Author: Mahdeehassan

SBC Summit 2025 will once again shine a light on the industry’s most pressing responsibility of safeguarding players, with a dedicated Player Protection stage running throughout the event from September 16–18 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). The Player Protection stage will offer the event’s 30,000 delegates an examination of how industry ethics intersect with regulation, technology, and player behaviour, featuring insights from experienced professionals across the sector. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Player protection has rightly evolved from a regulatory checkbox to a core business strategy. As global frameworks tighten and consumer expectations rise, the operators that succeed…

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) successfully wrapped up a week-long roadshow across key Indian cities, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, further advancing its long-standing collaboration with India. Led by RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad, the delegation aimed to deepen business ties and foster strategic relations with Indian investors and enterprises. He said, “India is a key market for us and home to one of our strongest investor communities. Our relationship with Indian businesses goes beyond participation in events and exhibitions. We have built deep-rooted connections through years of continuous engagement, and we are proud to be the…

London, United Kingdom: Jameel Motors, a leading provider of mobility solutions and partner of choice to top automotive brands, has signed a joint venture agreement with GAC, one of China’s major automakers that is globally recognized for safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability, to distribute GAC’s electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom (UK). In April, Jameel Motors announced it had won a distribution agreement for GAC in Poland through a competitive process involving both local and international companies. This innovative joint venture will be one of the first of its kind in the UK with a Chinese automaker, a market with…

Dubai: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, was celebrated for exceptional workplace culture by winning two top titles at the recent Employee Happiness Awards 2025, in a ceremony held in Dubai. The Bank won two awards at the prestigious event: Gold for the “Best Employee Driven Business Change” and Silver for “Best ‘Women-in-Leadership’ Programme”. It was also a finalist in the “Best Company to Work For – Large” category at the event, which featured 380 entries from the banking, oil and gas, consulting, hospitality and service industries. The Employee Happiness Awards 2025 honours companies across the UAE that have implemented…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a bold move set to redefine credit cards in the UAE, Finance House announced the official launch of investnation Credit Card, a one-of-a-kind financial product that combines credit access with ongoing investment growth. It’s not just a card, it’s a smarter way to spend and build wealth, all at once. Exclusively available to investnation members, the card can be unlocked by investing as little as AED 3,000 through the investnation platform. Customers instantly qualify to apply for the card, which offers a credit limit of up to 90% of the earmarked investment amount, while the funds…

Chart-topping artists Joel Corry and Imanbek will headline SBC Summit 2025’s Opening Party at Urban Beach, Lisbon, on Tuesday, 16 September. The event will welcome thousands of industry professionals for an evening of high-energy networking and world-class entertainment at one of Lisbon’s hottest summer venues. Joel Corry will bring his signature blend of dance, UKG, and pop music that has earned him over 4 billion streams worldwide. The artist behind UK number one “Head & Heart” (featuring MNEK) and chart hit “Sorry” has collaborated with industry heavyweights Charli XCX, RAYE, David Guetta, and Tom Grennan. His debut album, “Another Friday Night,” was the highest-selling UK dance album of 2023. Corry’s talents have…

June-24June-252024 YTD2025 YTDPassengers1.5 million1.8 million8.7 million10.2 millionPassenger load factor86%88%85%87%Operating fleet size92101 Passenger destinations7679 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for June 2025, reporting continued strong expansion and high customer demand. Etihad Airways carried 1.8 million passengers in June, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the same month last year. This sustained growth highlights the airline’s strategic expansion and strong position in the market. The passenger load factor rose to 88 percent, up from 86 percent in June 2024, demonstrating Etihad’s continued success in optimising capacity while meeting robust…

Dubai, UAE – eZhire, the region’s leading on-demand car rental platform, is now officially live on noon’s NowNow app – bringing hassle-free, tech-driven car rentals directly to NowNow customers. This strategic integration kicks off a bold new partnership between two homegrown tech apps, both built and scaled in the UAE. Users can seamlessly rent a car through NowNow, available on the noon app choosing from eZhire’s wide selection of vehicles – from budget-friendly models like the Kia Picanto to premium supercars such as the Lamborghini Huracán – all delivered to their doorstep within 90 minutes. “This partnership reflects our shared vision…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — In a strategic move to broaden the reach of Al Manassah Sukuk Trading Platform in the UAE, National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company has onboarded RAKBANK (The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah) onto Al Manassah Sukuk Trading Platform. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding access to one of the country’s most established Sharia-compliant digital platforms for Sukuk issuance and trading. Al Manassah is among the region’s first Sharia-compliant electronic platforms for trading Mudaraba-based Sukuk for partner financial institutions. Since its inception in 2013, the platform has processed over AED…

Central Region – As part of its ambitious strategy to strengthen its presence in the Saudi market, Almajdouie Changan has announced the opening of a new branch in the city of Al-Majma’ah, in partnership with its authorized dealer, Al-Kathiri Motors. The new facility is a fully integrated center that includes a showroom, service center, and spare parts facility all under one roof, offering customers a comprehensive and distinguished experience in one convenient location. Strategically located on King Fahd Road in Al-Majma’ah, the new branch is easily accessible and serves a wide customer base in the central region. This expansion reaffirms Almajdouie…