Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE: Reinforcing the UAE’s growing reputation as a global destination for world-class dining experiences, Japan’s number one udon brand Marugame Udon has made its regional debut in Dubai with the opening of its first outlet at City Centre Deira. The grand opening on July 3 exceeded expectations, drawing queues of over 500+ guests well into the evening, and reflecting both strong market demand and the UAE’s unique ability to attract top international brands. Hiroshi Yamaguchi, President of Marugame commented on the opening saying: “We are thrilled to bring our handmade, freshly prepared Sanuki udon and spirit of hospitality to Dubai, marking…

The iconic MEO Arena will once again host SBC Summit’s Super Stage in 2025, offering an inspiring mix of daytime content, including keynotes from Gary Vaynerchuk and Randi Zuckerberg, followed by evening celebrations with global awards shows and the return of INFINITY Lisbon. Debuting at SBC Summit in 2024, the Super Stage was introduced as a premium conference and entertainment venue due to its scale and its location adjacent to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. The stage quickly became a defining feature of the event, hosting iconic appearances by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Tony Hawk, and serving as the birthplace of the now-famous INFINITY parties, now a signature element…

Randi Zuckerberg, tech powerhouse, media entrepreneur, and AI advocate, will take the stage at SBC Summit 2025, sharing unfiltered thoughts across a series of sessions designed to inspire as much as inform. From launching ‘Facebook Live’ and founding the creative arts platform HUG, to winning three Tony awards and hosting her own SiriusXM radio show, Randi Zuckerberg has long stood at the intersection of technology, media, and entrepreneurship. Randi Zuckerberg first rose to prominence as one of Facebook’s earliest employees, where she led key marketing initiatives and played a pivotal role in launching ‘Facebook Live’, redefining how the world interacts and engages with…

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…

Dubai, Smart Mobility International (SMI) is the UAEs first specialist distributor of Premium Chinese electric vehicles has officially inaugurated its first WEY showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road – Murdouf Centre – Al Safa 1 – Dubai, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth and innovation in the region’s mobility sector. Aligned with Smart Mobility’s vision to support sustainable transportation in the UAE, WEY, One of Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) leading automotive brands, offers one of the best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), combining premium performance, cutting-edge smart energy technology, sophisticated design, and an integrated smart ecosystem. The showroom’s grand opening was Hosted…

Dubai, UAE: PRYPCO Mint, MENA’s first real estate tokenization platform, has announced the successful funding of its latest property, a two-bedroom apartment in Park Ridge Tower C located in Dubai Hills, which attracted the highest number of investors for a single property on the platform to date. In a strategic partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and licensed by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), PRYPCO Mint continues to reshape the investment landscape by unlocking access to prime real estate for as low as AED 2,000, ultimately paving the way for greater accessibility, inclusivity, and enabling real estate freedom…

Dubai – e& has signed a partnership with Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone, establishing a shared commitment to elevate the delivery of healthcare through advanced telecommunications and digital health solutions. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President – Small & Medium Business of e& UAE, said: “Dubai Healthcare City Authority has long served as a catalyst for healthcare innovation in the region. Through this collaboration, we are proud to offer cutting-edge digital infrastructure and healthcare solutions that empower doctors, improve patient experiences, and support the UAE’s broader vision for a tech-enabled healthcare system.” Jaffar Bin Jaffar, Director…

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,…