Author: Mahdeehassan

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…

SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge, Malta, on Thursday, 30 April. Closing the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will bring together 400 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the European betting and gaming industry. This year’s edition features 35 categories, recognising standout achievements from operators, affiliates, industry leaders, game developers and other suppliers. Leading the shortlist is Betsson Group with seven nominations, followed closely by Sportradar with six. “Success in this industry is about more than revenue. It is defined by resilience, creativity, and a willingness to take risks,” said SBC Founder…

SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship will be streamed live this Friday, as 12 white-collar fighters from across the gaming industry step into the ring to battle it out for personal pride, company bragging rights, and a worthy cause. The night’s full fight card will be available to watch live via a dedicated stream powered by Gr8Tech, with the first ring walk set for 9pm, allowing those unable to attend to follow the action in real time. Hosted at the London Hilton Park Lane this Friday, the championship will bring together over 500 guests for an exclusive black-tie event, featuring a champagne reception, three-course dinner,…

The HIMA Group, a leading global provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and railway industries, continues to expand its footprint in Latin America with the official opening celebrations of its new entities in Lima, Peru, on March 3 and Bogotá, Colombia, on March 5, 2026. Both events were marked by executive exchange sessions with customers and partners from the oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries. The celebrations were accompanied by technical lectures highlighting the advantages of digitalization in process safety, including the growing importance of operational technology (OT) security in increasingly connected industrial environments, as well as…

SBC is announcing the eagerly awaited SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 in collaboration with SMH Global, scheduled for July 15–16 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which attracted more than 2,000 delegates from 44 countries, the 2026 event is aiming to exceed 2,500 attendees and further strengthen its position in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The summit will feature over 70 world-class speakers discussing key industry topics such as regulations, operations, technology, affiliate marketing, and cross-industry partnerships. Sports will again play a key role in this year’s agenda, with dedicated discussions on fan engagement, sponsorship opportunities,…

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, SBC Summit Malta will put sports betting strategy front and centre, helping the industry gear up for one of the biggest moments in the global betting calendar.   Taking place from 29 to 30 April, the event’s two-day conference programme will bring together 6,000 industry professionals to explore the future of sports betting from both theoretical and practical perspectives.   The programme is structured across two formats. Day one will focus on sportsbook strategy through a series of panel discussions. Day two will shift to hands-on workshops, giving delegates the chance to turn those discussions into practical frameworks they…