Author: Mahdeehassan

Jeddah: Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the addition of Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, to its growing network of scheduled destinations. Starting October 2025, and as part of a strategic collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP), the airline will operate three weekly flights departing from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The new route highlights Saudia’s collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the Kingdom as a year-round destination. It enhances international connectivity and opens new channels for business, leisure, and religious travel. The move also supports Saudia’s strategy…

ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to preserve the integrity and authenticity of digital video in the evolving fight against content manipulation. The two groups will work together to raise awareness and promote the adoption of open standards that help verify the authenticity of video content across digital video platforms. This initiative aligns the ONVIF video authentication specification with Content Credentials, the open standard published by the C2PA, which is comprised of Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Meta, BBC, and…

Ajman, June, 2025 – Getting around Ajman has become faster, easier, and more reliable, as Yango Ride, the globally renowned ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, joins forces with the Ajman Transport Authority to bring licensed Ajman taxis directly to mobile devices. Through this strategic partnership, the Yango app now enables residents and visitors to book official Ajman taxis with just a few taps, making everyday travel more convenient across the Emirate. The new service integrates Ajman’s taxi fleet into the Yango platform, offering on-demand access to safe transportation. Whether commuting to work, visiting popular landmarks like Ajman Corniche or Ajman Marina,…

Muscat, June 2025: Sultanate of Oman financial services industry continues to play a central role in supporting the country’s long-term development strategy. A new Growth Perspectives video produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with National Finance Company, the sultanate of Oman leading finance company, explores how the finance and leasing segment is fuelling economic diversification by addressing funding gaps and facilitating investment across key sectors. The video, titled Sultanate of Oman Finance and Leasing Sector Fuelling Economic Diversification, examines the ways in which financial solutions are enabling businesses to scale up operations, create employment opportunities and contribute to national…

FIA President says meeting with Japanese Prime Minister revealed approach which is a model for nations across the world Dubai, UAE, 26th June, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says a shared vision for the future of mobility and motor sport is helping to reinforce the UAE’s strong trading partnership with Japan. Ben Sulayem recently returned from an official visit to Japan where he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and other leading officials, and was given deep insights the country’s influence on global transportation and its status as a rising motorsport powerhouse. “Throughout our discussions…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Trading and investing platform eToro announced today the launch of six investment portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton, a global leader in asset management, to help users invest for future financial goals with target-date strategies. Target-date portfolios are built to help investors work towards a financial goal over a specific time horizon. The portfolios automatically adjust their asset allocation and resulting risk profile over the course of the investment period. eToro’s Target Portfolios incorporate Franklin Templeton’s tactical asset-allocation insights and comprise diversified ETFs across sectors and geographies. Targeting 2028, 2030, 2033 and 2035 respectively, each portfolio automatically calibrates the weights of…

​​​​​​RIYADH – The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution serving the MENA energy sector, has successfully priced a USD 600 million, 3-year bond issuance, reflecting strong performance despite a challenging geopolitical backdrop. The transaction attracted significant investor interest, enabling the Fund to upsize the offering from its originally planned USD 500 million. This strong demand resulted in a competitive pricing outcome, which was significantly within the secondary pricing levels. “This transaction reflects both the strength of our credit profile and the growing confidence global investors place in our strategy and governance,” said Vicky Bhatia, Chief Financial Officer of…

The visit explored opportunities for du to contribute towards the UAE’s commitment to being at the forefront of urban digitization, smart mobility, and sustainable infrastructure. Dubai, UAE – du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, recently visited China Mobile International (CMI) and China Mobile Shanghai in a step to redefine urban mobility and foster digital innovation. The delegation explored advanced metro station digitization powered by 5G Advanced networks, as part of a shared vision to leverage next-generation connectivity for smarter urban transportation systems and operational transformation. The team visited Shanghai Shentong Metro Group, operator of the world’s largest metro network…

Dubai, UAE – Endava (NYSE: DAVA), a leading business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise, today announces the formation of its global advisory board. Following 18 months of embedding AI across its own operations and collaborating with strategic partners and clients to drive AI-powered business outcomes, Endava has formed a prestigious group of advisors and ambassadors to help Endava in aiding the world’s leading companies harness the power of AI to achieve transformative results. Their remit includes advising Endava’s leadership on growth strategies in technology-related sectors; offering insights and perspectives on wider industry trends and market opportunities;…

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the official launch of the QIB Junior App, the country’s first digital banking and financial education platform for kids and teens aged 8 to 17 years old. As a first-to-market solution, QIB Junior is a modern Banking App designed specifically for kids and teens with tools that empower young users to manage their finances confidently, while parents guide their journey. Developed with a mobile and tablets-first mindset, QIB Junior introduces young users to smart money management in a secure and intuitive way. The solution brings together a prepaid Visa…