Author: Mahdeehassan

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. …

Abu Dhabi, UAE: – The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has entered a strategic agreement with Quantinuum, a world leader in quantum computing, to accelerate the development and benchmarking of next-generation quantum computing algorithms and commercial applications in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement grants TII’s researchers access to Quantinuum’s quantum computing systems, recognized for having high operational fidelity. This includes access to Helios, the company’s upcoming next-generation system, which is expected to demonstrate improvements in gate fidelity and qubit connectivity. This expands TII’s diverse ecosystem of partner platforms, that…

Dubai, UAE; Bonds Avenue Residences, the first freehold property by Amirah Developments, introduced in the first half of 2025, has helped Dubai’s real estate market to record a 25 percent growth in the first half of 2025 to Dh431 billion from Dh345 billion in the same period, last year. The market has recorded 125,538 transactions, a 26 percent yearly growth, thanks to the popularity of projects like Bonds Avenue Residences on Dubai Islands – one of the most-sought after new destinations for investors and property buyers. These results were bolstered by quarterly figures, building on the Dh893 billion transaction momentum from…

Dubai, UAE – Apparel Group, the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail powerhouse, announces the launch of the first-ever standalone Martha Stewart store in the Middle East, in partnership with global brand accelerator Marquee Brands. Located at City Centre Mirdif, Dubai, this debut marks a key milestone in the brand’s global retail expansion. The new store offers an immersive home and lifestyle experience curated to reflect Martha Stewart’s signature aesthetic. Shoppers will find an extensive range of kitchenware, dining essentials, bedding, bath, fragrance, and home décor — all designed to inspire modern living with timeless elegance. Following the successful launches at…

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…

Dubai, UAE: Emirates Gas, a leading company operating in the gas industry in the UAE, and a wholly owned subsidiary of ENOC Group, has announced an update to its LPG cylinder security seal in the Dubai market. Since the 18th of June 2025, LPG cylinders distributed across Dubai feature a new yellow seal. This update is part of Emirates Gas’ continuous safety enhancement efforts, aimed at safeguarding customers and maintaining the integrity of cylinders in circulation. Distributors were notified of this change, and the noticed period was extended till 23rd June 2025. As a market leader in the UAE’s gas business,…

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…