Author: Mahdeehassan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education today launched GEMS School Management (GSM), a bold new venture designed to deliver exceptional, future-ready schools in partnership with governments, investors, developers, school groups, and communities worldwide. The programme has already attracted considerable interest and is in advanced talks with customers in eight different markets with more inquiries coming in. Built on more than 65 years of excellence in global K-12 education, GSM offers complete end-to-end solutions – from school design, curriculum planning and operations to staffing, training, systems integration and safeguarding. Whether creating new schools or transforming existing ones, GSM will deliver end-to-end solutions. At…
Dubai, UAE – The startup ecosystem across the Middle East is witnessing a transformative surge, aligning closely with the visionary goals of regional leadership to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Over the past few years, The Corporate Group (TCG) and Tablon B2B have actively contributed to this momentum by hosting a series of high-impact Investor-Founder networking events across the region. At the heart of this is XLR8 Hub, an initiative by TCG that empowers startups worldwide with strategic support including mentoring, market entry advisory, investment readiness, and ecosystem access. After four successful years in Dubai, the Investor-Founder events have expanded to major regional hubs…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has announced its early readiness to support the upcoming 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC). As an Elite and Founding Partner of EWC, stc is deploying cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure designed to deliver an exceptional, high-performance, and reliable gaming experience for participants and audiences alike. Following its pivotal role in powering the inaugural EWC in 2024, stc returns this year to support the world’s largest gaming event with even more advanced capabilities. Central to this year’s network infrastructure are intelligent monitoring systems featuring AI-driven traffic modeling, Self-Optimizing Networks (SON),…
SBC Summit 2025 will debut two new conference stages – Global Markets and Emerging Markets – targeting region-specific insights as the event prepares to welcome over 30,000 attendees from more than 130 countries from September 16-18. Following sharp international growth in 2024, with Latin America attendance up 126%, Asia up 80% with delegates from 30 countries, Africa up 45% with 29 nations represented, and North America up 127%, two additional conference stages were introduced to meet the event’s expanding global appeal. Each stage will deliver targeted, actionable insights and create market-specific networking opportunities for delegates operating across the covered jurisdictions. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, kicks-off the summer season with six hot destinations, including the airline’s new seasonal flights to Al Alamein. As part of its expanding network, Etihad is launching flights to Al Alamein (DBB) from 17 July with two weekly flights to Egypt’s hidden gem on the Mediterranean coast. Offering the perfect mix of natural beauty and cultural history, Al Alamein will become a popular choice for guests seeking relaxation and adventure, just a short flight away. In addition to the new destination, Etihad has resumed its five seasonal routes…
London & Dubai – QBS Software, the enterprise software value-added distributor (VAD) founded in 2017, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EMT Dubai, a fast-growing cyber-security and infrastructure specialist headquartered in Dubai’s 5th June 2025 significantly scales QBS’s footprint across the Gulf and wider Middle East, accelerating the Group’s march toward billion-dollar annual revenues. Dave Stevinson, CEO, QBS Software, commented: “With emt Dubai joining the QBS Software group we instantly gain a best-in-class team, an established logistics platform inside the UAE, and a portfolio that mirrors the needs of Gulf partners. This acquisition is another bold…
Dubai, UAE – In a strategic move that reflects precision, pedigree, and performance, BNW Developments has officially signed MAN Construction (a subsidiary of the Masah Group) as the principal construction partner for Aqua Arc, its iconic waterfront project set to redefine ultra‑luxury living in Ras Al Khaimah. Aqua Arc marks the beginning of what promises to be a long‑term collaboration between the two powerhouse firms, with more landmark projects already in the pipeline. This collaboration brings together two industry titans: BNW, the region’s fastest‑growing private developer with a bold AED 22+ billion portfolio, and MAN Construction/Masah, a Class A contracting giant…
Unique Network, a core blockchain infrastructure provider in the Polkadot ecosystem, and TapNation, the mobile gaming publisher with over 1.5 billion downloads, have successfully integrated blockchain-based rewards into TapNation’s hit title Color Water Sort (iOS | Android), which has been downloaded more than 130 million times globally. This integration marks the official launch of Reward Mode — a seamless, in-game experience where players earn crypto rewards without needing prior blockchain knowledge. The system is built on Unique Network’s SDKs and Polkadot’s high-performance infrastructure, enabling rewards, identity, and ownership to be embedded directly into gameplay without disrupting user experience. In less…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – June 2025: BlendLab, a UAE-based technology company, has announced its upcoming release of Darven, an AI-powered legal platform purpose-built to support lawyers and legal institutions in the Arab region and beyond. Currently in its final development phase, Darven introduces a forward-looking solution that bridges modern legal practice with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Designed to meet the practical needs of legal professionals, Darven combines legal reasoning with intelligent features such as AI-driven case analysis, automated document handling, and an interactive legal assistant — all tailored to adapt across regional and international jurisdictions. Hasan Ahmad, Founder and CEO…
Kuwait City – Boursa Kuwait and the Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” continued their strategic partnership with CODED Academy, sponsoring the fifth edition of the Academy’s UNICODE Program, which targets over 300 university students and recent graduates across three cohorts from August to October 2025. The program, hosted by Boursa Kuwait at its premises, aims to equip participants with essential coding and programming skills, thereby enhancing their readiness to compete in the rapidly evolving digital job market. It features specialized training tracks in cybersecurity as well as mobile application and web development, offering participants a wide range of potential career pathways. Since…