Author: Mahdeehassan

Visit Qatar is participating in Fanatics Fest NYC, taking place from 20–22 June 2025 at the Javits Centre in New York City, with an exclusive VIP lounge showcasing Qatar’s signature hospitality. Fanatics Fest is a major multi-day event that brings together fans, athletes, executives, and brands across sport, culture, and entertainment, and business communities under one roof. The Visit Qatar Lounge is designed to foster high-level networking among global executives, athletes, and cultural figures. This activation builds on a broader five-year strategic partnership between the Government Communications Office and Fanatics, aimed at expanding Qatar’s global engagement across sport and entertainment…

Muscat – Oman Shell, in partnership with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), successfully concluded the second edition of the Energizing New Markets program, an immersive learning experience designed to equip university students with practical skills and industry insights aligned with Oman’s sustainable development ambitions. Held on the SQU campus, the four-day program brought together a group of promising students from the College of Economics and Political Science and the College of Engineering to take part in an intensive workshop. Centered around Shell’s CAR framework, which focuses on Capacity, Achievement, and Relationships, the program offered participants hands-on exposure to the business side of…

Cairo – Beltone Leasing and Factoring, a wholly owned subsidiary of Beltone Holding, has secured USD 20 million in funding from two leading impact investment funds managed by Germany-based Finance in Motion GmbH: the SANAD Fund for MSME and the Green for Growth Fund (GGF). The funding is equally divided, with USD 10 million from each fund, with a repayment tenor of five years. SANAD’s contribution will support financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and low-income households across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). GGF’s portion will be dedicated to financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable…

The State of Kuwait marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a celebration that captivated audiences and strengthened the pavilion’s growing reputation as one of the most compelling destinations at the global event. The day’s activities brought together dignitaries, Expo visitors and international media in a vibrant tribute to Kuwait’s heritage, identity and forward-looking vision. The celebrations began with a parade featuring more than 100 participants, dressed in traditional attire and accompanied by music and movement. The procession drew large crowds across the Expo site, attracting attention for its energy, colour and cultural authenticity. The official ceremony…

Cairo, Contact Financial Holding (CNFN.CA), Egypt’s leading non-bank financial services provider, announced today its consolidated financial results for 1Q25. The Group delivered a strong start to the year, boasting a solid 30% y-o-y increase in consolidated operating income, to reach EGP 475 mn, while net income surged by 306% y-o-y closing the first quarter at EGP 59 mn. “Contact’s strong first-quarter results reflect the impact of our strategic pivot toward higher-margin products and the resilience of our business model, supported by gradually improving economic conditions, The Group net income surged by an impressive 306% y-o-y increase, coupled with the exceptional performance from our…

In the heart of the UAE’s technological rise, Sirius International Holding is executing one of the region’s most strategic and forward-looking investment approaches. Far from chasing short-term trends or speculative returns, Sirius is building a next-generation ecosystem to modernize public systems, safeguard national data, and enable sovereign digital infrastructure. At the core of Sirius’ model is an investment thesis rooted in longevity and relevance, to create a full ecosystem of interconnected companies that improve the way nations function. This means targeting technologies that don’t just make life easier for governments, communities, and businesses, but make operations smarter, faster, and more resilient for them.…

Devmark, the UAE’s leading real estate project sales and marketing consultancy, proudly announces the launch of Résidences Du Port, Autograph Collection Residences, a landmark new residential address in the heart of Dubai Marina. The project is developed by Prime Marina Property Developers LLC, a developer associated with fund manager FIM Partners, a leading investment management firm with over USD 4 billion in assets under management and a strong track record in real estate investment and development. Exclusively brought to market by Devmark, Résidences Du Port also marks the debut of Autograph Collection Residences, a brand by Marriott International, in Dubai. Thoughtfully…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a world-class design, engineering services and nuclear company, has expanded its School of the Future initiative for the second consecutive year in the UAE. The initiative, which introduces students to sustainability, engineering, and technology through experiential learning, brought together participants from four leading schools for the 2025 finals held at Dubai English Speaking College (DESS) on 14 May. Originally launched in the UK, the School of the Future engages students aged 14 to 16 in designing sustainable school campuses. This year’s UAE edition welcomed teams from Repton School, Jumeirah College, JESS Dubai, and Dubai…

Save the date: The show will return to the island next year, from 28–30 April. Last week, SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000 professionals from Malta and across Europe. This year marked the debut of the event under its new identity, following the rebrand from CasinoBeats Summit. With its expanded focus covering casino, sports betting, regulation, affiliation, payments, and emerging tech, the summit officially opened on Wednesday, 11 June, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri. Clinton Cutajar, CTO of digital marketing agency MediaTroopers, praised the rebrand: “The…

Dubai, UAE – The Future Skills Academy, one of the pioneering initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Coursera, has recorded significant engagement and promising results in its first phase. This marks a strong start towards its mission to empower Arab learners with future-ready job market skills. The wide interaction received by the academy in its first phase underscores the growing demand for individuals to develop digital and vocational skills in the Arab world. As part of its ambitious goal, the academy aims to enable 10 million…