Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE – The branded residence revolution has found its capital — and that capital is Dubai. Provident Estate proudly launches the region’s first-ever Branded Residences Coffee Table Book, a curated visual journey through over 60 of the world’s most iconic branded addresses. This collector’s edition is more than just a book; it’s a tribute to the fusion of design, legacy, and lifestyle that is redefining real estate in the UAE and around the world. “Branded residences are no longer a niche – they are the new global standard for luxury living,” says Loai Al Fakir, CEO of Provident Estate. “Dubai has become the…

Kuwait: As part of its summer campaign for riders and broader commitment to their wellbeing, talabat, the region’s leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform, has relaunched its “Vending Machines for Summer Relief” initiative for the second consecutive year. With temperatures on the rise, an exclusive vending machine has been installed in a high-traffic rider zone, offering talabat riders access to essential hydration and light snacks to help them stay safe, nourished, and energized on the job. This initiative reflects talabat’s continued efforts to provide on-the-ground, people-first solutions that support rider health and safety all year long, especially during summer. Commenting…

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) celebrated the listing of its US$800 million Additional Tier 1 bond on the London Stock Exchange. This milestone highlights the Bank’s strong and growing presence in global capital markets and reaffirms NBK’s expansive global footprint, with a branch network spanning four continents across 13 countries. Among its key international markets, London holds strategic importance through National Bank of Kuwait (International) PLC (NBK – London), which delivers a full spectrum of banking products and services to its clientele. The listing ceremony took place at the London Stock Exchange—one of the world’s leading financial marketplaces—with the participation…

Engineering research company plans to open high-value engineering centers across the UAE HE Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi: “By enhancing our engineering ecosystem and offering bespoke services to manufacturing companies, Quest Global’s cutting-edge research centers will support our industrial transformation goals, improve productivity and develop national talent.” July, 2025 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has announced that Quest Global, a Singapore-based engineering research and development services company, will establish a presence in the United Arab Emirates through the NextGen FDI initiative – a pioneering program that seeks to attract high-impact companies from around the world through…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — July 15, 2025 — Sony and the National Football League today announced the debut of their all-new NFL Coach’s Headsets, custom-developed from scratch to meet the demands of NFL coaches. Using insights and engineering principles from Sony’s industry-leading 1000X headphone series, these headsets reflect Sony’s extreme commitment to audio innovation and top engineering standards, serving as another strong symbol of their collaborative engineering and technology partnership with the NFL. “Sony continues to stay ahead of the curve, evolving technology that meets the intense demands of today’s game,” said Troy Vincent, senior executive vice president of football operations…

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…