PraxiLabs won first place, followed by Up-Fuse and Kennah, among nine finalists chosen from over 2,500 women-led businesses Cairo, July 28, 2026 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in payments technology, announced the winners of the fourth edition of “She’s Next” program in Egypt, delivered in collaboration with CIB Business Banking), the exclusive banking partner for the fourth consecutive …
Finance
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 21 July 2026: CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, delivered its strongest first half on record in 2026, as sustained client engagement and strong trading activity across global markets drove trading volume to USD 5.34 trillion during the first six months of the year. The performance reflects the strength of …
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
Beirut, Lebanon – 22 July 2026 – Today, Lebanon launched a comprehensive package of national studies and a Geographic Information System (GIS) platform* designed to strengthen waste management across the country. Funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, the package equips decision-makers with the data and …
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 …