Cairo: As part of Contact Financial Holding’s overarching vision to revolutionize Egypt’s financial and insurance landscape by driving digital transformation and forging impactful strategic partnerships, Sarwa Life Insurance, the Group’s life insurance arm, has announced a strategic collaboration with Al Ahly Momken, a key player in e-payment solutions and financial services. Under this agreement, Sarwa Life clients across Egypt will be able to seamlessly settle their insurance policy premium through Al Ahly Momken’s extensive payment network. This step represents an extension of a successful partnership, reflecting the two companies’ shared commitment to facilitating insurance policies premium for Sarwa Life clients via multiple channels,…
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Nomo, the world’s first digital Sharia’a-compliant cross-border bank, today announces the expansion of its property finance team with the appointment of Jeton Asani and Steven Griffiths as Business Development Managers. These latest appointments will enhance Nomo’s ability to deepen relationships with broker partners, allowing the bank to continue providing UK property finance to residents in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Jeton Asani joins with over 17 years of experience in the financial and mortgage industry and brings a strong track record in revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and delivering client-first solutions. A recipient of the British Mortgage Awards in 2017, Asani…
SBC Summit 2025’s Global Markets Stage will conclude with a focused look at the North American sports betting and iGaming market, one of the industry’s most commercially significant and complex regions. Taking place on Thursday, 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the Global Markets: North America track will round off three days of market-focused content covering Latin America & Brazil, Western Europe and North America. With a combined value of $23.44 billion, the US and Canadian markets are shaped by fierce competition, patchwork regulation, and steep entry costs. Yet, for those able to stand out and innovate, the long-term upside is significant. …
Dubai, UAE: Aramex (DFM: ARMX) a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter (“Q2”) and first half (“H1”) ending 30 June 2025. Nicolas Sibuet, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer said: “Our H1 2025 results reflect consistent execution and a clear alignment with shifting customer needs. While we face margin pressures and a changing product mix, we have taken decisive actions through our Accelerate28 strategy to realign our operations, enhancing our ability to better serve our customers across key markets, and lay the groundwork for sustainable, long-term value creation. The…
In line with its continued support for the “Let’s Be Aware” campaign launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait in collaboration with Kuwait Banking Association, National Bank of Kuwait reiterates its warnings to customers about the risks of using public Wi-Fi networks, with a particular focus on the increased risks at airports and cafes, coinciding with the busy summer travel season. The aim of this campaign is to enhance financial literacy and raise awareness about digital safety principles among various society segments, including awareness messages on fraud protection, fake ads, and banking app hacks, in addition to emphasizing the need…
Sharjah, UAE: Dana Gas PJSC (the “Company”), the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, today announced its financial results for the half-year ended 30 June 2025. Dana Gas delivers resilient performance in H1 2025 with AED 270 million ($73mm) net profit, due to strong operation in KRI and new investment momentum in Egypt underpinning results despite lower prices. a 1% increase compared to AED 263 million ($72mm) in H1 2024. Revenue for the period was AED 627 million ($171mm), compared to AED 696 million ($190mm) in H1 2024, due to lower realised hydrocarbon prices and Egypt production declines,…
SBC has announced the debut shortlist for the inaugural Affiliate Leaders Awards – a new ceremony spotlighting the companies shaping affiliate marketing’s next chapter. This time, it’s the public who holds the power, with open voting deciding which nominees will be celebrated on stage in Lisbon this September. The ceremony will welcome 600 industry leaders to Lisbon’s MEO Arena, located just steps away from the main event venue, Feira Internacional de Lisboa, on Wednesday, 17 September. The evening will celebrate the standout companies shortlisted across 22 fiercely contested categories, and ultimately, honour the winners. While the shortlist was selected by an independent panel…
Q: What is the Legends Charity Game? RS: The Legends Charity Game is something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time, and now it’s finally happening. On Monday, 15 September, right in the heart of Lisbon, a team of Portugal’s greatest football legends will step onto the pitch to take on a global lineup of football legends from across the world. These legends are the players so many of us grew up watching, idols who shaped our love for the game, now coming together for a match that is about more than nostalgia. It’s about charity, and our goal…
Abu Dhabi – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines. Since transitioning joint operations from Wuhan to Ezhou in August 2023, Etihad Airways is the first international airline to launch scheduled commercial freighter services in the region. Building on this milestone, Etihad Cargo expanded its presence at Ezhou Huahu Airport and announced a second weekly frequency in November 2023, followed by a third in July 2024, reflecting growing demand and operational momentum. Since August 2023, Etihad…
London, United Kingdom: Chedid Capital is expanding and diversifying its presence in Europe with the launch of Momentum Risk Solutions UK a Managing General Agent (MGA) based in London, United Kingdom. Offering a diversified insurance and consultancy portfolio across the GCC, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, the Group has been investing in this expansion over the past year, welcoming industry experts to Momentum Risk Solutions UK’s leadership team in specialty segments such as financial institutions and political violence, among others. “Our expansion into London builds on years of experience in some of the most complex and fast-evolving risk landscapes…