Author: Mahdeehassan

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…

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…