Author: Mahdeehassan

Cairo, Egypt –The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) honored 100 outstanding students who excelled in the upgraded Summer Training Program, part of a nationwide initiative to equip 10,000 students with cutting-edge digital and technological skills. The program aligns with ITIDA and NTI’s strategic focus on building Egypt’s human capital by providing university students across all governorates with in-demand skills. It combines technical training with freelancing and soft skills development, ensuring graduates are ready for the dynamic needs of the ICT industry. Eng. Ahmed El-Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, congratulated the students, emphasizing that they…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Today’s drivers expect vehicles to update, adapt and evolve like their smartphones, yet cars often still behave like legacy machines. To help close that gap, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and HARMAN today announced a collaboration to deliver next-level cockpit solutions that accelerate the consumer-tech transformation of the automotive industry. The strategic initiative pairs HARMAN’s market-ready automotive product portfolio with Qualcomm Technologies’ high-performance automotive compute to enable intelligent, contextual, and empathetic in-cabin experiences. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to redefine how drivers and passengers connect with their vehicles. The combination of Qualcomm Technologies’ platform and HARMAN’s architecture will…

Cairo – Capital for Securitization, a subsidiary of GB Capital for Financial Investments, announced the completion of six new securitization issuances in the first half of 2025, compared to four issuances during the same period last year, marking a 50% growth. This milestone reflects the company’s growing leadership in the debt instruments and corporate financing market. It also comes as part of a series of successes, with the company reaching its 40th issuance since inception, with a total value of issuances exceeding EGP 70 billion over six years of operation in the Egyptian market. Commenting on the results, Sherif Samir Tawadros, Vice Chairman…

Dubai, UAE: Meraki Developers, one of Dubai’s leading names in the real estate sector, has recently announced the eagerly awaited launch of their latest development, The Haven III. This curated collection of 83 residences includes studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments located in the up-and-coming area of Majan in Dubailand. This project highlights the developer’s commitment to providing a high-quality living experience to residents at The Haven III. The living spaces have been intentionally designed with elegant, warm aesthetics, appealing to those seeking a peaceful retreat in the city. Following the success of The Haven I and II, this third phase elevates…

SAN MATEO, CA and DUBAI – Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, announced a collaboration to build digital asset initiatives and solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The firms will explore ways to combine Franklin Templeton’s expertise in the compliant tokenization of securities with Binance’s global trading infrastructure and investor reach. The goal is to deliver innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of investors by bringing greater efficiency, transparency and accessibility to capital markets with competitive yield generation and settlement…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– September 2025 — Etijah Coaching and Consulting Services proudly celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary, marking a decade and a half of empowering individuals, building impactful partnerships, and guiding thousands of professionals—especially youth and women—toward careers with purpose across the MENA region. Founded in 2010 by Dina Shabib, Etijah was born from a vision to support individuals as they navigate their personal and professional journeys with clarity and confidence. Rooted in the Arabic word اتجاه (Etijah), meaning “direction” or “path,” the company has consistently filled critical gaps in career education, workforce readiness, and leadership development. “At Etijah, we invest…

Doha – Baladna Food Industries, a subsidiary of Baladna Q.P.S.C., has achieved a major milestone by securing an In-Country Value (ICV) certification score of 82.47% under Qatar’s “Tawteen” program, a national initiative aimed at localizing supply chains and maximizing economic value within the country. This outstanding ICV score places Baladna at the forefront of Qatar’s food industry in terms of local value creation, underscoring the alignment of its operational strategies with the objectives of the ICV program. The score reflects Baladna’s high domestic expenditure on local procurement, workforce training, and investment in fixed assets. A high ICV score offers tangible advantages…

Kuwait: In continued efforts to inspire and support the future generation of leaders in Kuwait, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering platform in the MENA region, hosted 30 students currently taking part in Academy X. The headquarters visit comes as part of talabat’s social responsibility strategy and its ongoing sponsorship of Academy X, Kuwait’s largest women’s empowerment initiative in the tech and entrepreneurship industry, led by CODED Academy. It further aligns with the company’s proactive role in advancing Kuwait’s technology industry and digital economy, empowering women and young girls, and contributing to the goals of New Kuwait Vision 2035. Designed to…

Kuwait: Warba Bank has announced the launch of a new strategic collaboration with Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Company, coinciding with the opening of the company’s branch at Kuwait International Airport, specifically in Terminal 4 (T4). Through this partnership, the Bank will offer its traveling customers an exclusive benefit: a complimentary coffee from the Kuwait Flour Mills branch at T4, provided they are Warba Bank customers traveling through the terminal. This collaboration is an extension of Warba Bank’s approach to supporting national projects and initiatives that reflect the integration of efforts between government institutions and the private sector, particularly those aimed…

Manama – PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce the global launch of its official content creator initiative, the Next Star Global Creator Recruitment program. Ushering in a new era for creator talent across eight major regions, the program offers an annual prize pool of over $6 million and exclusive in-game rewards, with no minimum follower requirements, allowing aspiring creators of all sizes to spotlight their talent and shape the future of PUBG MOBILE. The Next Star Global Creator Recruitment initiative is designed for creators who want to showcase their passion for PUBG MOBILE…