Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to advancing Oman’s entrepreneurial landscape and driving inclusive economic growth, Sohar International has assumed the role of Official and Exclusive Banking Sector Sponsor of the “Tamkeen and Sumou” (Empowerment and Elevation) Exhibition for Small and Medium Enterprises. Organized by the Oman… Read More
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is now accepting applications for Harakat Sikka, a stop‑motion animation and visual storytelling training programme under the Sikka Platform. By giving emerging creatives room to experiment, learn and produce original work, the initiative fuels growth across Dubai’s arts ecosystem and… Read More
Bank of Sharjah is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Cox as its new Chief Retail Banking Officer, marking a strategic move to strengthen the Bank’s retail and wealth management capabilities. Mr. Cox brings over 30 years of international and regional leadership experience across… Read More
RIFD, the first Saudi-born platform enabling institutional securitization of SME trade receivables, has secured a strategic investment from global early-stage venture capital firm Antler. This milestone accelerates RIFD’s mission to build the country’s first Shariah-compliant securitization infrastructure—reducing SME financing costs while unlocking high-quality, risk-adjusted returns… Read More
The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar concluded after a week of outstanding racing, cultural celebration, and strategic dialogue, further reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to international sporting excellence and bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom. Among the racing highlights was the Qatar International Stakes (Group… Read More
Property Finder, MENA’s leading property portal, has launched PF Market Pulse, a bi-monthly consumer sentiment survey that captures real-time insights into buyer and seller behaviour and market expectations across the UAE’s property landscape. Property Finder leverages its position as the most visited and trusted real… Read More
Zero Networks, a leader in zero trust security solutions, today announced the appointment of Tony Hadzima as Vice President of Sales for EMEA and LATAM. This strategic hire supports the company’s global expansion goals and rising demand for its innovative microsegmentation and zero trust offerings. Hadzima brings… Read More
Microsoft today announced a new leadership appointment in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, with Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, transitioning to a regional role as General Manager, Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In her new capacity, Mirna will… Read More
Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced Chris Niederman as Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channels, starting July 21, 2025. Niederman will be responsible for leading the Snowflake global channel and partner ecosystem, and driving growth and collaboration through the Snowflake AI Data… Read More
Barcelona – Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announces a strategic leadership change in the Middle East in the running of the Gulf region, a key market for the business, with the appointment of Oumayma Tabet as the new General Manager for the region, effective January 2026. Antoine de Riedmatten, who has… Read More
