Author: Mahdeehassan

Danube Home celebrates “40 Careers, 40 Stories” with 40 leadership promotions, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing talent from within DUBAI: Danube Home has announced the appointment of Sayed Habib as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a defining moment in the company’s growth journey and underscoring its long-standing commitment to nurturing talent from within. Habib’s appointment … The post From Buyer to CEO: Danube Home Promotes Sayed Habib to Lead Its Next Phase of Growth appeared first on Biz Today.

Co-created and headlined by Indian actor and entrepreneur R. Madhavan, the UAE’s pioneering startup investment series brings together the best of founders from across the Middle East, Asia and international markets DUBAI: The Gamechangers Middle East, the UAE-born startup investment series and entrepreneurship platform, has received an overwhelming response of 1,500 founder applications ahead of … The post The Gamechangers Middle East, UAE’s premier startup investment reality series, receives 1,500 founder applications appeared first on Biz Today.

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Travellers looking for a vibrant summer getaway are invited to experience Malaysia through Citrawarna Malaysia 2026 (Colours of Malaysia), one of the country’s most iconic cultural celebrations taking place from 24 to 26 July 2026 at Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur. Held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), the event will … The post Malaysia’s Citrawarna 2026 to Showcase Culture, Heritage and Tourism in Kuala Lumpur appeared first on Biz Today.

Visa today announced new capabilities across Visa Accept and Visa Direct that are designed to expand how smartphones can accept and send digital payments. The updates are intended to make it easier for small businesses in emerging markets from street vendors to growing online merchants to manage payments using tools they already rely on. “Every … The post Visa makes the smartphone the new cash register for the world’s small businesses appeared first on Biz Today.

News Desk RIYADH, KSA: Abhi, the region’s neobank of the future, has announced a partnership with Syarah, the leading online platform for buying and financing cars in Saudi Arabia, to enable greater financial flexibility for employees through Abhi’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this collaboration, Syarah employees will be able to access a portion … The post ABHI and Syarah Partner to Enhance Employee Financial Flexibility Through Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Biz Today.

ABU DHABI: Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade) has announced the launch of its new corporate identity, marking a new phase in its journey built on trust, expertise and long-standing relationships. The new identity reflects the Bank’s ambition to deliver proposition-driven, people-centric capabilities that are tailored to the relationships we share with … The post Al Masraf Unveils its New Corporate Identity, Marking the Next Phase of Growth appeared first on Biz Today.

Hessa AlNajadah: More than 500 students graduated from Academy X last year, and we look forward to reaching even more participants this year Fatima Ahmad: Academy X helps bridge the gap between education and workforce needs by equipping participants with practical, future-focused skills Hashim Behbehani: Young Kuwaiti women have the talent, ambition and potential to play a leading role in shaping the future Kuwait, 29 June 2026 Burgan Bank has renewed its strategic sponsorship of Academy X with CODED for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Kuwaiti women with the skills, knowledge, and confi

Reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting its employee’s wellbeing and fostering a compassion-driven work environment Burgan Bank Head Office Ms. Nourah Buresli, Executive Manager – HR Business Partnering and Culture Transformation at Burgan Bank Kuwait, June 30 2026 In an effort to foster a work culture where empathy and meaningful support are devotedly practiced whenever necessary, Burgan Bank launched a package of benefits specially tailored to employees whose spouses are frontline defenders. This initiative comes as part of the Bank’s mission to be an employer of choice as well as its comprehensive soc

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand the global reach of its Quick Remit solution, enabling Mashreq’s customers to transfer money abroad through its digital banking channels. Through this collaboration, Mastercard Move, the company’s portfolio of money movement capabilities, will … The post Mashreq Collaborates with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payment Corridors appeared first on Biz Today.

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to pitch live in Lisbon for a prize package valued at more than €80,000. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October at 15:00 on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage of SBC Summit, the competition will see the selected startups present their products and business plans in front of investors, operators, media, and senior industry decision-makers. Only five startups will be selected to compete. Each finalist will have three minutes to pitch their product live on stage, followed by three minutes of Q&A…