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
Statement issued by Lebanese Diaspora groups on March 7, 2026 Lebanon is facing a national catastrophe caused by Israel’s destructive war and Hezbollah’s continued military actions that defy legitimate state authority and the country’s national interest. In light of the above, we, Lebanese in the diaspora, call for the immediate implementation of the government’s decision banning Hezbollah’s military and security …
7 MARCH 2026 BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Government of Lebanon, through the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have activated an emergency cash assistance programme to conflict-affected families and are scaling up food assistance as mass displacement across the country grows. The first round of cash assistance will support nearly 50,000 conflict-affected families — …