Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE – Binghatti, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing leading property developers, has officially launched its first International Sales Boutique in the United Kingdom. The landmark opening took place on July 16th, 2025, in the prestigious district of Knightsbridge on Brompton Road, part of the South Kensington Estate. The ceremony featured a symbolic ribbon-cutting led by Binghatti’s Founder Dr. Hussain Binghatti Aljbori, and Chairman Muhammad Binghatti celebrating a pivotal step in the brand’s global expansion journey With a development portfolio exceeding AED 50 billion, over 80 projects, and more than 11,000 residential units delivered across Dubai, Binghatti’s entry into the UK market represents a strategic move to facilitate…

H1 2025 Highlights: Net profit reported at AED 208 million for H1 2025 compared to AED 139 million for H1 2024; reflecting a YoY increase of 50%. Earnings per share rose to AED 0.10 per share in H1 2025 compared to AED 0.07 in the corresponding prior year period. Total income increased by 24% YoY to AED 374 million for H1 2025, compared to AED 300 million for H1 2024, driven by higher net interest income which increased by 13% and higher non-interest income increasing by 70% compared to the corresponding prior year period. Total assets reported at AED 23.9…

ABU DHABI – PGIM, the $1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., has partnered with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), to launch the RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre (the Centre) – a cutting-edge lab dedicated to advancing sustainable technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep tech within the real asset industry. Set to open in September this year at the ADGM Academy offices, the Centre will bring together global expertise to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities in real estate, infrastructure, smart cities, and related sectors. The announcement follows the strategic partnership formed between PGIM and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office…

Dubai: Trendyol Group; Türkiye’s leading e-commerce platform, Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar, the world’s largest unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains; and Ant International, a leading global digital payments and financial technology provider today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the formation of a strategic venture aimed at developing a next-generation fintech platform for the Turkish market. Following approval from the relevant regulatory authorities, this strategic partnership will enable the development of a platform that provides a comprehensive range of integrated financial services, including digital…

Beirut, Lebanon – ZOD, a leading provider of comprehensive safety and security solutions, today announced the launch of a new brand architecture that organizes its diverse product offerings into five specialized divisions while maintaining its unified corporate structure. The new brand architecture features the parent ZOD brand alongside five specialized sub-brands: ZOD PROTECTION (counter-intrusion protection and high security), ZOD LIGHTNING (surge & lightning protection), ZOD FIRE SAFETY (fire detection and suppression), ZOD SAFE & LOCK (physical security), and ZOD ENTRANCE (Gate openers, automatic doors and gates, and barriers). “This evolution in our brand presentation reflects the growth and diversification of our…

CAIRO, Egypt – Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning Middle East and Africa (Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA), in partnership with Elsewedy Machinery, was awarded a major HVAC contract for Egypt’s flagship High-Speed Rail (HSR) project — a national infrastructure milestone that links major cities and ports and sets new benchmarks in sustainable transport development across the country. The official signing ceremony was attended by top leaders from Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning and Elsewedy Machinery, underscoring their strong commitment to Egypt’s infrastructure modernization and long-term sustainability goals. Spanning 660 kilometers, the HSR line will connect Ain Sokhna, Alamein, Cairo, Alexandria, 6th of October City,…

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…

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…

Dubai, UAE – Bigo Live, the global livestreaming platform, is proud to return as the official streaming partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to the MENA region’s vibrant esports scene. For the first time, Bigo Live will also extend its reach to Uzbekistan, marking a key step in broadening its regional footprint. This milestone comes at a pivotal moment for the region, as Saudi Arabia ramps up investment in gaming and esports under its Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to generate over USD [1]13 billion in economic value and position the Kingdom as a global epicentre for…

Tactful AI, the Egypt-born startup specializing in AI-powered customer experience solutions, has announced a new chapter in its journey after its founders, Mohamed El-Masry & Mohammed Hassan, reacquired full ownership of the company. In 2022, the company was acquired by Dstny, a leading European provider of business communication tools. The acquisition was part of Dstny’s strategy to expand into AI-powered CX. However, following a strategic decision, El-Masry has now reacquired the company, positioning Tactful AI to pursue an independent growth path with renewed focus on regional and international expansion — starting in the Middle East (particularly Saudi Arabia and the…