Author: Mahdeehassan

Amman, Jordan: Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC and its subsidiaries (‘Hikma’ or ‘Group’), the multinational pharmaceutical company, today reports its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The Group reported revenue growth of 6% (5% in constant currency) to $1.658 billion (compared to $1.569 billion in H1 2024). We continued to implement our strategic priorities in the first half of 2025. Our MENA business had a strong first half, building market share across the portfolio and we remained the second largest pharmaceutical company by sales[1], with a growing portfolio and reach in MENA. We also maintained our position as a…

Sharjah: The Board of Directors of Sharjah Holding convened its second meeting of the year 2025, chaired by His Excellency Waleed Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Board. The meeting focused on reviewing operational activities, audited financial statements, and forward-looking studies, with the aim of advancing Sharjah Holding’s projects and achieving sustainable revenue through the company’s operations across the “Matajer” retail centres and its flagship real estate development, Al Zahia residential project fully integrated residential community offering a wide range of services. The meeting also reviewed updates on ongoing projects, operational challenges, and proposed development plans for the upcoming phase. Discussions included…

Gary Vaynerchuk, renowned entrepreneur and marketing powerhouse, will kick off SBC Summit 2025’s first-ever Marketing Academy with an exclusive AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. This marks the launch of SBC Summit’s most ambitious educational initiative yet: four full-dayTech Academies covering AI, Marketing, Web 3.0 & Blockchain, and a new academy set to be announced soon. Designed to deliver hands-on, interactive learning with the world’s leading experts, the programme is open to all professionals with an interest in tech, not just those within the gaming industry. The Marketing Academy, a key pillar of SBC Summit’s Tech Academy programme, brings together a world-class mix of talent, including Gary Vaynerchuk, content…

Dubai, UAE, Alteryx, a leading AI and data analytics provider, has announced a new development to its partnership with Evisions, the leader in enterprise reporting solutions for higher education. The two companies are helping colleges and universities transform how they work with data, enabling faster access to information, deeper insights, and more efficient decision-making across campus operations. This next phase of the partnership includes the launch of Accelerators: a collection of flexible, scalable solutions that include Evisions’ flagship reporting solution, Argos, which leverages the powerful data blending capabilities of the Alteryx One platform. Accelerators deliver use-case-driven dashboards and workflows, along with…

Dubai, UAE: In the GCC’s rapidly expanding digital landscape, organisations are tackling an ever-increasing overflow of data from various sources. The critical challenge lies in rapidly integrating this data to extract meaningful, real-time insights that drive informed decision-making and maintain competitive advantage. Incorta, the unified data analytics platform, is enabling businesses across the region to overcome these complexities by providing unparalleled speed and efficiency in data integration and analysis. The region is experiencing exponential growth in digital adoption, with significant national strategies like UAE Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 driving digital transformation across all sectors. This surge in digital…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cenomi Centers, Saudi Arabia’s largest owner, operator and developer of shopping malls, published its financial results for the three months and half-year ended 30 June 2025. Cenomi Centers reported a solid performance in the second quarter of 2025, with net profit rising by 34.2% y-o-y to SAR 474.7 million, stable revenue to SAR 582.6 million reflects the absence of contributions from Dhahran Mall, the first phase of which was handed over in early February 2025, resulting in lower net rental and media revenues. Excluding Dhahran Mall, revenue grew by 7.2% y-o-y. The robust profit growth was fueled…

SBC has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 12th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 18 September, the final day of SBC Summit 2025. Celebrating excellence across the global betting and gaming industry, the ceremony will spotlight standout achievements from operators, industry leaders, and suppliers across a broad spectrum of sectors, including payments, marketing, and platform innovation. This year’s edition has already broken records, with the highest number of nominations ever received across its 37 diverse categories, reflecting the industry’s growing commitment to delivering exceptional performance. Leading the shortlist are Pragmatic Play and Sportradar, each…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – On the sidelines of its exclusive WSO2Con Asia event for key customers in the Middle East, including a major sovereign wealth fund, a leading financial institution in the GCC and public sector institutions, WSO2 has announced the signing of three strategic channel partnerships. The agreements with United Delta Systems, Mass Data Technologies, and Vismaya Technologies mark a major step forward in the company’s regional expansion, significantly enhancing its reach and service capabilities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. The agreements were signed by Devaka Randeniya, Chief Revenue Officer at WSO2, in the presence of…

In a dazzling celebration blending art, investment, and visionary urban development, Qawafel Real Estate Development officially unveiled its latest flagship project, “Tri-Hub,” at an exclusive gala held last night at Triumph Hotel in the Fifth Settlement. The event drew an elite gathering of dignitaries, investors, real estate experts, and prominent figures from the economic and business media.Tri-Hub: A Smart Urban Ecosystem Positioned as a next-generation mixed-use complex, Tri-Hub integrates commercial, administrative, and medical facilities within a strategic location near the 90th Southern Axis, adjacent to major universities and high-density residential areas. This prime positioning ensures a dynamic environment that meets…

The Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (“IACAD”), a government agency responsible for overseeing Islamic affairs, mosques and charitable activities has entered a strategic partnership with Parkin Company PJSC (“Parkin” or the “Company”), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai. Key Takeaways This landmark collaboration, the first of its kind between the Company and IACAD, will enhance access to mosques by ensuring fair and efficient use of mosque parking facilities for all visitors, especially during prayer time. The partnership aims to ease the challenge of finding parking during prayer, improve access to mosques at all…