NEW YORK- MAY 5, 2022:  Ogilvy today announced that Paul O’Donnell, Chairman of Ogilvy EMEA, will be retiring after 37 years with the agency. Throughout his tenure, O’Donnell has held a range of leadership positions spanning clients, geographies, and businesses. “It has been an honour to have worked with thousands of ......Read More

Dubai – 05, May 2022: His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai is an exceptional experience in the course of the successes of the UAE, and an international testimony to Dubai as a global capital for work, investment and ......Read More

Highest Quarterly Revenue in Company’s History Reflect Strong Demand for Premium LG Home Appliances and Auto Parts Dubai, April 29, 2022 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced first-quarter 2022 consolidated sales of KRW 21.11 trillion (USD 17.53 billion) – the highest quarterly revenue in company history. Operating profit of KRW 1.88 trillion (USD 1.56 billion) was positively impacted by royalty income, partially offset by a one-time workforce restructuring cost.   Compared with the first quarter a year ago, revenues grew by 18.5 percent and profitability soared by 6.4 percent, reflecting very strong demand for LG home appliances as consumers around the world continue their focus on healthier living, energy efficiency and home upgrades. The ......Read More

as part of its participation in a number of local events   Kuwait, 28, April 2022: Burgan Bank is steadfastly supporting the “Let's Be Aware” (Diraya) campaign for the second year as part of its participation in several local events, including the 2021–2022 Kuwait Equestrian Federation (KEF) League, KFA | U18 ......Read More

Kuwait, 27 April 2022: Burgan Bank announced that it will be officially closed during Eid Al-Fitr holidays, starting from Sunday May 1st until Wednesday May 4th, 2022.  In order to ensure the continuation of service to customers, several branches will resume business on Thursday, May 5th from 8:30am until 3:00pm. These include the head ......Read More

In appreciation of their consistent support    Kuwait, 26 April 2022: Burgan Bank celebrated journalists and media representatives during its Ramadan Ghabqa, which was recently held at Marina Hotel. This was an occasion for the Bank to honor various media outlets for supporting its success and praise their efforts in channeling ......Read More

• LEGO® Certified Stores opens its newest retail platform at The Avenues Mall  • Local fans can experience the new ‘Retailtainment’ concept with an immersive experience.   Kuwait 26, April, 2022:  LEGO Certified Stores – owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim together with the LEGO Group is ......Read More

As part of its Ramadan program to share the joy of Gergeean during the Holy Month Kuwait, 25 April 2022: Burgan Bank recently celebrated the occasion of Gergeean at its Avenues Mall branch. This initiative comes as part of the Bank’s comprehensive social responsibility program, which seeks to drive interaction among children and ......Read More

Celebrate the beautiful month of Ramadan with elegant hand-finished jewellery by Pandora. Featuring highquality metals and craftmanship, choose from a range of stunning designs to compliment your style this Ramadan. Making the perfect Eid Al Fitr gift for either yourself or that special someone, choose meaningful pieces from the Pandora ......Read More

• As with all Ford launches in the region, the all-new Taurus underwent exhaustive testing the by in-market product development team conducted at the height of the Middle East summer • Taurus, coming to the region soon, will arrive with an all-new modern design, be equipped with Ford’s established exemplary EcoBoost engine, and ......Read More

Kuwait, 21,  April 2022:  Burgan Bank recently concluded its annual Gergeean celebrations to spread moments of joy with organizations, charitable institutions, and public associations during the Holy Month of Ramadan. As part of its annual customs and traditions, Burgan Bank’s Public Relations representatives coordinated ......Read More

20 April 2022 – Over the past couple of years, Guinness World Records™ witnessed an exceptional interest in the world record title of Tallest stack of M&M's®, which has just been topped up by an additional piece to become 7 in total, as achieved by Ibrahim Sadeq, a 29 years old from Iraq. In a video of unbelievable ......Read More

April 19, 2022:   Desperately needed rains across the Horn of Africa have so far failed to materialise, almost a month into the current rainy season, and if these conditions continue, along with stagnant and even decreasing humanitarian aid, the number of hungry people due to drought could spiral from the currently estimated 14 million ......Read More

reaffirming its support to the sports sector within its social responsibility program   Kuwait - 19, April 2022: Burgan Bank announced that it is sponsoring the first edition of the 2022 Kuwait Ramadan Squash Open Championship, which will take place during the Holy Month of Ramadan from April 14 to April 19 at the Kuwait Squash Federation courts. The Bank’s sponsorship of this event comes within its comprehensive social responsibility program, which supports a variety of initiatives with the aim of promoting a more vibrant sports culture in Kuwait and empowering local talented youth. The tournament will feature about 112 individual players organized into teams in four categories. Two categories are dedicated to professional and enthusiast male athletes, one category for ......Read More

Kuwait - 19, April 2022: Burgan Bank announced today the free Eideya delivery service to Premier Banking and Private Banking customers in collaboration with “Qiblah” company for concierge services. This service enables Premier Banking and Private Banking customers to receive new bank notes before the Eid holidays at their offices ......Read More

April 18, 2022:   LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced its preliminary earnings results for the first quarter of 2022.LG reported revenues of KRW 21.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2022, 18.5 percent higher than the same quarter the previous year. Operating profit for the first quarter was KRW 1.9 trillion, 6.4 percent ......Read More

In an effort to enhance customers’ banking experience Kuwait - 18, April 2022: Burgan Bank recently launched its all-new Travel Carnival campaign as part of Burgan Rewards Program for all eligible Burgan credit card holders. The campaign aims at providing customers with the opportunity to double their points upon using their credit ......Read More

Limited time only   • This initiative is part of Starbucks’ efforts to reduce single use cups and better waste management while encouraging customers to make more sustainable choices • For the first time ever, a limited edition Frappuccino® Blended Beverage is served in complementary reusable cup. • The ......Read More

The UN World Food Programme (WFP)’s operational costs for 2022 will go up by US$ 136 million in West Africa alone due to the ripple effect of the conflict in Ukraine which is driving up global food and fuel prices. This, as acute hunger in the region has quadrupled in three years – reaching a 10-year high this year, with 43 million ......Read More

Pandora introduces its new limited edition Lightbulb dangle charm, a continuation of its Charms for change initiative in support of UNICEF. The glow-in-the-dark charm has been designed to represent a brighter future and to celebrate the potential of every young person worldwide, with AED 60 from each charm sold donated to UNICEF. The Pandora ......Read More

Guinness World Records reveals the world’s tallest family is an average of 203.29 cm tall      April 14, 2022:  The Trapp family from Duluth, Minnesota has achieved the Guinness World Records title for tallest family. The family is an average of 203.29 cm (6 ft 8.03 in) tall.   The heights of each ......Read More

Upon release on April 15, 1972, the Royal Oak designed by Gérald Genta created a stir with its large body of hand-finished stainless steel, its octagonal bezel secured with visible hexagonal screws, its highly stylised integrated steel bracelet and its extra-thin selfwinding mechanism. Inspired by the cultural and industrial revolution of the ......Read More

PROFESSIONAL, OPEN, STUDENT AND YOUTH WINNERS ANNOUNCED     © Adam Ferguson   The World Photography Organisation is delighted to announce the overall winners in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022. The acclaimed photographer Adam Ferguson (Australia) has won the Photographer of the Year title and ......Read More

Dubai, UAE – 12 April, 2022: Following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw, Hisense, the Official Sponsor of this quadrennial tournament, has outlined plans to provide regional football fans with hyper-realistic stadium-like at-home viewing experiences through the comfort of their home during the largest international sports ......Read More

Reveal your extraordinary with the new FLE XXL mascara this holy season! Xtra Volume,Xtra fulness, Longer lashes for your Eid look Priyanka Chopra Jonas's favorite eye look for EID   Introducing the NEW False Lash Effect XXL Mascara, inspired by salon lash extensions, and mastered by Max Factor – a mascara that gives a ......Read More

Confirming its Commitment to Elevating the Sports Sector and Supporting Talented Athletes Kuwait - 12, April 2022: Burgan Bank has announced its sponsorship for Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Prize for Best Domestic Athlete, under the sports initiatives of its comprehensive, community-focused social responsibility program, that aims at ......Read More

Kuwait – April 12, 2022: Burgan Bank today announced Mr. MOHAMMED AKEEL as the winner of the Value Account KD 4000 draw. The winner expressed his excitement of winning the cash prize of KD 4,000. Dedicated to offer the best in-class services, Burgan Bank’s Value Account presents customers with exceptional features which were ......Read More

Kuwait, April 9, 2022: Burgan Bank announced today the names of the Kanz account monthly draw winners, who will each take home a KD 1,000 cash-prize. All Kanz customers who maintain a minimum balance of KD 200 for at least one week before the draw date, are included in the draw, and their chances of winning increase with higher ......Read More

07 April 2022:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop.    Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by the general and progressive relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions, reduced flight cancellations due to Omicron-related factors (outside of Asia), and fewer winter weather operational disruptions. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Cargo demand is tracking ......Read More

Shareholders approve distribution of 5 fils cash dividend and 5% stock dividend Kuwait - April 6, 2022: Burgan Bank held its 56th Ordinary Annual General Assembly meeting on Tuesday, 05 April 2022 at KIPCO Tower, with a quorum of 79.3%. The Bank’s Board of Directors submitted to the shareholders the financial results achieved for the ......Read More

Dubai, UAE, April 4, 2022 – Ford Middle East recently announced the winners of its annual Henry Ford Excellence and President’s Awards – a programme designed to recognize its distributor partners for delivering outstanding customer experience and operations in 2021. The awards ceremony and handover of the trophies occurred during ......Read More

Kuwait, 3 April 2022: Burgan Bank, announced today Mr. Naser Nahar Almutairy as the lucky winner of the draw prize of Al-Thuraya Salary Account monthly draw.  The draw rewards new and existing customers who transfer their salary to Burgan Bank by offering them a chance to win KD 10,000 every month. Each account holder has one chance to ......Read More

Dubai – 04, April 2022:  Dubai Customs received a senior Kuwaiti delegation headed by H.E. Abdulkarim Taqi, Director-General, Public Authority for Industry (PAI).  Mansoor Al-Malik, executive director for policies and legislation Division received the Kuwaiti delegation, and the meeting was attended by Majid Al Ali, ......Read More

Kuwait - 02, April 2022: Burgan Bank announced today its working hours throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. All branches will commence operations in one shift from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, ensuring utmost convenience to its customers.  Burgan’s airport branch will operate 7 days a week in two shifts, the morning shift will be from ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 02, 2022 – He took up exercise seriously almost all his life, but mountaineer Yousef Al Refaie has taken it to the next level setting a Guinness World Records title for being the Youngest person to climb the Seven Volcanic Summits at 24 years and 119 days.  Al Refaie is not only 24 but he is also ......Read More

Supporting the Group’s exceptional performance of Vivaldi’s music Kuwait, April  01, 2022: Burgan Bank is sponsoring, for the six-consecutive year, the Ahmadi Music Group’s Spring 2022 season performances hosted at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center recently. This sponsorship comes within the framework of the ......Read More

April 01, 2022:  As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the soaring cost of food staples in import-dependent Middle Eastern and North African countries is creating ever greater challenges for millions of families already struggling to keep hunger at bay, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today.  Traditionally a month of festivities, when families gather over traditional foods to break their day-long fast, this year millions will be struggling to buy even the most basic foods for their families as the conflict in Ukraine has pushed food prices even higher than the troubling levels at the start of the year.  “We are extremely concerned about the millions of people in this region who are already struggling to access enough food because of a ......Read More

Kuwait- 31 March 2022:  As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co., the authorized agent of Renault in the State of Kuwait recently collaborated with Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH) and Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice Care (BACCH) to brighten the lives of many ......Read More

• Adopting additional indicators for the region and expanded the research in quantity and quality • Report identified key weaknesses in Arab countries' SDG results so far, most notably in SDG 5 (gender equality) • Six countries lead the regional scores, with a total index score of 66 or more • Only three ......Read More

Under the artistic direction of Nigo, KENZO releases the third drop in a series of limited-edition capsule collections for Spring-Summer 2022. Available in flagship stores worldwide in April 2022, it is the most compre-hensive capsule wardrobe to hit stores since the appointment of Nigo as Artistic Director of KENZO in September 2021. The drop ......Read More

The homegrown e-grocery start-up features the country’s first fully automated fulfillment center. Kuwait, 29 March 2022:  Raha, Kuwait’s newest e-grocery platform, has announced that it has officially launched in the Kuwait market, with its app now available on all Apple iPhones and Samsung Android ......Read More

CH Carolina Herrera introduces an exclusive Ramadan 2022 Collection, available across the Middle East CH Carolina Herrera welcomes you to join the joyous and festive season of Ramadan in its newest collection, Alegria de Vivir.  Under the evening crescent, this collection will take you from Iftar evenings to late night Suhoors in its ......Read More

26, March 2022:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place 19-21 June 2022 in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Qatar Airways. This will be the second time that the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders will be held in Qatar; the first being in 2014. Originally, the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit were planned for the same dates in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, hosted by China Eastern Airlines. The decision to change the venue reflects continuing COVID-19 related restrictions on travel to China. “It is deeply disappointing that we are not able to meet in Shanghai as planned. In the meantime, we are pleased to be ......Read More

H2 2021 Dividend of AED 1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share), bringing 2021 total dividend to AED 2.57 billion (20.57 fils per share) Company reaffirms its commitment to maintaining its growth momentum, with plan to deliver 60-80 new stations in 2022, including 20-30 in the UAE and 40-50 in international markets Positive growth outlook and ......Read More

Kuwait,  25 March 2022: To mark this year’s Mother's Day, Al Hamra Real Estate Company created memories for all through a series of thoughtful gestures and activities. In collaboration with several partners, many participated in a social media campaign that encouraged fans to tag their mothers and win special ......Read More