Phoenix Venture Partners unveils leadership team to drive innovation in MENA

Phoenix Venture Partners Ltd. (“PVP”), a preeminent Venture Capital Firm dedicated to fostering high-growth potential within the MENA region, is pleased to introduce its leadership team: Steve Khayat, Faris Al-Obaid, and Dr. Mussaad M. Al-Razouki. A Synergistic Trio for Unparalleled Expertise: This well-knit team brings a remarkable confluence of experience, strategic vision, and proven success […]

Capital Bank renews partnership with Elia Nuqul Foundation and grants scholarships to 9 students

Capital Bank announced extending its partnership with the Elia Nuqul Foundation (ENF) for the eighth consecutive year. Through this agreement, the bank will provide university scholarships to nine students studying at Jordanian public universities, selected by ENF based on specific academic criteria. The provided scholarships will cover tuition fees for students specializing in fields such […]

Orange Jordan and HTU sign agreement to kick off apprenticeship to qualify students for labor market

In line with their shared vision to empower youth technologically, Orange Jordan and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), a Crown Prince Foundation initiative, joined forces and signed an agreement with the purpose of launching an apprenticeship that spans over 6-8 months. It will support the enhancement of the workplace and employability skills of HTU’s students […]

Arthur D. Little strengthens Middle East leadership with five new partner appointments and internal promotions

Arthur D. Little (ADL) has announced a series of strategic appointments and promotions within its Middle East operations, significantly enhancing the firm’s leadership and expertise in the region. Prateek Sachdeva joins as a Partner in the Dubai office, bringing a wealth of expertise particularly in the energy, utilities, and process industries. His 13-plus years in […]

Saudi Electricity Expo to energise Kingdom’s 2030 Vision, Securing Power for Future Mega Projects

Tahaluf, Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing exhibition company, has announced the launch of the first Saudi Electricity Expo, which aims to energise the Kingdom’s dynamic power sector. The three-day summit will debut at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre from November 26-28. The inaugural show aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 objectives and is aimed at […]

LSEG announces collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) have announced a collaboration to help provide investors with access to tools and information to enhance the visibility and understanding of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this initiative, LSEG’s Workspace will become a platform for exclusive content generated […]

UAE residents expect complete electric & hybrid vehicle domination in a few years, reveals survey amidst COP28

Al-Futtaim Automotive, one of the major divisions of Al-Futtaim Group – the Strategic E-Mobility Partner of the recently concluded COP28, today unveiled the findings of an extensive survey exploring the challenges and perceptions of UAE residents towards Electric Vehicles (EV) adoption. The survey was conducted in partnership with YouGov, collating responses from 2,008 respondents. The […]