Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Starkey MEA FZCO has reaffirmed its commitment to improving hearing health among the UAE’s aging population, calling for greater integration of hearing care into national public health strategies. The move comes amid growing evidence linking untreated hearing loss to cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation in older adults. Starkey’s efforts are closely aligned with the UAE’s National Policy for Senior Emiratis and Dubai’s Elderly Happiness Strategy. The National Policy, launched in 2018, aims to ensure that senior Emiratis remain active, healthy, and socially integrated through targeted programs and support services. Meanwhile, Dubai’s Elderly Happiness Strategy—part of the…

ACCRA, Ghana — Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a collaboration with Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator, to provide mobile money transactions via Network’s N-Genius™ payment terminals. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding financial inclusion and driving payment innovation across Ghana and the broader West African region. Through this collaboration, Network’s clients in Ghana can now process mobile money payments from all providers using their current N-Genius point-of-sale terminals. This development strengthens Network’s role as a third-party payment processor (TPP), broadening its service…

Under Home Healthcare Medcare introduces at-home capsule endoscopy and sleep studies, among several other services, such as geriatric care, managing chronic diseases, providing IV drips, and mental health support for patients. Dubai, UAE: Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, a premium healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare, has redefined the benchmark for in-home medical care in the UAE with the launch of its advanced home care services. In addition to the standard doctor and nurse visits, Medcare’s advanced homecare services now allow patients to receive more sophisticated care procedures, such as sleep consulting for newborn and toddlers, geriatric care, chronic disease management and capsule endoscopy,…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways today launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline’s comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies can now access their complete corporate travel management suite through a single digital platform. The portal enables businesses to manage their travel programmes with enhanced tools, track performance data in real-time, and handle benefit redemptions with self-service capabilities. Corporate customers can now access contract details, monitor travel spend, and redeem Etihad for Business credits for a comprehensive suite of travel benefits. “We’ve created a platform that puts control directly in our corporate partners’ hands,” said Javier Alija, Vice…

Dubai, UAE :Apparel Group, the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, proudly announces the successful opening of the GCC’s first-ever Sur La Table store at Dubai Hills Mall, in partnership with global brand accelerator Marquee Brands. This milestone marks the celebrated culinary brand’s debut in the region, underscoring Apparel Group’s continued commitment to introducing premium international concepts that elevate the retail landscape. Through this strategic collaboration with Marquee Brands, Sur La Table now brings customers a distinctive destination for curated kitchenware, chef-led cooking classes, and immersive experiences designed to inspire culinary enthusiasts of every level. Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel…

International stars of the football world are coming together in Lisbon this September for the Legends Charity Game in order to raise funds for communities suffering from the effects of war and local tensions around the world. Timed to coincide with theSBC Summit in Lisbon, the Legends Charity Game on Monday 15 September is a highly anticipated match between Portugal Legends vs. World Legends, featuring some of the biggest names in the history of football. The Legends will compete in front of 60,000 Fans, and in front of millions of people that will watch the game online / on TV. With strong…

A minimally invasive robotic surgery offers a life-saving option for high-risk patients who cannot undergo transplants or traditional open-heart procedures King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first implantation of two artificial pumps for biventricular support (BiVAD-HMIII) using robotic technology on a patient with advanced heart failure. This groundbreaking procedure opens new horizons in circulatory support techniques for patients with complex cardiac conditions and marks a medical achievement that culminated in the patient’s recovery within a short period following the surgery. The procedure represents a major advancement in the treatment of bilateral…

SBC Summit 2025 will once again shine a light on the industry’s most pressing responsibility of safeguarding players, with a dedicated Player Protection stage running throughout the event from September 16–18 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). The Player Protection stage will offer the event’s 30,000 delegates an examination of how industry ethics intersect with regulation, technology, and player behaviour, featuring insights from experienced professionals across the sector. Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Player protection has rightly evolved from a regulatory checkbox to a core business strategy. As global frameworks tighten and consumer expectations rise, the operators that succeed…

Noida – Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries announced the audited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Financial highlights for the quarter (USD)Revenue at USD 1,564 mn; up 0.4% YoYEBIT at USD 172 mn; up 30.2% YoYEBIT Margin 11.1%; up 260 bps YoYProfit after tax (PAT) at USD 133 mn; up 30.2% YoYPAT Margin 8.5%; up 190 bps YoYFree cash flow at USD 86 mnNew deal wins TCV USD 809 mnFinancial highlights for the quarter (₹)Revenue at ₹ 13,351 crores; up 2.7% YoYEBIT at ₹…

Dubai, UAE: Belong, a new fintech platform for global Indians to invest safely and easily in India, is now available for non-resident Indians (NRI) in the UAE. Licensed by IFSCA – regulator of GIFT City, India, Belong offers a US Dollar-based Fixed Deposit (FD) starting at just USD 5,000 (AED 18,365), with high returns. Ankur Choudhary, CEO and Co-Founder, Belong, said: “Our vision is simple: to make it easier for Indians to thrive globally while staying connected to India. Every NRI has built a global identity through hard work and ambition, but financial and non-financial services in India haven’t kept up.…