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…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has officially released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its long-term commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Themed “Empowering Sustainable Change for a Healthier Future,” the report highlights how SADAFCO is delivering on ambitious sustainability goals in line with Saudi Vision 2030. “Sustainability is not a side initiative — it’s the core of how we lead and grow at SADAFCO,” said Patrick Stillhart, CEO of SADAFCO. “In 2024, we delivered real results: saving 113 million liters of water in factories, established clean energy tests for EV’s and hydrogen-powered truck pilots, accelerating developments for additional solar…

Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), in collaboration with Fakeeh Health, today announced the opening of the Fakeeh Smart Clinic – the first smart clinic by Fakeeh Health in Dubai. Strategically located within the DAFZ, home to over 21,000 employees and more than 3100 companies, the clinic reflects DAFZ’s ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life and well-being in the economic zones it oversees. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Amna Lootah, Director General of DAFZ, and Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Vice President – Fakeeh Care, UAE Chief Executive Officer, Fakeeh University…

Dubai, UAE: Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hospitality, is joining forces with PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM), an independent technology company shaping the future of digital advertising’s supply chain. This new relationship enables agencies and advertisers to access and activate Sojern’s extensive real-time travel data insights, with PubMatic’s premium inventory, to target travelers more accurately and in a privacy-compliant way. Creating personalized, targeted campaigns requires finding the right mix of audiences and inventory supply. Curation is a preferred option, enabling real-time optimization and measurement so brands can create relevant ads that drive results. By using a multi-ID approach, curation enables advertisers…

ABU DHABI, UAE: Leading developer, investor, manager of infrastructure and real assets Plenary Group has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) to advance Private Sector Engagement (PSE) in infrastructure projects across Abu Dhabi. One of the key outcomes of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit that was hosted by ADPIC in June, the MOU established a collaborative partnership between the two organisations to plan, develop and implement strategic PSEs within the Emirate. These efforts are part of a broader push to enable impactful PSE models across Abu Dhabi and are being driven in close…

UAE, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reported the mobilisation of over AED 17 billion in sustainable finance as of year-end 2024, marking continued progress toward its AED 60 billion sustainable finance commitment by 2030. This update coincides with the release of ADIB’s 2024 Sustainability Report, which details material advancements in climate alignment, ESG governance, and inclusive growth in line with UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy and UAE 2031 vision. This year’s report highlights key achievements including the publication of ADIB’s first sector-specific financed emissions targets, making it the first Islamic bank in the…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – MYCRANE, the first global platform for online crane rental, has launched a powerful new MYCRANE Auction feature, designed to improve transparency, accelerate rentals and deliver greater value for both customers and suppliers. MYCRANE Auction supports multiple auction types—including reverse auctions, forward auctions, and sprint formats—giving customers full flexibility in how they engage with suppliers. At launch, the reverse auction format is expected to be the most commonly used, particularly for high-value, urgent, or competitive rental jobs. Accessible via the main rental platform, the system enables users to receive live bids from verified equipment providers in real time. This dynamic bidding process…

July, 2025 – Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI and data analytics company, today announced the appointment of Arvind Krishnan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 25 years of experience leading global engineering organizations and delivering scalable SaaS innovations, Krishnan will spearhead the company’s technical vision and execution across its strategic pillars, including the recently announced Alteryx One platform, its AI Data Clearinghouse solution, and its deepened initiatives across cloud data platforms. “Alteryx is at the forefront of helping enterprises harness the full power of analytics and AI,” said Andy MacMillan, Chief Executive Officer at Alteryx. “Arvind brings the kind of deep technical leadership and customer-first…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2025 – This summer, LEGOLAND® Water Park invites families to cool off with the return of its highly anticipated Summer Splash Fest at LEGOLAND Water Park. Back for a second edition, and even more exciting than before, the event will run daily, from 28th June to 24th August 2025 starting 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Families can look forward to a full line-up of splash-tastic games, live shows, interactive challenges, character appearances, and more. Located just a few steps from LEGOLAND Hotel, and part of the only LEGOLAND Resort in the Middle East, LEGOLAND Water Park features more than 20 LEGO-themed slides and attractions,…

Dubai, UAE -July 2025 – BMW Group Middle East has reported an exceptional performance in the first half of 2025, achieving a 15.3% increase in BMW sales compared to the same period in 2024. This growth underscores the continued strength of the brand in the region, driven by unwavering customer demand, importer excellence, and strategic investments across key markets. The UAE remains the leading market in the Middle East, with strong contributions also coming from MINI, BMW M, and BMW Motorrad. The premium automotive brand witnessed remarkable momentum across its product portfolio particularly in high-performance models. While BMW 7 Series remains the flagship in…