Author: Mahdeehassan
FNB Islamic Banking has once again been named Best Islamic Banking Window at the prestigious 15th annual Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA), marking its ninth consecutive win. The awards ceremony and Islamic banking summit was held in September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Anwar Ibrahim, prime minister of Malaysia inaugurated the ceremony and Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, deputy prime minister of Malaysia along with senior executives from international regulatory agencies and leading Islamic financial institutions from the global Islamic finance industry were gathered to celebrate innovation, authenticity, and impact across the sector. Established in 2011, GIFA is widely regarded…
Press release: Climaty AI, a startup positioning itself as the world’s first climate and marketing technology company, has raised $2 million in early-stage funding to build its carbon-conscious marketing solutions powered by agentic AI. The round was led by global venture capital and accelerator fund Turbostart, with participation from AI experts and angel investors. The funding highlights growing interest in what Climaty AI calls “CliMarTech” – a fusion of climate responsibility and marketing technology. The company’s proposition comes at a time when global advertising spend has surpassed $1 trillion, with an estimated 37 per cent lost to ineffective targeting, duplication…
Dubai, UAE: IFZA proudly announces its sponsorship of the 11th edition of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Annual Congress, held this October under the theme “Zones: Gateways to Global Prosperity, Trade, and Sustainable Innovation.” Taking place in Hainan, China, from October 10–12, 2025, the conference is the world’s premier platform for free zone leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the evolving role of special economic zones in driving trade, sustainability, and economic growth. Over three dynamic days, the event will feature visionary keynotes, high-impact panels, and strategic leadership tracks aimed at delivering actionable solutions for a rapidly changing global economy.…
Manama – Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a regional platform dedicated to driving net zero and nature positive solutions, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today hosted a high-level roundtable on “The Future of Energy: Scaling Green Nuclear, Renewables & Funding Mechanisms”, marking the latest event in SFME’s 2025 Decarbonisation Roundtable Series. The event, taking place at Al Baraka Islamic Bank, Bahrain Bay, brought together energy sector and business leaders, government stakeholders, policymakers, and sustainable finance experts to explore Bahrain’s and the wider region’s evolving energy mix and the strategies required to scale both renewable and new energy technologies. Discussions…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, will take centre stage at GITEX Global (13–17 October 2025) and Expand North Star (12–15 October 2025) in Dubai next week. Through its presence across both events, Presight will spotlight the real-world application of advanced AI technologies under the theme ‘Applied Intelligence Today’, demonstrating how its solutions are driving tangible societal and business impact across sectors and borders. Presight at GITEX Global 2025 Presight will anchor its participation at GITEX Global with a stand (C70) at the G42 District, located in Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre,…
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has been awarded the Gold Award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the SHRM MENA Awards 2025, a recognition of its sustained commitment to building a responsible, inclusive, and environmentally conscious business ecosystem. This award highlights RAKEZ’s evolving role beyond being a regional hub for business—it is also a catalyst for meaningful social and environmental change. The organisation has embedded sustainability into its operational DNA, ensuring that industrial growth supports long-term societal and ecological wellbeing. Over the years, RAKEZ has designed and implemented a wide range of impactful initiatives that support both…
North 51 Consulting is proud to announce its appointment as Project and Cost Management Lead for CMPLX Al Quoz, an ambitious new development set in the heart of Dubai’s thriving creative district. The CMPLX development introduces a bold new concept, uniting three distinct experiences in one vicinity: Yoga & Pilates Studio: A 5,083 sq ft dedicated space for wellness enthusiasts, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a serene environment designed to elevate both body and mind. Multidisciplinary Events space: A 2,788 sq ft venue designed to foster artistic collaboration, host diverse events, and provide a platform for creativity within Dubai’s most creative neighbourhood.…
Cairo — Educate Me Foundation (EMF), a non-profit organization that aims to redefine education in Egypt, has announced the launch of its 2030 strategy, under the name of “Breaking the Cycle: From Poverty to Prosperity” to empower children, families, and communities through fair access to quality education. The launch event was held in the presence of H.E. Mrs. Riikka Eela, Ambassador of Finland in Cairo featuring a panel discussion that fostered an impactful dialogue among esteemed speakers, shedding light on critical gaps and opportunities of Egypt’s education landscape in the community. Under the theme “From Poverty to Prosperity: Education as a…
Dubai, UAE –– Hospinorm, a leading provider of advanced healthcare solutions across the GCC, is proud to announce its partnership with Etiometry, a global leader in clinical decision-support technology. Through this collaboration, Etiometry’s AI-driven, FDA-cleared clinical intelligence platform is now available in the United Arab Emirates, marking a major advancement in the region’s critical care landscape. Designed to empower clinicians with real-time, data-driven insights, Etiometry’s platform supports better decision-making in intensive care settings, ultimately helping improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The technology leverages advanced algorithms to identify trends and risks that may not be immediately visible, ensuring clinicians can…
Having already made its mark in the IT industry, DigiTrends is on the verge of a historic breakthrough as it is about to join the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Saudi Arabia, and is set to become the first non-Saudi company to achieve this membership. This milestone is a testament to DigiTrends’ years of effort in turning innovative ideas into reality, and it was possible with the confidence of its leadership, teams, and their shared vision of a better future. DigiTrends is a globally recognized digital transformation company, founded in 2015 with a vision of building innovative solutions and strengthening…