Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai – ANAX Developments, one of Dubai’s most dynamic luxury developers, has unveiled ELLE Residences, its latest landmark project redefining branded living in the region. Slated for completion by Q3 2027, this stunning project marks a new era of branded residences in the heart of Dubai Islands. Following the success of its first residential tower in Miami, ELLE, owned by the Lagardère Group, has partnered with ANAX Developments to create its branded residences portfolio in the Middle East, for the very first time. This landmark collaboration combines ELLE’s global lifestyle ethos with ANAX’s deep understanding of Dubai’s evolving luxury market, creating a new…

Muscat – Muscat Municipality has signed an agreement with the Oman Environmental Holding Services Co (be’ah) to transfer the rights and obligations of waste collection and transportation within Muscat Governorate. Under the agreement, Muscat Municipality will assume responsibility for these services from 1 October 2025. This step marks a significant milestone in the Municipality’s efforts to enhance sustainable urban services in line with the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and Eng. Ahmed bin Hamad Al Subhi, Chairman of be’ah. Commenting on the occasion, HE Al…

FootAR, a Portuguese start-up that transforms real-life sporting events into immersive digitalexperiences in real time, was one of the standout participants at the SBC Summit Lisbon, whichtook place from 16 to 18 September 2025. It was the world’s largest event dedicated to theiGaming sector. This start-up, which is actively seeking opportunities and investment within the iGaming industry,has a proven track record in media. It has supported some of Portugal’s largest media companiesin engaging younger audiences and fostering loyalty through its proprietary tools. Among theseis the award-winning FootAR Widget, which generates 3D animations from live sports events. Dubbed “The Greatest Show…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Shomoul Holding, a subsidiary of Mabanee Company, has announced the signing of an agreement with Alshaya Group, a leading international retail franchise operator of around 70 world class brands. Under the agreement, which represents an investment of $150M by Alshaya Group, the companies world famous brands will open across a total leasable area of over 50,000 square meters in 100 stores at The Avenues, Riyadh, creating jobs for 2,500 Saudi nationals. Set to become one of the largest and most prominent shopping and leisure destinations in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region, The Avenues – Riyadh…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Sensory Cloud Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering therapies that deactivate mechano-sensitive ion channels to treat respiratory disease, is today reporting new results from the REACH trial at King Saud University Medical City for the treatment of patients with refractory chronic cough (RCC). SC0023 is a proprietary therapeutic aerosol composed of ions endogenous to human airways, acting to relieve compression of mechano-sensitive ion channels implicated in chronic cough hypersensitivity. “Chronic cough is a major unmet healthcare need afflicting an estimated 10% of the adult human population globally,” said Dr. Kholood Altassan, PhD, head of the Preventive Medicine…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, and MAHD Academy, the largest national initiative dedicated to identifying and developing sports talent in Saudi Arabia, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration across multiple areas of sports development. As part of this agreement, the partners are launching the Soaring Talents program, an initiative designed to accelerate the growth of the Kingdom’s sports sector in line with Vision 2030. This landmark collaboration combines Riyadh Air’s global sponsorship portfolio with MAHD Academy’s expertise in athletic development to nurture local talent and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s presence on the international…

Oxford Business Group teams up with Madinah Region Development Authority for a special report on the region’s socio-economic transformation Al Madinah, September 2025: The sweeping socio-economic transformations taking place in the historic Saudi region of Al Madinah are the focus of the latest report by global business intelligence and advisory firm Oxford Business Group (OBG). Entitled Bright Horizons: Socio-economic Transformation in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, the report examines the region’s commitment to community well-being, economic diversification and urban renewal in alignment with the objectives of Vision 2030. In the coverage on citizen well-being, the report explores how the region is…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has continued to strengthen the regulatory foundations for fintech growth, announcing that a total of 68 fintech experimental permits have been granted by the end of Q2 2025, with 50 fintech companies currently registered under the CMA’s Fintech Lab, 36 of which are actively operational. This progress reflects the Kingdom’s evolution to a fintech environment that is ready and attractive for innovation, investment, and growth, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the CMA Strategy 2024–2026. The CMA’s Fintech Lab was launched as a controlled environment for…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Reinforcing its commitment to building a sustainable social care ecosystem, the Family Care Authority (FCA) concluded its participation in the second edition of the Social Care Forum, organised by the Department of Community Development (DCD) from 24 to 25 September at the Hilton Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Held under the theme “Future Ready Social Care: People, Practice, and Policy,” the forum served as a strategic platform for the Family Care Authority to call for integrated, family-centered policies as the foundation for sustainable and resilient social care systems. The event saw participation from FCA’s esteemed…

Dubai, UAE – MAAIA, the distinguished global real estate developer renowned for its European-inspired craftsmanship and commitment to excellence, has officially broken ground on La Clé, its boutique residential development in the heart of Al Furjan. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant step forward for the premium project, which is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027. La Clé by MAAIA will deliver 56 premium residences, featuring one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, along with a selected number of apartments with a private pool—an exclusive offering in the Al Furjan community. Thoughtfully designed to bring nature indoors, the development blends modern aesthetics with…