Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – PwC Middle East has released a new r eport titled “Why entrepreneurial capabilities are key to empowering MENA’s youth”, spotlighting the urgent need to equip MENA’s youth with the skills, behaviours and traits that drive entrepreneurial success. The report’s framework is rooted in insights from 19 interviews with entrepreneurs and leaders across government, education and private sectors, including founders of high-growth startups, policymakers from the UAE Ministry of Economy, and executives from tech firms like Talabat, Augustus Media and Ogilvy. The recommendations are designed to help governments, educators and businesses act decisively and collaboratively. With people under 25 making…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia /PRNewswire/ — Zenos Health, the premium wellness and longevity company founded by brothers Mazen and Marwan Karnaby, today announced the first inaugural Zenos Wellness Summit, taking place October 23-25, 2025, at the iconic Bab Samhan Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The groundbreaking three-day summit represents the Middle East’s first comprehensive gathering focused on longevity science, biohacking, and integrative medicine, bringing together global pioneers, researchers, and wellness experts under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 health innovation initiative. The summit will feature an impressive roster of international health and longevity experts, including: Additional speakers from the United States, United Kingdom, and…

SBC has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 12th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 18 September, the final day of SBC Summit 2025. Celebrating excellence across the global betting and gaming industry, the ceremony will spotlight standout achievements from operators, industry leaders, and suppliers across a broad spectrum of sectors, including payments, marketing, and platform innovation. This year’s edition has already broken records, with the highest number of nominations ever received across its 37 diverse categories, reflecting the industry’s growing commitment to delivering exceptional performance. Leading the shortlist are Pragmatic Play and Sportradar, each…

Kanoo Travel, a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has partnered with QuadLabs, a global travel technology leader, to launch their own Corporate Travel Solution – “eo”. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance corporate travel management by leveraging advanced technology to offer seamless, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for businesses across the region. This partnership signifies a major milestone in corporate travel, combining Kanoo Travel’s deep market expertise with QuadLabs’ innovative technology. The eo Corporate Platform is specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses, streamlining the travel booking and management process while ensuring compliance with corporate policies.…

London and Abu Dhabi – First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, today marked a major milestone with an official opening of its new London branch. The new relocation celebrates FAB’s nearly five-decade presence in the UK and affirms the bank’s commitment to London as a key global financial hub. The new office was officially opened by Hana Al Rostamani, Group Chief Executive Officer of FAB in the presence of HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif Al Nahyan Vice Chairman of FAB, HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber FAB Board member, HE…

Dubai, UAE: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025, reporting a net profit before tax of AED 777.1 million, up 298% compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring strong investor confidence and the continued expansion of Dubai’s capital markets. DFM saw robust market performance during this period, with the DFM General Index (DFMGI) rising by 10.6%, reflecting both local market strength and a broader global shift in capital towards resilient, growth-oriented markets. The total market capitalisation also increased by a solid 9.7%, compared to the same period last year,…

Affluent investors in the UAE are at the forefront of a transformation sweeping wealth management worldwide, according to HSBC’s 2025 Affluent Investor Snapshot. The report highlights how UAE-based investors are not only outpacing global averages in confidence and agility but also deepening their exposure to alternative assets and international opportunities reflecting the region’s dynamic approach to building and protecting wealth. The data gathered from 10,797 individual investors in 12 markets shows a growing appetite for diversification across asset classes and geographies. Younger investors, especially Gen Z, are leading this shift, having tripled their allocations to alternative assets over the past…

Dubai, UAE: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Beach Oasis – its vibrant mixed-use community in the dynamic, rapidly growing Dubai Studio City – has reached 94% completion. The project is progressing as scheduled, with its handover set for Q3 2025. Structural, blockwork, and internal plastering works have all been completed, while tiling, HVAC, and MEP activities now stand at 94%, 99%, and 94% respectively. Façade and swimming pool works are nearing completion at 98% and 88%, with overall finishes at 90%. Elevator installations have reached 71%, and external procedures are progressing steadily…

The iconic MEO Arena will once again host SBC Summit’s Super Stage in 2025, offering an inspiring mix of daytime content, including keynotes from Gary Vaynerchuk and Randi Zuckerberg, followed by evening celebrations with global awards shows and the return of INFINITY Lisbon. Debuting at SBC Summit in 2024, the Super Stage was introduced as a premium conference and entertainment venue due to its scale and its location adjacent to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. The stage quickly became a defining feature of the event, hosting iconic appearances by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Tony Hawk, and serving as the birthplace of the now-famous INFINITY parties, now a signature element…

Randi Zuckerberg, tech powerhouse, media entrepreneur, and AI advocate, will take the stage at SBC Summit 2025, sharing unfiltered thoughts across a series of sessions designed to inspire as much as inform. From launching ‘Facebook Live’ and founding the creative arts platform HUG, to winning three Tony awards and hosting her own SiriusXM radio show, Randi Zuckerberg has long stood at the intersection of technology, media, and entrepreneurship. Randi Zuckerberg first rose to prominence as one of Facebook’s earliest employees, where she led key marketing initiatives and played a pivotal role in launching ‘Facebook Live’, redefining how the world interacts and engages with…