Author: Mahdeehassan

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the shopping mall development and management arm of Lulu International Holdings Ltd, has successfully concluded the much-anticipated Summer Shopping Carnival, a dynamic month-long festival that transformed the retail experience across 12 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. The Summer Shopping Carnival offered visitors 31 days of exclusive promotions, global-themed experiences, cultural activations, live entertainment, and the chance to win exceptional prizes. Shoppers who spent AED 200 or more had the opportunity to enter two types of draws: a digital raffle draw to win brand-new Chevrolet Spark EUV vehicles presented…

Dubai, UAE: As part of ongoing efforts to raise cybersecurity awareness among youth and foster a safe and sustainable digital community, emt, a leading cybersecurity solutions, training and service provider, has partnered with the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), to organize a series of interactive events and activities during the second week of the Cyberspace Leaders Program 2025, at the University of Dubai. The initiative invites students aged 13 to 18 to take part in a dynamic, hands-on program designed to promote cybersecurity awareness and build essential digital competencies. Activities will take place daily from July 7 to 10, offering…

Osaka, Japan – The Saudi Arabia Pavilion has welcomed Alfaisal University to Expo 2025 Osaka as it cements its role as Riyadh Health City’s academic catalyst and applied research engine by signing a landmark MoU with Japan’s MEDiDENT Co., Ltd. The agreement accelerates the transformation of discoveries into deployable health solutions. Initial projects included in the MoU will include AI-driven diagnostics trials, immersive medical education modules, and faculty exchanges, which will commence at Alfaisal’s Health Innovation Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in late 2025. The partnership will advance: Innovation Labs: Joint pilots in AI diagnostics, XR surgical training, 3D-printed biomaterials, and health-system digitalization.…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Arada has announced the sale of The Observatory, the showpiece penthouse at Akala, the recently launched wellness-focused branded residences project located adjacent to Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Valued at AED125 million, the sale ranks as one of the top 10 apartments sold in Dubai so far in 2025, underscoring the strong global investor interest in Akala. Spanning two floors at the top of one of Akala’s 220-metre twin towers, The Observatory offers panoramic, unblocked views of the Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, DIFC and the Zabeel area. Featuring six bedrooms, The Observatory is also notable for a…

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) unveils its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Entitled “Cultivating Impact”, the report illustrates Orange’s commitment to a sustainable, inclusive transformation grounded in the realities of the 17 countries in which the brand operates. A transformation rooted in usage, skills, and territories The report comes at a pivotal time for Africa and the Middle East, where digital, energy, economic and financial transitions are driving deep and progressive societal shifts. One clear guiding principle emerges: human-centered digital technology. It takes shape in everyday uses, built on access to resilient, optimized, and low-carbon digital infrastructure, and…

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic Banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Euro University Bahrain. The agreement aims to offer tailored educational financing solutions to the university’s students and their parents, including products such as the Ajyal Accounts and education financing facilities. The signing ceremony took place at Khaleeji Bank’s headquarters in the GFH Tower, Manama, where the agreement was signed on behalf of the bank by Ms. Ameera Ahmed Al Abbasi, Head of Retail Banking at Khaleeji Bank, and on behalf of the…

First-Time Home Buyer programme offers aspiring Emirati and expatriate homeowners priority access to new launches, preferential prices, and tailored mortgage solutions The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, and the UAE’s Year of Community Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a landmark initiative set to transform Dubai’s real estate landscape, Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme. Designed to make homeownership more accessible and financially affordable for Emiratis and expatriates, the programme offers priority access to new launches, preferential pricing, and…

Aqaba, Jordan – Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the preferred Gateway to Jordan, the Levant, and beyond, announced exceptional operational results for the first half of 2025, demonstrating robust growth across all key performance indicators. ACT delivered high performance during the first six months of 2025, handling a total of 468,062 TEUs, representing a 24% increase compared to 377,456 TEUs in the same period of 2024. This strong momentum was further demonstrated in June 2025, where the terminal handled 80,172 TEUs, marking a 14.9% increase over the 69,759 TEUs handled in June 2024. The terminal’s operational excellence extended well beyond container volumes, as ACT efficiently served 293 vessels during the first…

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Areen Development, a leading real estate developer, has awarded the construction contract for its landmark “Tilal” residential project within the Al Areen Masterplan to Ahmed Omar Contracting Company, one of the Kingdom’s most respected national contractors. The signing ceremony, held at the headquarters of Areen Holding Company, was attended by Mr. Majed Al Khan, Managing Director of Areen Holding Company, Dr. Ahlam Zainal, CEO of Areen Holding Company and Areen Development, and Mr. Raed Mohammed Omar, Managing Director of Ahmed Omar Contracting Company, in addition to a number of senior officials from both sides. Awarding the contract…

Kuwait City– Jahez Application, a pioneering platform that connects customers with their favorite shops through online orders, officially launched the First Food Innovation Hackathon in Kuwait in strategic partnership with the Kuwait Innovation Center (KIC). This joint launch of a national-level Hackathon Program marks a significant step toward empowering young minds and nurturing innovation in Kuwait’s food sector, aligning with the broader objectives of Kuwait Vision 2035. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25th June 2025, Jahez Application and Kuwait Innovation Center (KIC) rolled out a 7-phase program designed to take participants from ideation to implementation. The…