Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19th January 2026: The global fragrance house Fragrance World marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its presence in more than 150 countries with a grand opening ceremony at Expo City Dubai. The journey of Fragrance World traces back to 1988, when its Founder and Chairman, Poland Moosa, established his first company, Al Ghuroob, in Dubai. What began as a small entrepreneurial venture later evolved into a powerful foundation for a global fragrance empire. Building on the success and business vision of Al Ghuroob, Fragrance World was officially formed in 2004, setting the stage for one of the Middle East&#3

Under the umbrella of its ongoing contribution to driving digital transformation and reinforcing the partnership between public and private sectors in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 15 January 2026 Burgan Bank hosted a graduation ceremony for 29 Ministry of Interior (MOI) employees to celebrate their completion of the three-month specialized training program on digital skills, tailored and delivered by Burgan Bank. The ceremony was held at the Bank’s head office in the presence of Burgan Bank management and Ministry of Interior’s officials. The program comes as part of Burgan Bank’s unwavering efforts to supp

As part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to elevate merchants’ banking experience in line with its digital transformation strategy and support for Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 12 January 2026 Burgan Bank announced the expansion of its innovative SoftPOS solution powered by K-NET, now enabling merchants to accept credit card payments directly through their smartphones. The service upgrade marks a major milestone in the Bank’s digital payments strategy, positioning Burgan Bank among the first in Kuwait to offer a holistic SoftPOS solution that supports debit card, credit card, and prepaid card payments, replacing traditio

Expanding on its role in supporting technology-backed advancements and encouraging secure digital transformation in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 Kuwait, 11 January 2026: In line with its dedicated corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy and commitment to sharing its digital expertise with Kuwait’s private and public sector partners, talabat, the leading on-demand online ordering platform in the MENA region, concluded its strategic sponsorship of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Relations and Customer Service, organized by Kuwait Public Relations Association (KPRA) under the theme “

With more than 800K users to date, the launch marks a significant milestone in O Gold’s evolution from a digital gold investment platform into a comprehensive gold-centric ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026: O Gold, the UAE’s trusted Shariah-compliant gold investment platform, has officially announced its strategic evolution into a comprehensive Super App and introduced a gold-backed Mastercard to mark a significant milestone in the fintech sector. This announcement marks a total transformation for the company, which now serves a rapidly growing community of 800K users by turning physical gold into a

Kuwait, January 2026: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait had the honour of hosting Paris Saint-Germain during the team’s stay in Kuwait for the French Super Cup final. The hotel welcomed the players, technical staff, and official delegation, delivering its signature luxury hospitality and bespoke services throughout their visit. As part of the stay, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait hosted an exclusive closed autograph session for invited guests, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to curating refined and private experiences. The visit coincided with a landmark achievement as Paris Saint-Germain were crowned French Super Cup champions, adding furthe

The festive spirit is in full swing at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah as Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2026 delivers an exciting mix of world-class entertainment, unbeatable shopping offers, and rewarding experiences for visitors of all ages. Running until 1 February, Mercato is buzzing with energy, bringing families and shoppers together for unforgettable DSF moments. Taking centre stage is a spectacular entertainment lineup at Mercato, featuring the Rolling Gravity Circus—a modern acrobatic balance show on wheels that leaves audiences in awe. Adding to the excitement is the lively Jay Magic Comedy Show, captivating visitors with

Kuwait, 13 January 2026: As part of its commitment to advancing financial innovation, empowering emerging talent, and supporting the advancement of the national economy, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced its participation in the Motawer Program, the first national initiative dedicated to supporting innovation in financial technology (fintech) across Kuwait. The program is presented by the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) under the guidance and support of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK). As part of the program’s activities, Khalid Al-Sumait, Executive Manager – Core Digital Factory at KIB, recently took part as a speaker in o

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 January 2026: IQOS, one of the leading brands of smoke-free products, in partnership with Vogue Arabia and the Italian design house Seletti, has launched the Creators of Craft Design Challenge, an innovative initiative aimed to empower and inspire designers in the Middle East to create a unique accessory for the IQOS device that reflects the spirit of local craftsmanship from a contemporary and innovative perspective. This challenge offers a unique platform that combines technology, art, and design to encourage designers to express their cultural and creative identity through designs that blend authenticity

Board of Directors proposed an additional cash dividend distribution to the shareholders of 8% of the nominal share value (QAR 0.08 per share), subject to QCB approval and shareholders’ approval at the AGM, taking the total cash dividend for the FY 2025 to 16% of the nominal share value (QAR 0.16 per share) Highest-ever profitability underpinned by a persistent year-on-year growth in net banking income by 6% Group’s total assets reached the highest levels at QAR 123.8 billion The Bank achieved an impressive growth of 21% in current and savings accounts, underscoring customers’ confidence and the strength of the B