Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE: In the spirit of Ramadan, PRCA Mena (Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East & North Africa), in partnership with Atteline and the SmartLife Foundation, have successfully organized and concluded a volunteer food distribution initiative for Dubai’s blue-collared workers in Al Quoz. Abhijeet Oak, Vice President at SmartLife Foundation, noted: “We are grateful to have the support of PRCA Mena and Atteline, whose shared commitment to social responsibility and community service continues to drive initiatives like this forward. Their contributions not only help raise awareness of the essential work we do but also highlight the power of collaboration in delivering impactful community services.” With Ramadan being…

Dubai, UAE – March 2025 – Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE’s leading remittance and foreign exchange company and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC [DFM: ALANSARI], proudly commemorates ten years of its annual Iftar meal distribution, reaching a milestone of 100,000 meals provided to communities in need across the UAE. In alignment with the UAE’s ‘Year of the Community 2025,’ this year’s initiative continues the company’s commitment to fostering solidarity and sustainability, with 10,000 meals distributed across all seven Emirates. Since its launch, this initiative has been an integral part of Al Ansari Exchange’s corporate social responsibility efforts, ensuring…

Nayla Finance, a fintech reshaping access to funding for micro-businesses, has successfully secured $4 million in seed funding, led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber. The funds will be used to fuel product and business expansion, alongside building Nayla’s loan book and providing essential capital to micro-businesses across Saudi Arabia. This investment marks a major milestone for Nayla Finance, accelerating its mission to provide fast, accessible, and technology-driven financing solutions for micro businesses. The funds will be used to enhance Nayla’s data-driven lending platform, scale operations, and expand partnerships within key sectors such as F&B, e-commerce, and retail. “Our ambition is bold,…

The National Bank of Oman (NBO) celebrated Mother’s Day by hosting an exclusive Iftar event at W Muscat for its highest-spending cardholders and their beloved mothers. The event recognised 12 winners, selected based on their spending using NBO Debit, Credit and Badeel Prepaid Cards; where they were presented with valuable gifts. Commenting on the celebration, Maha Saud Al Raisi, Assistant General Manager and Head of Product, said: “At NBO, we believe in celebrating the moments that matter most to our customers. Mother’s Day is a special time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, and this campaign was our…

AARK Developers, a leading name in the UAE’s luxury real estate sector, has appointed Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, as the Master Broker for its flagship development, Sora Beach Residences. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the project’s journey, as Whitewill takes charge of the global sales and marketing strategy for the AED 4 billion ultra-luxury beachfront development on Al Marjan Island. Whitewill, a distinguished international brokerage firm with a strong track record in high-end real estate, will leverage its extensive network and expertise to drive sales…

AUTONOMOUS A2Z has risen to 11th place in Guidehouse Insights’ 2024 Automated Driving Leaderboard, moving up two spots from last year’s 13th-place debut and marking its second consecutive year in the rankings, further reinforcing its growing influence in the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector. Guidehouse Insights, a U.S.-based market research firm, evaluates AV companies annually based on corporate vision, market strategy, partnerships, product development, and technological capabilities. This year, the ranking expanded from 16 to 20 companies, reflecting intensifying global competition as autonomous trucking firms entered the list. As the only South Korean company included, AUTONOMOUS A2Z continues to lead the…

Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures on Friday announced a strategic joint investment in Juridoc.tn, a pioneering legal-tech company based in Tunisia. This partnership supports Juridoc’s ambitious expansion into the OHADA region, which includes 17 West and Central African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, RDC, Senegal, and Togo. The investment in Juridoc.tn marks a collaborative effort between Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures, both beneficiaries of the ANAVA fund of funds managed by Smart Capital. The ANAVA fund was launched in 2021 with a target size of €100 million to invigorate…

Leading analytics company strengthens its executive leadership team with the appointment of key executive leaders, reinforcing its commitment to analytics and AI innovation for global customer March, 2025 – Alteryx, Inc., an AI platform for enterprise analytics, today announced the appointment of Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to lead the company’s next phase of growth. These key additions to the executive team underscore Alteryx’s commitment to helping customers scale their AI and analytics automation journey. As Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Pexton will oversee all global financial operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and investor…

United Hospitality Management, a global leader in luxury hospitality, announces the launch of Pure by Serenity, a new sub-brand of ‘Serenity– The Art of Well Being’. Pure by Serenity has been created to bring luxury wellness experiences to boutique hotels and resorts all while maintaining the exceptional quality and service standards that Serenity is known for. Maria d’Orey, Global Director, ‘Serenity– The Art of Well Being’ said, “We’re incredibly excited to launch Pure by Serenity this Q2, with many more destinations already in the pipeline. Pure represents a significant step forward for ‘Serenity-The Art of Well Being’ as we bring our philosophy…

Oxford Business Group highlights the sector’s progress via the Ministry of Culture’s Report on the State of Culture 2023 Riyadh, March 2025: Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector has emerged as a key contributor to the Kingdom’s economic, social, and environmental initiatives, as outlined in the Ministry of Culture’s “Report on the State of Culture 2023: Sustainability in the Cultural Sector.” Oxford Business Group (OBG) has undertaken an in-depth analysis of this report, offering a secondary perspective on its findings and implications. Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector is emerging as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s development, with the potential to drive economic diversification…