Author: Sam Allcock

In a spirited celebration of academic excellence, Burgan Bank has honoured Kuwait’s top-achieving high school graduates of 2025 in a special ceremony held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education. The event, which took place in Kuwait City, brought together students, parents, bank executives, and senior education officials in recognition of outstanding achievements across science, arts, and special education disciplines. Among the dignitaries attending were Ms. Maryam Al-Enezi, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Development and Activities at the Ministry of Education, and Mr. Fadel Abdullah, CEO – Kuwait at Burgan Bank. Senior executives from the Bank, including Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General…

Eighty-three high school students from around the world took a significant step toward their dreams of becoming physicians through the Medical Minds Online Program (MMOP), a virtual summer initiative hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Organised by the Office of Student Outreach and Educational Development, MMOP is part of WCM-Q’s broader Summer Enrichment Programs, designed to give academically driven pre-college students a meaningful introduction to medicine and the sciences. Held over one week, the program blended live Zoom sessions and self-paced learning modules, offering students early exposure to real-world medical topics such as anatomy, forensic biology, medical ethics, surgery, and…

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced its sponsorship of ‘Sayef Expo’, a vibrant three-day exhibition spotlighting summer-focused services and local entrepreneurship. The event hosted over 30 Kuwaiti brands and SMEs and served as a platform for stc to reinforce its ongoing support for small and medium enterprises under its flagship ‘Weyak’ initiative. Held with the aim of promoting local businesses across a variety of sectors — from retail and technology to health and lifestyle — Sayef Expo offered participating vendors increased visibility and valuable customer engagement. stc’s involvement went beyond traditional sponsorship, with a dedicated booth that featured interactive…

Huawei has unveiled the latest in its popular smartwatch line with the launch of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series, including the WATCH FIT 4 and the flagship WATCH FIT 4 Pro — wearable companions designed to seamlessly fit into the lives of people who move, explore, and perform. With sleek aesthetics and powerful fitness features, the new series caters to individuals looking to level up their wellness journey while embracing adventure and balance. From golfers and divers to trail runners and weekend explorers, the WATCH FIT 4 Pro is tailored to active lifestyles that thrive on data, movement, and…

As mist rolls into the southern mountains of Dhofar, so too does a wave of melody and celebration. Telecom giant Ooredoo has unveiled a new tribute song dedicated to the spirit of Khareef, the annual monsoon season that transforms the landscape and unites communities across Oman. Far from a commercial pitch, the song is a heartfelt homage to Dhofar and its people, performed by four of Oman’s most well-known digital creators: Mohammed Al Arimi, Taj Al Balushi, Ibrahim Al-Kindi, and Abdullah Al Ghafri. Each brings their own regional roots, storytelling flair, and musical energy, weaving a tapestry of local pride…

The Design Your Future (DYF) Campaign has announced Seef Mall – Seef District as the official venue for the 9th edition of the Annual Business Quiz Show Competition, which will launch on 24 August 2025. The event, a flagship initiative under the DYF Campaign, continues to promote Bahraini youth talent and sectoral knowledge through competitive corporate engagement. Coinciding with the second season of the DYF Campaign, launched in April 2025, this year’s Business Quiz Show is once again backed by strategic partner Mastercard, serving as the campaign’s Knowledge Partner. The DYF initiative aims to equip high school graduates, university students,…

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age of 36 after spending more than two decades in a coma. The young royal slipped into a coma following a serious car accident in 2004, a tragedy that drew national attention and widespread sympathy across the region. His father, Prince Khalid bin Talal, announced his passing on Saturday through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), writing: “We mourn the death of our beloved son, Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Our…

A kiss cam moment during a Coldplay concert has spiralled into one of the most talked-about scandals in recent tech history, involving former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s HR head Kristin Cabot. The incident, which was captured live and quickly circulated across social media, has garnered over 15 million views, placing it among the most widely followed controversies of the year. As reported by Axios and supported by data from Muck Rack and Google Analytics, more than 22,000 news articles have referenced Astronomer—the U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm—since the scandal broke. Of those, over 9,000 focused directly on Byron…

Gulf Oil Middle East, a key player in the region’s lubricant sector, held its annual Distributor Convention at the Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Hotel in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 40 regional partners and members of the leadership team. The event, a significant fixture in the company’s calendar, underscored Gulf Oil’s continued focus on distributor collaboration as a driving force for regional growth. The convention served as a platform to celebrate distributor achievements, share strategic insights, and present the company’s future roadmap. “This convention is not just a meeting—it’s a reaffirmation of the partnership model that defines our success,” said…

SAHAM Bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability through a new partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), marking a major step in Morocco’s private sector green transition. The collaboration, part of the Green Economy Financing Facility Plus (GEFF Plus), will mobilize €55 million in green finance. The initiative is backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the European Union (EU), and the Government of Canada through the HIPCA fund. It provides SAHAM Bank with two dedicated credit lines that will support companies investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience. In addition to financial…