Author: Mahdeehassan

Manama, Bahrain – INJAZ Bahrain successfully celebrated the launch of its second Toastmasters Club at an event held at Bapco Club, with the partnership and collaboration of Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, the integrated energy company leading the energy transition in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The inauguration of INJAZ Bahrain Toastmasters Club 2 was graced by the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, INJAZ Bahrain Chairperson, Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, Acting Managing Director of Bapco Energies and Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Refining, and senior management from both INJAZ Bahrain and Bapco Refining. This milestone marks…

Dubai, UAE –  June 2025 – TiE Dubai, the regional chapter of the globally renowned The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), has announced the appointment of its new board for the 2025–2026 term. The newly elected board comprises visionary business leaders and seasoned professionals committed to fostering entrepreneurship, empowering youth, and strengthening the startup ecosystem across the UAE and the wider MENA region. The board includes Bashar Kilani as President, Rohit Dev as Past President, PK Gulati as President Emeritus, Bianca Gracias as Event Director, Deepak Padmanabhan as Director of Finance, Sanjay Babur as Membership Director, Ramit Harisinghani as Director of Marketing, Romit Dasgupta…

Ajman, UAE – Ajman University (AU) has achieved a significant milestone in the newly released QS World University Rankings 2026, climbing 37 places to reach #440 globally – its highest standing to date. This remarkable leap solidifies AU’s status as one of the world’s leading academic institutions, reflecting its growing impact on both the regional and international higher education landscape. In a competitive global arena, AU’s advancement highlights the strength of its academic ecosystem, driven by faculty excellence, strategic partnerships, and student-focused innovation. Ajman University has also been ranked #4 globally for International Research Network, reaffirming its position as a hub…

Dubai, UAE: Wasl, one of Dubai’s largest real estate developers, successfully launched the first phase of units at Jumeirah Golf Estates – The Next Chapter, with great demand for the Estate Homes at the Wasl Experience Centre. The Pinewood Estate Homes, featuring skylights and panoramic views exclusive to Jumeirah Golf Estates, attracted significant interest. Corner units with private pools and elevators were particularly popular for their elegance and comfort. This launch marks a major milestone for Jumeirah Golf Estates – The Next Chapter, a master development set to redefine Resort style living in Dubai. Spanning 4.68 million square metres, the project…

KSA – The Little Things, a leading pop culture retail store in the Middle East, is proudly announcing an exclusive partnership with the globally recognized corporations: Spacetoon, TMC JV TotalEnergies and Aramco to open Pop-Up stores in selective fuel stations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant milestone at The Little Things offering a curated selection of toys, collectibles, and pop culture novelties; further strengthening its presence in the KSA region. The Pop-Up Stores will showcase globally renowned brands including Banpresto, Ichiban Kuji, and Anime Heroes, as well as merchandise from beloved anime series such as Dragon Ball,…

Dubai, UAE: In a strategic move reflecting the UAE’s accelerating real estate boom, Major Developers has appointed seasoned industry leader Philip Yousef as its new Chief Sales Officer. His appointment signals the company’s continued ambition to expand its footprint in the region’s fast-evolving luxury property market. Philip Yousef brings with him a wealth of experience from some of the UAE’s most prominent developers, including BEYOND, the premium real estate brand of OMNIYAT GROUP, Sobha Realty, DAMAC Properties, and EMAAR. Known for driving record-breaking sales and scaling operations in both regional and international markets, his leadership is expected to play a key…

Save the date: The show will return to the island next year, from 28–30 April. Last week, SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000 professionals from Malta and across Europe. This year marked the debut of the event under its new identity, following the rebrand from CasinoBeats Summit. With its expanded focus covering casino, sports betting, regulation, affiliation, payments, and emerging tech, the summit officially opened on Wednesday, 11 June, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri. Clinton Cutajar, CTO of digital marketing agency MediaTroopers, praised the rebrand: “The…

Global communications platform Infobip has been recognized among the top 75 companies in Fortune’s inaugural ranking of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025. It holds the position of number 68, placing it in the top 25% of all listed companies. This distinction reflects Infobip’s ongoing commitment to advancing Europe’s IT sector and digital infrastructure through cutting-edge innovation. The first Fortune Europe’s Most Innovative Companies list, created in collaboration with Statista, evaluated 300 companies from 21 countries and 16 industries based on innovation culture, product development, and process improvements. Infobip is at the forefront of Europe’s digital transformation. Infobip participates in the IPCEI-CIS project, which aims to build…

Zain KSA has launched the first phase of its commercial deployment of 5G Standalone (5G-SA) over the 600 MHz band. Full-scale commercial rollout in Riyadh and Jeddah is scheduled during the fourth quarter of 2025, to be followed by a phased expansion extending high-quality internet services across major cities, secondary cities, and the roads connecting them. The commercial deployment of 5G-SA services using low-band spectrum sets a new standard for enhancing nationwide coverage and enabling next-generation connectivity. Zain KSA had acquired 30MHz in the 600MHz band in the Communication, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) spectrum auction of November 2024. Eng.…

Dubai, UAE: Nisus Finance Investment Consultancy FZCO (NiFCO Dubai), a fully-owned subsidiary of Nisus Finance Services Company Limited (NIFCO), announced the investment of Dh183 million in two properties in Dubai while it is currently actively evaluating investment to the tune of Dh669 million in new properties. The company is looking forward to a four-fold growth in its Assets Under Management (AUM) that jumped 55 percent to IN₹15.72 billion (US$183.85 million) in the financial year ending March 31, 2025, from IN₹10.12 billion (US$118.35 million) in FY2024. Around 29 percent or IN₹4.55 billion (US$53.21 million) of the AUM came from its operations in…