Author: Mahdeehassan

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…

Randi Zuckerberg, tech powerhouse, media entrepreneur, and AI advocate, will take the stage at SBC Summit 2025, sharing unfiltered thoughts across a series of sessions designed to inspire as much as inform. From launching ‘Facebook Live’ and founding the creative arts platform HUG, to winning three Tony awards and hosting her own SiriusXM radio show, Randi Zuckerberg has long stood at the intersection of technology, media, and entrepreneurship. Randi Zuckerberg first rose to prominence as one of Facebook’s earliest employees, where she led key marketing initiatives and played a pivotal role in launching ‘Facebook Live’, redefining how the world interacts and engages with…

SBC Summit 2025 will sharpen its focus on one of the world’s most tightly regulated and commercially significant regions with the launch of the Global Markets – Western Europe track. Taking place on Wednesday, 17 September at Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the track will deliver strategic insights into how major operators are navigating escalating compliance demands, shifting player expectations, and intensifying global competition. As part of the summit’s broader Global Markets programme, the Western Europe track will equip delegates with actionable strategies for thriving in regulation-heavy markets like Italy, the Nordics, the Netherlands, and Portugal. From revised licensing frameworks to new consumer protection…

Following a successful run, the Affiliate Leaders Summit will make its return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) this September, now expanded to a three-day format and featuring the debut of the Affiliate Leaders Awards. Taking place from 16–18 September, the Affiliate Leaders Summit runs alongside SBC Summit as a focused, standalone platform for affiliates, affiliate managers, and enabling suppliers. It also delivers a more targeted networking and learning experience, with a dedicated content stage and curated audience of 8,000 operator representatives and 3,500 affiliates. Affiliate Leaders Summit delegates will also enjoy full access to wider SBC Summit features, including evening socials, the main expo floor, and Super…

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…