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, 16 February 2026 – Lebanon today launched its first centralized National Trade Help Desk, a platform designed to provide hands-on support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative is led by the Ministry of Economy and Trade with the support of UNDP and made possible with the generous support of the Government of Canada. The launch event, held at …
The CMA CGM Foundation has decided to mobilize a $1 million emergency fund to provide immediate support in response to the disaster affecting the city of Tripoli. A meeting took place between the President of the CMA CGM Foundation, Tanya Saadé Zeenny, and the Minister of Social Affairs, Haneen Sayed, aiming to establishing this emergency fund. The deployment of the …