Trendyol, one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, and Alshaya Group, one of the leading international retail franchise operators, have announced that Alshaya Group’s American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, and H&M brands are joining its GCC marketplace. Shoppers in Saudi Arabia and UAE can now access these brands directly on Trendyol with more brands
Gaming in the Middle East has evolved from a pastime into a thriving economic powerhouse, attracting brands, advertisers, and influencers eager to engage with its rapidly expanding audience. Power League Gaming (PLG), the region’s leading gaming and esports agency, in collaboration with Ipsos, has unveiled a groundbreaking report shedding light on how brands are positioning
INJAZ Al-Arab, a leading non-profit business education organization, successfully supported 1.2 million students through diverse educational and training experiences last year, a milestone achievement in its goal to foster new academic and professional opportunities for the region’s youth. By immersing students in hands-on skill development and transforming classrooms into start-ups for aspiring entrepreneurs through its
NymCard, the only embedded finance platform operating across 10+ countries in MENA, has secured $33 million in its latest Series B funding round, led by QED Investors. This marks QED Investors’ most significant investment in the region and the first one in the Gulf, underscoring the growing global confidence in MENA’s expanding fintech ecosystem. The
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is thrilled to announce its partnership with Waves, the innovative experience app and aggregator that seamlessly connects users with yachts and chalets. This collaboration brings an unparalleled luxury experience to travelers looking to explore coastlines,
Forbes Middle East has revealed its annual Fintech 50 list, recognizing the region’s leading trailblazers in the digital financial services sector as they navigate shifting consumer expectations in an increasingly digital landscape. The ranked companies have collectively processed over $240 billion in transactions and secured more than $3.8 billion in total funding. The ranking was
The James Dyson Award, an international student design and engineering competition, opens for submissions today to its 2025 programme in 28 countries and regions. From everyday challenges to the world’s most pressing issues, the Award calls for current or recent students to submit problem-solving ideas that could make a real difference to people’s lives. Since