Partnership combines supply chain finance for Kibsons’ vendor ecosystem with cashback rewards for Wio Personal customers Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 February 2026: Wio Bank PJSC, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Kibsons, the UAE’s homegrown fresh-food and e-commerce grocery retailer. The partnership combines Wio’s business and personal banking capabilities to support Kibsons’ …
Finance
Cairo, 11 February 2026: Emirates NBD – Egypt, one of the leading banks in the Egyptian banking sector, has reported strong financial results reflecting the success of its strategy focused on digital leadership, innovation, and providing integrated banking and investment solutions that meet evolving customer needs, while reinforcing its position as a trusted financial partner supporting growth and safeguarding wealth. …
Business
Youngest girl among 49 honorees recognized for people-centered creativity and positive social innovation Dubai, United Aab Emirates – February 9, 2026: 14-year-old Saudi youth leader, podcaster, and social innovator Rateel Alshehri has been named a winner in Fast Company Middle East’s Most Creative People in Business 2026, under the category “Bringing Good Things to More People.” At just 14 years …
With AI spending projected to exceed US$2 trillion in 2026, speakers at the 2026 Intersec Health & Safety Conference emphasised that it is no longer confined to “deep tech” but is now embedded in safety‑critical frontline roles Boards and executives were urged to implement human-centred AI safety strategies, establishing clear boundaries for AI decision-making Intersec 2026, the world’s leading business …
Humanitarian
Beirut, 18 February 2026 — UNESCO welcomes the completion of parliamentary committee deliberations on Lebanon’s draft Media Law, marking a major milestone in a reform process that has spanned nearly 15 years. The draft law, submitted in late 2025 by the Minister of Information with sustained technical support from UNESCO, will now be referred to the General Assembly for debate …
BEIRUT, 17 February 2026 – In a landmark step to strengthen coordinated action for children, UNICEF and the Government of Lebanon today signed Rolling Workplans with 10 ministries under the leadership of the Prime Minister, marking the first time such agreements have been signed collectively and under the umbrella of the Prime Minister’s Office. The joint signing reflects a shared …