Author: Mahdeehassan

Gaming experiences get bigger and better as futuristic voices from across the industry meet under one roof at GameChain Collective! Modern-day gamers are evolving from being mere content consumers to owners, contributors, and stakeholders within digital worlds. This trend is rewriting the narrative of how games are developed, distributed, and experienced. GameChain Collective enters this moment as a platform that explores the next generation of gaming models, where ownership and incentives govern the ecosystem. Powered by Times of Games, the program is bringing together builders, founders,  and innovators working at the intersection of gaming and blockchain. The industry is seeing…

Kuwait, 10 June 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the conclusion of the postponed draws for its Al Dirwaza savings account, held over two consecutive weeks at the Bank’s headquarters after fulfilling all regulatory requirements and controls. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to compliance, transparency, and ensuring customers’ rights across all draws. A total of around 54 postponed draws were conducted covering the period from March 2025 to January 2026, all broadcast live for customers to reinforce transparency and integrity. The process took place under the supervision of global audit firms Grant Thornto

• Nouf Al-Mashaan: “Modern telecommunications networks have become a key driver of sustainability” • “Shaping a future that goes beyond traditional connectivity to create lasting sustainability” • “We continue to translate our environmental commitments into tangible initiatives and projects that deliver meaningful, long-term impact” Kuwait, 6 June 2026 Marking World Environment Day, Ooredoo Kuwait, the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services and innovative digital solutions, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainability as a core pillar of its corpo

Kuwait, 6 June 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) announced the appointment of Abdullah Al-Asousi as General Manager of Financial Control and Planning, in a move that reflects the Bank’s continuous commitment to developing national talent as a key pillar of its sustainable growth and empowering them to advance into leadership positions. This appointment marks a key milestone in Al-Asousi’s distinguished career at the Bank since joining in 2015, during which he had held several leadership roles within the Financial Control and Planning Department before reaching his current position. During that time, he contributed to develo

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will take its next major step in 2026, evolving into a standalone global event dedicated entirely to affiliate and performance marketing. Co-located with SBC Summit in Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, the event reflects growing demand for dedicated affiliate-focused environments as acquisition strategies become increasingly shaped by creators, AI, first-party data, and multi-channel traffic models. Originally launched in 2024 as a dedicated zone within SBC Summit, the Affiliate Leaders Summit quickly gained traction among affiliates, operators, and technology providers. In 2025, the exhibition floor expanded by 40% while affiliate registrations increased by nearly 50% year-over-year, driving its evolution into…

The acquisition accelerates deployment of dialect-aware, low-latency Arabic voice agents built for enterprise and public sector use across the UAE and wider GCC.   Abu Dhabi, UAE, June, 2026 – CNTXT AI, a UAE-based data and AI company, today announced the acquisition of Actualize, an enterprise AI company building dialect-aware Arabic voice agents for the GCC, powered by realistic Arabic speech models. The acquisition brings Actualize’s technology and team into CNTXT AI, strengthening its Arabic voice AI and enabling sovereign AI agents that can act on requests, not just respond to them, across enterprise and government environments. Actualize adds capabilities…

SBC Summit has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders Summit will now operate as a standalone event with its own separate ticketing system, reflecting the event’s continued growth and increasing audience diversification. With early bird pricing set to end on 5 June, attendees have limited time remaining to secure discounted rates before standard pricing takes effect. Returning to Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena from 29 September to 1 October, SBC Summit has grown far beyond the traditional conference and exhibition format, now bringing together operators, affiliates, suppliers, payment providers, regulators, media, startups, and investors through a…

Kuwait, 30 May 2026: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) concluded its official sponsorship of the State of Kuwait’s participation in the 4th GCC Games, held in the Qatari capital, Doha, from May 11 to 22, with broad participation from athletes representing GCC countries. The sponsorship reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting Kuwaiti youth and empowering national talents, while reinforcing Kuwait’s presence at regional and international sporting events. The Kuwaiti sports delegation delivered outstanding results during the Games, winning a total of 60 medals, including 14 gold, 17 silver, and 29 bronze, in an

The national efforts of the Ministry of Interior personnel are highly valued, reflecting a strong sense of responsibility and a vital role in safeguarding the community while maintaining its security and stability. Kuwait, 1 June 2026 In appreciation of the vigilant eyes protecting Kuwait’s security, the men who have borne the responsibility of protecting the country with utmost sincerity and dedication, and those who have been on duty around the clock to maintain its stability, Burgan Bank concluded its national initiative for honoring the Ministry of Interior’s frontline heroes by offering a range of exclusive gifts in c

Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in electronic music. Over the course of his career, Tiësto has, and continues to, shape global dance culture through genre-defining tracks, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists, building a catalogue that has influenced generations of producers and fans alike. Tiësto will take over Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 1 October, joined by Dutch duo BlasterJaxx for a high-energy night of live performances,…