Author: Mahdeehassan
SBC Summit 2025 will sharpen its focus on one of the world’s most tightly regulated and commercially significant regions with the launch of the Global Markets – Western Europe track. Taking place on Wednesday, 17 September at Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the track will deliver strategic insights into how major operators are navigating escalating compliance demands, shifting player expectations, and intensifying global competition. As part of the summit’s broader Global Markets programme, the Western Europe track will equip delegates with actionable strategies for thriving in regulation-heavy markets like Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal. From revised licensing frameworks to new consumer protection…
Following a successful run, the Affiliate Leaders Summit will make its return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) this September, now expanded to a three-day format and featuring the debut of the Affiliate Leaders Awards. Taking place from 16–18 September, the Affiliate Leaders Summit runs alongside SBC Summit as a focused, standalone platform for affiliates, affiliate managers, and enabling suppliers. It also delivers a more targeted networking and learning experience, with a dedicated content stage and curated audience of 8,000 operator representatives and 3,500 affiliates. Affiliate Leaders Summit delegates will also enjoy full access to wider SBC Summit features, including evening socials, the main expo floor, and Super…
Abu Dhabi/Budapest, The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest-growing and leading exchanges in the Middle East, and the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE), the second-largest exchange in Central and Eastern Europe, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a number of key initiatives. The signing took place on the sidelines of the state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to Hungary. The signing ceremony took place at the offices of the BSE in the presence of H.E. Saud Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Hungary. The MOU sets out to deepen…
Announcement represents significant technical milestone for Etihad Salam, spotlighting its network quality and robust infrastructure as well as leadership and commitment to enhancing the kingdom’s digital infrastructure. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia, will host the first official regional game server for Riot Games in Saudi Arabia. The cutting-edge facility supports popular titles such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, significantly improving the gaming experience across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Saudi Arabia’s gaming market, valued at over USD 1.8 billion and comprising more than 23.5 million gamers, is…
Dubai: Aligning with the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, designating 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), represented by the Strategy and Excellence Department, organised the ‘Community Change Lab’ initiative. The innovative venture explored proposed mechanisms and solutions to prepare qualified human capital and encourage their participation in both social and institutional ventures, upholding the objectives of the ‘Year of Community’, aimed at promoting social unity and sustainable development. The lab convened officials from the Community Development Authority, Dubai…
Cairo: Contact Financial Holding continues to solidify its role as a key development partner in the Egyptian market by championing initiatives that promote good governance, transparency, and equal opportunity, with a strong focus on the economic and social empowerment of women. As part of this commitment, Contact Insurance Brokerage, the Group’s insurance brokerage arm, has officially joined the UN Global Compact Network Egypt (UNGCNE), while also supporting UNGCNE flagship women empowerment program, “Bloom with Purpose.” This Pearson-certified program is designed to equip women in mid-management positions with the strategic leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and decision-making capabilities necessary to advance into senior executive roles—contributing to a more…
Cairo – Sandoz the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone for the treatment of short stature to the Egyptian market, as part of its ongoing efforts to support Egypt’s Vision 2030. Local healthcare authorities remain committed to addressing various health challenges to enhance public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce. Research conducted at the Suez Canal University endocrinology outpatient clinic in Ismailia City, Egypt and released in 2024, underscored the importance of short stature treatment, with findings indicating…
Riyadh: Tassnief has assigned long-term national scale entity rating of “(BBB-)’’ (Triple B Minus) and short-term entity rating of “T-4” to Innovest Real Estate Company (‘Innovest’ or ‘the Company’). The assigned ratings reflect adequate creditworthiness, thus low credit risk. Risk profile may exhibit moderately high variation with changes in economic / sector conditions. Rating Rationale: The assigned ratings are underpinned by Innovest’s growing presence in real estate development sector, satisfactory operational track record, and a strong portfolio of ongoing residential projects across key regions in Saudi Arabia. Ratings are constrained by historical volatility in business and financial risk profile, low quantum of…
AI is revolutionising how governments serve their people, and in the Middle East, nowhere is this more evident than in the UAE. With AI expected to contribute nearly 14% of the UAE’s GDP by 2030, the government has adopted a proactive, strategic blueprint for integration, building dedicated platforms and mechanisms designed to capture AI’s full potential. As one of the first nations in the region to embrace AI, the UAE has strategically embedded its use across public services, from legal systems to urban planning, to build a data-driven, immersive, and future-ready government that transforms citizen experiences. Alfred Manasseh, COO & Co-Founder of…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad continues to soar with a record-breaking year, reaching new milestones for the first time in the airline’s history. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Airways, commented, “The last 12 months have seen Etihad flying high, breaking records and achieving new milestones at an astonishing rate. Following a record Q1, with AED 685 million profit and our highest ever customer satisfaction scores, Etihad has now welcomed more than 20 million guests in the last year, for the first time in the airline’s history. “We continue our upward trajectory as part of a broader growth story that…