Author: Mahdeehassan

UAE-based VC firm Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP) has completed the third closing of its inaugural fund (PVPIF), attracting investors from the US, France, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE, including institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The fund focuses on early-stage, innovation-driven startups across sectors including fintech, healthtech, edtech, mobility, agrifood, energy, and consumer technology, with a MENA focus and global outlook. PVP continues to deploy capital to scalable, high-growth companies, while keeping the fund open for additional commitments ahead of its planned final close in October 2026. The company concluded the second close of its $50 million fund in March last year. Press release: Phoenix…

SBC Summit Malta 2026 will feature a dedicated marketing programme designed to help brands rethink acquisition and engagement for a modern era. As regulations tighten and channels diversify, marketing is becoming one of the most complex areas of the gaming industry. Teams are no longer just competing for attention. They are navigating a landscape shaped by constraint and constant change. Taking place on 29-30 April, delegates will hear from CEOs, CMOs and marketing specialists, as they tackle the biggest challenges facing modern marketing, from rising acquisition costs and shifting player behaviour to the growing influence of AI, data and new channels.…

Visitors to Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah are in for an exciting retail experience as the PrivilegePLUS loyalty program returns this year with bigger rewards, exclusive discounts, and incredible chances to win throughout the year. Designed to delight both residents and tourists, PrivilegePLUS transforms every shopping trip into a rewarding journey. Members can enjoy up to 50% instant discounts across a wide selection of participating stores, making every visit more valuable and enjoyable. Adding to the excitement, shoppers who spend AED 200 or more have the opportunity to win premium retail vouchers, lifestyle hampers, and much more.

Two new cheek obsessions. Five shades each. Endless moods. At Benefit Cosmetics, we believe blush is never just blush — it’s mood, movement, glow and personality in a single swipe. This season, we’re turning up the cheek with two irresistible new blush formulas designed to match every vibe: meet Juice Stick for juicy dewy radiance and Play Daze for soft-focus cloud color. Whether you’re craving a fresh-squeezed pop of color or an airbrushed cheek bloom, your perfect cheek moment starts here. Juice stick – a fresh-squeezed glow There’s nothing like this juicy pop of color. Juice Stick is a hydratin

Empowering All Women to Move Forward with Confidence Dubai, UAE – March 2026: CASIO Middle East and Africa has introduced the G-SHOCK GMA-P2126W in the UAE, expanding its analog-digital lineup with a timepiece that blends refined design with everyday durability, inspired by and celebrating women who navigate everyday life with confidence and strength. Building on the compact form of the GMA-P2110 series and its distinctive octagonal bezel, the GMA-P2126W features a cohesive dark grey aesthetic that highlights the depth and versatility of a monochrome palette. Subtle gold-toned accents add contrast, bringing a sense of warmth and und

EU Must Review EU ETS to Support Competitiveness as Aviation Decarbonizes 24 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to: Ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including flights within the European Economic Area (EEA) routes. To prevent market fragmentations, the EU should avoid regional derogations, additional eligibility hurd

Solid Performance as Company Completes Strategic Transformation 24 March 2026 – Makhazen, the new operating brand of Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. For FY 2025, Makhazen reported net profit from continuing operations of KD 49.3 million, or 19.31 fils per share, an increase of 13.1% compared to the same period last year. EBITDA increased 37.8% to KD 83.1 million and EBIT increased 42.9% to KD 74.9 million, while revenue stood at KD 151.5 million, these results reflect solid performance across the Group’s operating businesses. As of December 31, 20

Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 – The World Gold Council (WGC) announced recently a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance and operation of scalable, interoperable digital gold products. Gold as a Service would act as an open platform, connecting the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage gold-backed products.

Qatar-based healthtech startup iQtech has closed its first investment round with backing from European assessment technology firm Selexi and deep-tech partner Yuniro to advance its XR-based (extended reality-based) medical simulation platform. Founded in 2025 by Nassim Davide Sidaoui, the company is developing EsculapioVR, an AI-powered training and assessment platform that combines immersive virtual reality simulations with AI-driven evaluation tools to modernise medical education. The funding will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen technical infrastructure, and expand deployments across Qatar and the wider MENA region, with applications spanning healthcare, civil training, and military sectors. Press release: iQtech LLC, a Qatar-based…

The SEC investigation has been formally concluded, with a decision to seek no penalties or enforcement action against the Company, founder and Co-CEO YT Jia, FF President Jerry Wang, or any other Company team members. With the SEC concluding its investigation, the Company gains regulatory clarity and the ability to fully focus efforts on its core businesses. FF can also now further advance potential strategic financing and strategic partnerships and could gain more support from government agencies and regulators, deepen cooperation with existing partners, and more efficiently attract top global talent. The Company is launching an upgraded Ten-Punch Combo, making…