Author: Mahdeehassan

Doha, Qatar – KPMG in Qatar proudly welcomed a new cohort of talented young professionals this week as part of its Annual Graduate Program, reaffirming the firm’s long-standing commitment to talent development. This program is designed to empower recent graduates and young professionals with practical experience, mentorship, and structured learning, serving as a key initiative in supporting Qatar’s vision of a knowledge-based, diversified economy and reinforces KPMG’s role in empowering the country’s next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Spanning across multiple service lines including Audit and Advisory, the program offers new joiners the opportunity to develop real-world skills, gain exposure to…

Cairo – Al Baraka Bank Egypt has announced the signing of two key agreements with the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), with a total value of USD 100 million. The agreements include The Documentary Credit Insurance Policy (DCIP) and The Bank Master Policy (BMP), both designed to strengthen the bank’s Islamic trade finance capabilities. The DCIP valued at USD 50 million, is designed to support the export transactions backed by Letters of Credit for Al Baraka Bank’s Corporate & SMEs exporters. The policy provides tailored risk-mitigation instruments in de-risking the non-payment risk of overseas banks,…

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) has officially opened registration for the internationally recognised Gem-A Gemmology Foundation Programme and the Gemmology Diploma Programme, both accredited by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A). As the first institution in the Middle East to be accredited by Gem-A, DANAT will offer these advanced academic tracks starting in September, sponsored by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). Obtaining the internationally recognized Gemmology Diploma Programme certificate unlocks a wealth of career opportunities in the fast-growing global gemstone market, where demand for qualified experts continues to rise. This demand is particularly significant in light of…

Abu Dhabi – e& and 4iG Group, the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services in Hungary and the Western Balkans, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration across key areas of digital infrastructure. Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer, e&, said: “Our strategic partnership with 4iG is an important step in strengthening cross-regional digital infrastructure that supports economic growth, resilience, and innovation. Rooted in purposeful innovation and a belief in the power of infrastructure to unlock human potential, we see this collaboration as a platform for long-term projects that bridge continents, empower communities, and accelerate inclusive digital transformation across the Middle…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (SDT), one of the leading telecommunications, IT, and space and defence industrial groups in Hungary and the Western Balkans, have signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to establish significant and expansive industrial cooperation between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary. During an official UAE state visit to Hungary, EDGE and 4iG SDT signed three MoUs aimed at enabling a broad technology partnership to jointly develop, localise, and market advanced defence systems, including EDGE’s SKYKNIGHT air defence missile system, SHADOW 25 and…

U.A.E: Hyatt announced today that affiliates of Hyatt and ADD Properties (a member of Sami Saad Holding Hospitality and formerly known as ALDAU Development) have officially launched Hyatt Centric Cairo West continuing to strengthen their collaboration, with plans to further enhance Egypt’s hospitality sector by adding new branded residences to the groups’ development pipeline. Following the successful and strong reintroduction of the Hyatt brand to Egypt in 2021, with the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West, ADD Properties and Hyatt have now launched Egypt’s first art-inspired hotel, Hyatt Centric Cairo West. Designed to deliver an immersive guest experience tailored to modern…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Starkey MEA FZCO has reaffirmed its commitment to improving hearing health among the UAE’s aging population, calling for greater integration of hearing care into national public health strategies. The move comes amid growing evidence linking untreated hearing loss to cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation in older adults. Starkey’s efforts are closely aligned with the UAE’s National Policy for Senior Emiratis and Dubai’s Elderly Happiness Strategy. The National Policy, launched in 2018, aims to ensure that senior Emiratis remain active, healthy, and socially integrated through targeted programs and support services. Meanwhile, Dubai’s Elderly Happiness Strategy—part of the…

ACCRA, Ghana — Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a collaboration with Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator, to provide mobile money transactions via Network’s N-Genius™ payment terminals. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding financial inclusion and driving payment innovation across Ghana and the broader West African region. Through this collaboration, Network’s clients in Ghana can now process mobile money payments from all providers using their current N-Genius point-of-sale terminals. This development strengthens Network’s role as a third-party payment processor (TPP), broadening its service…

Under Home Healthcare Medcare introduces at-home capsule endoscopy and sleep studies, among several other services, such as geriatric care, managing chronic diseases, providing IV drips, and mental health support for patients. Dubai, UAE: Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, a premium healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare, has redefined the benchmark for in-home medical care in the UAE with the launch of its advanced home care services. In addition to the standard doctor and nurse visits, Medcare’s advanced homecare services now allow patients to receive more sophisticated care procedures, such as sleep consulting for newborn and toddlers, geriatric care, chronic disease management and capsule endoscopy,…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways today launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline’s comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies can now access their complete corporate travel management suite through a single digital platform. The portal enables businesses to manage their travel programmes with enhanced tools, track performance data in real-time, and handle benefit redemptions with self-service capabilities. Corporate customers can now access contract details, monitor travel spend, and redeem Etihad for Business credits for a comprehensive suite of travel benefits. “We’ve created a platform that puts control directly in our corporate partners’ hands,” said Javier Alija, Vice…