(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) 22 JUNE 2026 – UAE-based Archers, a leading DLD-, ADREC- and RICS-registered professional services firm, revealed at the Annual Financial Restructuring Conference that it is currently advising UAE and international lenders, investors, and corporates on how to skillfully navigate the complex economic scenarios and take advantage of the UAE’s well-established infrastructure and business-friendly environment. Archers Unveiled …
Finance
EGP 600 million to boost access to green technologies, build a scalable consumer finance market The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Egypt’s green transition by providing a loan of up to EGP 600 million (€10.7 million) to U Consumer Finance (known by its trademark, Valu), the leading universal financial technology firm in Egypt. The financing will allow …
Business
The American University of Beirut (AUB) announced that the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business in Beirut and the Faculty of Business at AUB Mediterraneo in Cyprus have earned EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) accreditation from EFMD, one of the world’s leading international accreditation systems for business and management education. This achievement makes AUB the first institution in Lebanon and …
Beirut, Lebanon – May 22, 2026: Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project success, and the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS), a world-class university committed to developing conscientious leaders, are proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Prof. Nael Alami, Vice President at MUBS, and Hanny …
Humanitarian
In 2025, the Baalbeck International Festival, in partnership with UNESCO, launched the project Empowering Women in Baalbeck Festival, an initiative designed to strengthen the participation of women and girls in Lebanon through arts education, hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. By supporting their skills, creativity, and economic empowerment, the project also contributes to the preservation and promotion of …
Subordinated loan of up to US$ 25 million for Bank al Etihad The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting green and inclusive finance in Jordan with a subordinated loan of up to US$ 25 million to Bank al Etihad (BAE), one of the country’s leading commercial banks. The loan will strengthen BAE’s Tier 2 capital base in …