Author: Mahdeehassan

The American School of Bahrain (ASB) has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA), marking a significant milestone in the school’s short five-year history. The BQA’s comprehensive evaluation framework assesses schools across four key aspects: Academic Achievement, Personal Development and Social Responsibility, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, and Leadership, Management and Governance. ASB was rated “Outstanding” in all categories, reflecting its unwavering commitment to educational excellence and holistic student development. Radia Ali, ASB’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator and BQA Coordinator, commented on the achievement: “This recognition is a testament to our dedicated educators, motivated students,…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that the construction of Beach Oasis—its vibrant mixed-use community in the dynamic, rapidly growing Dubai Studio City—is now 80% complete. The project is scheduled for handover in Q3 2025. The structural build, blockwork, and internal plastering are now finished, while the MEP, HVAC, and tiling works stand at 78%, 87%, and 82%, respectively, with overall finishes being 66% complete. The site currently employs 1,442 personnel. Comprising 476 studios, 200 one-bedroom, and 36 two-bedroom residences spread across two buildings, Beach Oasis is a modern low-rise residential community…

An insightful research paper from ThruHQ, “Egyptian B2B directory” unveils a significant disconnect in Egypt’s online business-to-business sector. The findings, derived from the meticulous curation of ThruHQ’s initial batch of listings, highlight that while 95% of Egyptian B2B companies claim an online presence, a staggering 80% exhibit characteristics of “digital ghosts”, hindering their ability to capitalise on a market where digital engagement is paramount. The research, born from in-depth evaluations and briefing reports conducted on leading Egyptian companies during ThruHQ’s directory building process, offers a unique and granular understanding of the current state of Egypt’s B2B digital landscape. This hands-on…

Rentify, a cutting-edge fintech & proptech startup, has launched in the UAE, bringing a seamless, tech-driven rental experience to landlords and tenants. With AED 1.5 billion in property value already signed up and scaling up rapidly, Rentify is set to redefine the rental ecosystem with its flexible payment solutions, AI-powered platform, and automated rent collection. The company has secured $500,000 in funding from a consortium of investors, strengthening its mission to digitise the UAE’s property ecosystem through transparency, trust, and technology. Rentify introduces a tech-first approach to address common inefficiencies in the rental market, such as cheque-based payments, tenant KYC,…

Dubai, April 2025 – INEOS Automotive has launched a bold advertising campaign to clearly differentiate the Grenadier 4X4 from the regular school-run SUVs and soft-roading crossovers. While respecting various rival manufacturers for their success in those segments, the Grenadier was engineered to follow a different trail. The lead advert being activated in social media and on out-of-home billboards depicts the Grenadier, with muddy scars and splashes from off-roading, pitted against another brand’s clean and tidy model. A cheeky provocative caption is intended to raise a smile. The campaign follows a series of unsuccessful legal challenges around the world that were intended…

Tarjama, the leading language solutions technology company in the MENA region, announced today the launch of Pronoia V2, a state-of-the-art Large Language Model (LLM) designed to deliver unmatched performance in Arabic and multilingual enterprise applications. Built on over 16 years of linguistic expertise, Pronoia now ranks as the most accurate and cost-effective Arabic AI solution, outperforming GPT-4o, DeepSeek-V3, and Cohere on Arabic-related tasks. Pronoia sets a new benchmark for Arabic AI by combining high-performance language processing with enterprise-grade security and efficiency. Built to operate on just one GPU, Pronoia delivers best-in-class output while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. “Arabic has been…

Rabbit, the leading tech-driven, hyperlocal e-commerce company, announces its market entry to Saudi Arabia — and a target of delivering 20 million items in all KSA’s major cities by 2026. Rabbit is already live in KSA. The Company has established its regional headquarters in Riyadh, home to a rapidly expanding Saudi team, and has successfully launched its operations through a network of ‘dark stores’, or fulfilment centres, strategically located across key neighbourhoods in the city. Having secured its commercial licence from KSA’s Ministry of Investment in 2022, the Company’s regional HQ and investment in local talent follow a carefully planned,…

Tokyo, April, 2025 – Terra Drone Corporation, recently ranked the No.1 Drone Service Provider in the world for 2024, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s leading energy and chemical company. This partnership underscores a joint commitment to exploring cutting-edge drone, robotics, and AI-driven technologies customized for the oil and gas industry, while accelerating localization initiatives in the Kingdom. The MOU aims to foster deeper collaboration between Terra Drone and Aramco to develop drone technologies that enhance safety and operational efficiency across the energy sector. The agreement will serve as a collaborative platform for research…

7X, the UAE-based investment and holding group in the trade, transport, and logistics sectors, announced the appointment of Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi as its new Group CEO, following Board approval. The appointment comes as part of the Group’s evolution and ongoing organisational and operational transformation across 7X and its subsidiaries, designed to strengthen its local and global positioning while accelerating growth and innovation in the industry. Al Wahedi brings over two decades of expertise spanning logistics, CEP solutions, investment, agri-food technologies, and venture capital. In his most recent role as, General Manager of EMX, he successfully led the company’s strategic expansion, cementing…

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), continued its ‘KnowTalks’ series. A new session titled ‘Arab Scholars: A Lasting Legacy in World Civilisation’ was presented by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF. The session focused on the crucial role of Arab and Muslim scholars in creating a prosperous human civilization that developed a wide array of scientific and knowledge-based disciplines, including engineering, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy, among others. This foundation served as a basis for contemporary advancements. Furthermore, the discussions highlighted contributions that had a lasting impact…