Dubai, United Arab Emirates: BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles (NEV) and innovative technologies, continues to reinforce its commitment to shaping the future of transportation through its groundbreaking portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and intelligent mobility solutions, as revealed yesterday during the brand’s Super Hybrid Tech Day – the first event of its kind to be held in the UAE. As consumer expectations for smarter, more efficient, and sustainable transportation continue to rise across the region, BYD UAE – distributed by Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM) – stands at the forefront, delivering innovations that redefine the automotive landscape. “At Al-Futtaim Electric…
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Kuwait City: Ottu, a leading fintech provider in the MENA region, today announced the launch of ECHO, a next-generation platform powered by agentic AI, enabling autonomous dispute resolution, intelligent merchant support, and seamless platform configuration. ECHO positions Ottu as the first fintech to operationalize AI-driven use cases for merchant support, dispute management, and intelligent platform control. ECHO is designed to transform how merchants manage their payments, operations, and support, with capabilities that include: “ECHO represents a milestone in Ottu’s journey to redefine online payments and merchant empowerment,” said Talal Alawadhi, CEO of Ottu. “By combining our fintech expertise with Google AI & Open…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2025 – National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), a joint venture between Dussur and 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), have agreed to collaborate on a project to qualify and additively manufacture critical military and aerospace components in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NAMI will begin production on additively manufactured aluminum qualification parts that will undergo qualification tests to ensure they meet industry standards. The parts produced by NAMI are expected to be used across the international aerospace and defense market, strengthening Lockheed Martin’s demanding supply chain base. “NAMI is committed to supporting…
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership with Saudi EXIM Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), announced the signing of a landmark US$100 million Murabaha Financing Facility in favor of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The agreement marks a major milestone in supporting Bangladesh’s national food security strategy and enhancing intra-OIC trade cooperation. The facility will provide funding for the importation of fertilizer by the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. BADC will serve as the executing agent for…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– September 2025 — Etijah Coaching and Consulting Services proudly celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary, marking a decade and a half of empowering individuals, building impactful partnerships, and guiding thousands of professionals—especially youth and women—toward careers with purpose across the MENA region. Founded in 2010 by Dina Shabib, Etijah was born from a vision to support individuals as they navigate their personal and professional journeys with clarity and confidence. Rooted in the Arabic word اتجاه (Etijah), meaning “direction” or “path,” the company has consistently filled critical gaps in career education, workforce readiness, and leadership development. “At Etijah, we invest…
Dubai, UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), represented by its official postal service provider Emirates Post, has secured the top position globally in the Customer Service category for outstanding express mail services. It has also been honoured with the Gold Performance Award for 2024, a prestigious recognition presented by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through its Express Mail Service Cooperative (EMS). The awards were presented at the official meeting preceding the launch of the 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025, a prominent event for the international postal sector, hosted by the UAE from September 8 to 19. The awards reflect…
Dubai, UAE – Wasl Group, one of the UAE’s most influential and leading real estate developers, has announced the successful sales launch of South Garden Buildings D & E at a prestigious event held at One & Only Royal Mirage on 26–27 August 2025. The release marks a major milestone in Wasl’s delivery of exceptional, value-driven freehold residential communities and reinforces its leadership in shaping Dubai’s future housing landscape. Following the momentum of South Garden’s first phase in 2024, the second phase of Buildings D & E adds a refined collection of studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments to Wasl Gate,…
Muscat – Hydrom, the orchestrator of Oman’s national Green Hydrogen Strategy, has announced new fiscal incentives designed to enhance the commercial viability of projects that will be awarded through the ongoing third green hydrogen auction round. The measures represent a targeted response to a market sounding exercise conducted by Hydrom earlier this year and evolving global market dynamics, reaffirming the country’s position as one of the world’s most structured and investment-ready hydrogen ecosystems. The new incentive includes a 90% reduction in land lease fees during the development stage with potential for further relief during the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, alongside significant…
Dubai, UAE – OSN, the leading premium entertainment provider in the MENA region, announces a landmark partnership with global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD). This strategic collaboration makes The Trade Desk the first demand-side platform (DSP) to offer advertisers direct access to OSNtv’s premium programmatic video inventory. Advertisers can now reach high-value audiences at scale across OSN’s vast library of arabic and international content – including HBO, WBD, and exclusive original productions – within a premium, brand-safe, measurable environment. “At OSN, we’re committed to innovation that enhances the advertising experience while maintaining the highest standards for our viewers,” said Hamid Davari,…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Rotana, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has announced the rollout of a next-generation operational platform across its hotel portfolio — marking a major step in its journey toward fully digitised, data-driven hotel operations. The platform, powered by Connected Safety Net (CSN), is now live across Rotana properties, enabling teams to manage core processes such as food safety, reception standards, maintenance, and team audits — all through a single, unified digital ecosystem. As the region’s hospitality sector continues to evolve, operators are under growing pressure to scale efficiently, maintain consistent brand standards, and deliver seamless…