Author: Mahdeehassan

Gary Vaynerchuk, renowned entrepreneur and marketing powerhouse, will kick off SBC Summit 2025’s first-ever Marketing Academy with an exclusive AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. This marks the launch of SBC Summit’s most ambitious educational initiative yet: four full-dayTech Academies covering AI, Marketing, Web 3.0 & Blockchain, and a new academy set to be announced soon. Designed to deliver hands-on, interactive learning with the world’s leading experts, the programme is open to all professionals with an interest in tech, not just those within the gaming industry. The Marketing Academy, a key pillar of SBC Summit’s Tech Academy programme, brings together a world-class mix of talent, including Gary Vaynerchuk, content…

Jeddah, KSA: Dr Soliman Abdel Kader Fakeeh Hospital Company and its Subsidiaries (“Fakeeh Care Group”, “FCG”, “Fakeeh Care”, the “Company” or the “Group”), a leading fully integrated academic healthcare provider listed on TASI (SYMBOL: 4017 and ISIN code SA562GSHUOH7), announces today its financial result for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025. Growth during the quarter was supported by higher patient volumes and a richer case‑mix as activity normalized post‑Ramadan. The total number of patients served reached 465 thousand+ in 2Q‑2025 (+16% YoY), taking 1H‑2025 volumes to ~900 thousand (+8% YoY). Outpatient and inpatient volumes grew 15% and 16%, respectively, in…

Dubai, U.A.E., Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) today reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The consolidated financial statements can be found here. Selected Financial Highlights: Adjusted to exclude insurance recoveries. Selected Business and Operating Highlights: Completed US$2.0 billion acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital DAC (“NAC”) Number of aircraft acquired: 236 (owned: 230; managed: 6) (2) Number of aircraft sold: 35 (owned: 28; managed: 7) Aircraft commitments: 90, including 72 on order with Boeing, Airbus, and ATR Lease agreements, extensions, and amendments signed: 107 (owned: 83; managed: 24) Owned portfolio contracted: 99.2% Number of man hours booked (DAE Engineering): ~924,000 Number of checks performed (DAE Engineering): 1432. Includes…

Industry-first AI runtime security gives IT and security teams visibility, confidence and control over AI use without slowing innovation and productivity gains. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Prompt Security, a pioneer in securing AI in runtime, preventing AI-related data leakage and protecting intelligent agents. The deal is part of SentinelOne’s strategy to extend its AI-native Singularity Platform to secure the rapidly growing use of generative (GenAI) and agentic AI in the workplace. This includes real-time visibility into how AI tools are accessed, what data is being shared,…

SBC has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 12th edition of the SBC Awards, set to take place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 18 September, the final day of SBC Summit 2025. Celebrating excellence across the global betting and gaming industry, the ceremony will spotlight standout achievements from operators, industry leaders, and suppliers across a broad spectrum of sectors, including payments, marketing, and platform innovation. This year’s edition has already broken records, with the highest number of nominations ever received across its 37 diverse categories, reflecting the industry’s growing commitment to delivering exceptional performance. Leading the shortlist are Pragmatic Play and Sportradar, each…

Abu Dhabi – PureHealth Holding PJSC (“PureHealth” or “the Group”) (ADX Symbol: PUREHEALTH), the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025. The Group delivered a 9% year-on-year revenue increase to AED 13.6 billion in H1 2025, driven by broad-based growth across both its Healthcare (Care) and Insurance (Cover) verticals. EBITDA rose 8% year-on-year to AED 2.3 billion in H1-2025, while net profit reached AED 1.03 billion, up 2% year-on-year. As part of its continued evolution and transformation of acquired assets, PureHealth is streamlining its operating model built around…

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Crescent Enterprises, a leading diversified multinational business headquartered in Sharjah, today announced the renewal of its Platinum Partnership with the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF). Now entering its 12th consecutive year, the partnership reflects Crescent Enterprises’ enduring commitment to youth development, artistic expression, and intercultural dialogue. Organised by FANN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, SIFF has grown year on year to be recognised as the region’s leading film festival for emerging young creatives. The 2025 edition, taking place from October 6 to 12, will feature a compelling programme of…

Dubai, UAE: AmiViz, the Middle East’s leading cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor, and global cybersecurity leader Kaspersky have announced the expansion of their successful partnership from Egypt into the wider GCC region. This development builds on years of strong collaboration in Egypt, where both companies have empowered partners with robust cybersecurity solutions while addressing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The partnership in Egypt has proven to be a powerful model of synergy, combining Kaspersky’s globally recognized security technologies with AmiViz’s partner enablement capabilities and strong distribution network. With a solid foundation of trust, performance, and shared vision, the two companies are now…

Yango Group, a global tech company, has introduced Yasmina – the bilingual human-like AI assistant, in Oman. Yasmina, fluent in Arabic and English, is built into the smart speakers — Midi, Mini, and Lite, and is designed to meet the needs of users in the region through natural, intelligent voice interactions. Behind the assistant’s ability to understand context and engage in natural conversations is an upgraded large language model, one of the core components of YangoAI — a suite of advanced AI technologies tailored to the GCC. Yasmina goes beyond standard functions such as music streaming and smart home control. It offers…

The iconic MEO Arena will once again host SBC Summit’s Super Stage in 2025, offering an inspiring mix of daytime content, including keynotes from Gary Vaynerchuk and Randi Zuckerberg, followed by evening celebrations with global awards shows and the return of INFINITY Lisbon. Debuting at SBC Summit in 2024, the Super Stage was introduced as a premium conference and entertainment venue due to its scale and its location adjacent to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. The stage quickly became a defining feature of the event, hosting iconic appearances by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Tony Hawk, and serving as the birthplace of the now-famous INFINITY parties, now a signature element…