’s flagship Centre of Tomorrow Mercedes-Benz showroom in Riyadh, in June 2025. The initiative brought together two programs that place creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation at their core, featuring The Sneaker Design – 360 Workshop…
Dubai, UAE – DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE, has announced the successful completion of a landmark US$1 billion syndicated term-finance facility for the Government of Pakistan, arranged in collaboration with a consortium of regional and international financial institutions. The five-year facility is an innovative transaction, partially guaranteed by a Policy-Based Guarantee (PBG) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) — marking the first PBG transaction of its kind undertaken by ADB for the country. The Islamic tranche, structured as an AAOIFI-compliant Commodity Murabaha, represents approximately 89% of the total facility which reflects the growing demand…
Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East, part of leading international façade specialist Permasteelisa Group, has been appointed by London Gate to design, engineer, manufacture and install 60,000 sqm of bespoke unitised façade on the Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower, Dubai. The contract award came following a direct request from London Gate for Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East to be the preferred façade contractor of choice. The design of Aeternitas Tower, inspired by the intricate sophistication of the iconic Aeternitas Mega watch by Franck Muller, will be the tallest branded residential tower in the world at 450m – and the clock will be the highest!…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Tali Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of stc group, has led a strategic funding round in Tarmeez Capital, one of Saudi’s fastest growing fintech players in the sukuk and debt instruments space – an area playing an increasingly vital role in deepening the Kingdom’s capital markets. This milestone marks the company’s transition from a successfully bootstrapped venture to one backed by a major national investor. The investment supports stc group’s broader strategy to back high-growth digital platforms shaping the future of finance and strengthen the Kingdom’s financial ecosystem. Tarmeez Capital, licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA),…
Visit Qatar has successfully concluded its sponsorship of the UEFA Nations League Finals 2025™ and the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025™ as the Official Tourism Partner, marking another milestone in its ongoing multi-year collaboration with UEFA. Held in Germany from 4 to 8 June, the Nations League Finals brought together Europe’s top four national teams. Meanwhile, the Under-21 Championship, hosted in Slovakia from 11 to 28 June, highlighted the continent’s next generation of elite players, attracting global attention from fans and media alike. Both events are part of Visit Qatar’s multi-year strategic partnership with UEFA, which also includes the UEFA…
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has received the Best Consumer Bank in Qatar and the Middle East and Personalized Financial Advice in Qatar and the Middle East at the AI in Finance Awards 2025 from Global Finance. These accolades reinforce QIB’s position at the forefront of AI-driven banking innovation in the region. With a clear focus on delivering smarter, more intuitive digital experience, QIB has been systematically embedding artificial intelligence across its operations to anticipate customer needs, elevate service quality, and drive sustainable growth. One of QIB’s most notable AI implementations is Next Best Offer…
Muscat: As the Kharif season draws travelers to the lush landscapes of Dhofar, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) is pleased to announce the launch of its seasonal Kharif Dhofar Campaign, designed exclusively for OAB Visa Credit Cardholders. This special initiative is set to enhance the travel and spending experience of customers visiting the scenic Dhofar region during the much anticipated Kharif season. This limited-time offer unlocks a suite of value-driven perks, including exclusive discounts on car rentals, cashback on fuel purchases, and special rates at selected hotels and restaurants in Salalah. The aim is to provide seamless, convenient, and budget-friendly experiences for…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The $1 million Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award, presented by Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM), the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the Middle East, and Burjeel Holdings (ADX: Burjeel), a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, will recognize and reward excellence in physical and mental well-being across the global energy sector. The $1 million Human Energy Award will be won by one organization associated with the Energy sector, with the most innovative, impactful, and measurable solution to enhance the physical and mental health and well-being of energy workers worldwide. The inaugural…