Beirut, Lebanon – 26 February 2026: In a move aimed at strengthening financial education at the academic level, CFI entered into a strategic partnership with the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) to deliver a structured trading program to students, offering them direct exposure to financial markets through applied learning. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to equip students …
Finance
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’ …
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
As daily developments accelerate in Lebanon and the broader Middle East, this Ramadan finds approximately 2.7 million people in need of food assistance out of around 5.3 million in Lebanon. Nearly 874,000 people (about 17% of the population) are experiencing severe food insecurity, with that number expected to rise to roughly 961,000 (18%) this year. Reports from the Food and …
Abu Dhabi, March 1, 2026: On the occasion of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority, highlighted the importance of strengthening family support systems to safeguard adolescents’ mental health. H.E. Salama said “World Teen Mental Health Day highlights a critical stage in our children’s development – when identity forms and ambitions …