Beirut, Lebanon – 3 February 2026: As participation in financial markets is more accessible than ever, the need for structured education has become critical to ensuring that individuals engage responsibly and with proper understanding. In Lebanon, this need is particularly pressing among young people entering an increasingly complex financial landscape. In response, CFI organized an educational tour at leading Lebanese …
Finance
Hong Kong, 28 January 2026: The UAE has been ranked 9th in the Global AI for Finance Competitiveness Index (GAICI), which was released today by Deep Knowledge Group with the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) serving as an observer. Dubai ranked 14th, serving as a global bridge hub where AI seamlessly integrates into financial markets, while Abu Dhabi, …
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
The European Union–funded 2Circular project concluded with a high-level closing ceremony held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Beirut, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors, international partners, and project beneficiaries. The event celebrated key achievements in advancing sustainable industrial transformation and promoting the adoption of circular economy principles in Lebanon. The ceremony highlighted the project’s pivotal role in …
Timeless is an exhibition of recent works by celebrated Lebanese artist Mahmoud Amhaz (b. 1935, Baalbek). Across a lifetime, Amhaz has approached painting as a space of reflection—where line, light, and silence meet. Though deeply rooted in abstraction, his work remains closely attuned to reality, allowing lived experience, memory, and human presence to surface through form. At 91 years young, …