Author: Mahdeehassan

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…

A brand-new Technology Stage will debut this September at SBC Summit 2025, running from 16 to 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), bringing breakthrough innovation into the spotlight. With more than 30,000 delegates set to attend, the summit’s new Technology Stage will explore the pivotal role of tech innovation in modern iGaming. Expert-led panels will examine the digital evolution of the sector, offering real-world strategies for improving user experience, optimising operations, and ensuring regulatory readiness. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Growth, efficiency, and compliance now rely on smart innovation. The new Technology Stage is our answer to that shift.…

United Arab Emirates, Dubai – The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and Lenovo, today announced a partnership to make Lenovo’s Legion brand of gaming devices the Official PC & Gaming Hardware partner of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). Lenovo Legion is the one of the world’s leading gaming ecosystem brands, and will be bring its relentless commitment to innovation and performance to the global stage, empowering EWC athletes to compete at their highest level. From training rooms to tournament zones, EWC athletes will be equipped with Lenovo Legion Towers, Lenovo Legion laptops, and peripherals – built for elite esports play…

MANAMA, BAHRAIN – Amwaj Beachfront, an award-winning multi-use development project in Amwaj Island, has signed a partnership agreement with Meliã Hotels and Resorts, the global hotel-management specialist, to oversee the project’s hotel and private beach operations, in addition to launching the sale of Meliã Residences. The signing ceremony took place at the site of Amwaj Beachfront project in the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, His Excellency Eng. Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, and Mr. Majed Al Khan, Board…

London / Geneva / Dubai – Weber Shandwick, the earned-first global communications agency, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZENDATA Cybersecurity, a leading global cybersecurity firm, to deliver a fully integrated cyber crisis and resilience offering under Weber Advisory. The partnership combines deep expertise in cybersecurity and threat intelligence with industry-leading crisis communications and reputation management, offering clients a seamless solution to navigate today’s complex risk landscape. This collaboration reflects a growing demand from boards, CEOs and communications leaders for a unified approach to cyber resilience, which addresses both the technical and reputational dimensions of modern crises. The Weber Shandwick–ZENDATA…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative together with First Ladies of 14 African and Asian countries, who joined as the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers: H.E. Dr. ANA DIAS LOURENÇO, First Lady of the Republic of Angola; H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO, First Lady of the Republic of Cabo Verde; H.E. Madam BRIGITTE TOUADERA, First…

SBC Summit 2025 will debut two new conference stages – Global Markets and Emerging Markets – targeting region-specific insights as the event prepares to welcome over 30,000 attendees from more than 130 countries from September 16-18. Following sharp international growth in 2024, with Latin America attendance up 126%, Asia up 80% with delegates from 30 countries, Africa up 45% with 29 nations represented, and North America up 127%, two additional conference stages were introduced to meet the event’s expanding global appeal. Each stage will deliver targeted, actionable insights and create market-specific networking opportunities for delegates operating across the covered jurisdictions. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO…

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a historic milestone: its electric air taxi has successfully completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the start of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region. A first in the eVTOL sector, these efforts will further develop Joby’s readiness in anticipation of carrying its first passengers in 2026. This milestone also marks a significant step in Joby’s three-pronged commercialization strategy: direct operations, aircraft sales, and regional partnerships. “The United Arab…

Doha – Today, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) marks the 14th anniversary of its acquisition of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), celebrating a period of extraordinary transformation, growth, and sporting excellence that reached its greatest milestone yet with the Club’s historic UEFA Champions League 2025 triumph just weeks ago. On Saturday, May 31st, PSG claimed the most prestigious title in European club football, defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in a commanding performance in Munich. This landmark victory – the Club’s first UEFA Champions League title – ended a historic 2024–2025 season in which PSG won four major trophies: the Trophée des Champions (1-0 vs AS Monaco on January…

Dubai, UAE – Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East (MBCME) is strengthening its global presence with a new leadership structure, emphasizing the region’s strategic importance as a hub for Mercedes-Benz General Distributor (MBGD) markets across Central Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. This transition amplifies MBGD’s global expansion by streamlining operations across more than 100 markets under a unified ecosystem, while fostering collaboration that accelerates innovation to deliver an exceptional customer experience and brand excellence across the network. Led by Michael Stroband, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East and Head of MBGD, the leadership team will drive this transformation forward…