First Saudi woman to achieve a Guinness World Records title singlehandedly  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 19 October 2020:  Ohud Abdullah Almalki, known as ‘The Artist of the Nation’ marks an incredible milestone becoming the first Saudi woman to achieve a Guinness World Records title singlehandedly, the global authority on ......Read More

Ogilvy's New Study is the First to Quantify Wellness Gaps for Brands Looking for Growth   October 19, 2020:  The US$4.5 trillion global wellness economy – growing twice as fast as the global economy – is now so pervasive that for 73% of global consumers, wellness is now considered an essential element of a brand’s strategy. The Ogilvy Wellness Gap study released today has, for the first time, quantified the gap between consumers’ wellness expectations of brands and how they judge delivery against those expectations in seven key sectors – food, snacks, skincare, airlines, hotels, cars and banking.   Ogilvy surveyed 7,000 consumers from 14 countries across 4 continents to gain new insight into how they see wellness in 2020 and to ......Read More

Kuwait – October 18, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. ABDULMONEM POOUR 2. GHASSAN SAAD ALKHOURI 3. MICHAEL SIGAMANI ANNA  4. TAMADHER EISSA ALSULTAN 5. LAFI SALEH ......Read More

Under the Theme of “Your Will Makes the Difference”  Kuwait – 18 October 2020:  Burgan Bank launched an awareness campaign under the slogan "Your Will Makes the difference" as part of its annual efforts for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month that falls on October of each year. This campaign comes as part ......Read More

Recognized for its exceptional service and innovation across the country’s noteworthy deals for the 12th consecutive year  Kuwait – 18 October 2020: ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR), Kuwait’s leading and most prominent corporate law firm, and one of the region’s top tier firms, is pleased to announce that ......Read More

October 16, 2020:  After struggling with facial hair from my early teen years, I was looking for ways to deal with my problem of dark facial hair. I tried every natural treatment to remove hair but nothing seemed to work. Following the recommendation of friends and family, I paid a visit to Dr. Olimpia Carmen at the Wellbeing Medical ......Read More

Kuwait, 15 October 2020:  The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has entrusted National Aviation Services (NAS), a leading aviation services provider across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, to upgrade and operate passenger-handling services and processes at the Baghdad International Airport. NAS will extend its expertise and ......Read More

In partnership with Public Authority for Disability Affairs  Kuwait – 15 October 2020:  Burgan Bank recently sponsored the national campaign ‘Their Life is Valuable’ which was launched by the Public Authority for Disability Affairs. The unique initiative was created due to the emerging negative impact on the mental ......Read More

Kuwait, 14 October 2020:   Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co. (AABC), the sole authorized dealer of Infiniti vehicles in the State of Kuwait, invites its customers to indulge in the popular features of the Infiniti QX50.  Available for a starting price of KD 12,950, the INFINITI QX50 is the world’s first variable ......Read More

Ogilvy's New Study is the First to Quantify Wellness Gaps for Brands Looking for Growth   October 14, 2020:  The US$4.5 trillion global wellness economy – growing twice as fast as the global economy – is now so pervasive that for 73% of global consumers, wellness is now considered an essential element of a ......Read More

October 13, 2020:   Hublot develops its precious movements From Haute Horlogerie to Haute Joaillerie (fine jewellery), the quality of the setting work is crucial in showcasing the splendour of precious stones. This highly specialised craft, performed within the bounds of strict predefined constraints, must be subtly executed to ......Read More

Kuwait – October 12, 2020:  Burgan Bank today announced ENSIYA MUSTAFA KHAMBATI as the winner of the Value Account KD 4000 draw. The winner expressed her 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 ......Read More

 High net worth individuals, families, family offices, and foundations plan to increase their allocation to impact investing from 20 per cent of their portfolios in 2019 to 35 per cent by 2025.  A quarter (27 per cent) of all investors expect to move to more than 50 per cent invested for impact within five years.  Nine-in-10 (87 per cent) investors say climate change influences their investment choices, while over half (52 per cent) view climate change as the greatest threat to the world.  Seven-in-10 (69 per cent) say COVID-19 has affected their views of investing and the economy, while 66 per cent say that it is likely to broaden their risk assessment to include more environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.   October 12, 2020:  ......Read More

Kuwait – October 12, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. AYMAN HAMADAH ABDULRADHI HUSSAIN 2. HUSSIN ALI ALOBEID 3. INGO HERBERT AMNENDA 4. NASER ABDULAZIZ ABDULLAH ......Read More

For the first time ever, Saudi Arabia hosted a G20 Tourism private-public event focused on the recovery of the sector  Saudi Arabia leading and coordinating the global Travel & Tourism agenda At the request of Saudi Arabia, WTTC presented a plan to resume international travel and save 100m jobs in the world October 11, 2020:   The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),  pays tribute to the leadership of Saudi Arabia, and for its support to the local and global private sector, at the historic meeting of G20 Tourism Ministers and more than 45 CEOs of the world’s biggest travel companies, and private sector leaders from the G20 countries During their G20 Chairmanship of the Tourism Track, Saudi Arabia requested the collaboration of the ......Read More

The massive explosion that ripped Beirut apart in August 2020 created significant immediate and long-term humanitarian needs. We’re supporting Medair to deliver emergency assistance to those impacted and displaced by the disaster – in particular to meet their shelter and health needs – and to assist in the rehabilitation of ......Read More

Instagram celebrates its birthday today, marking a decade since the platform launched and went on to shape the global cultural fabric!    October 06, 2020:  Since the earliest days of Instagram, we’ve been constantly inspired by the creativity we’ve seen in our community. We’ve seen people come together with loved ones, express themselves in new and more visual ways, inspire others with similar interests, and rally around causes they believe in. Our community has always set the cultural agenda - they push culture forward and inspire us to explore new ways of creating and communicating.   To celebrate this milestone, we dove deep into our regional data and curated a list of leading tools that our community brilliantly used to express ......Read More

As everything in the world is quickly changing and developing so is the e-commerce market around the globe. With people getting fast internet access and reliability over modern technology, they have switched from traditional shopping to online shopping. And this online shopping has given rise to the e-commerce market.  While the e-commerce ......Read More

Kuwait – October, 6 – 2020:  Burgan Bank, announced today Ms. SHERLYN IBARRA ESTEBAN as the lucky winner of the draw prize of Al-Thuraya Salary Accounts 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 enter the draw. The Al-Thuraya account holders have the option to hold money in Kuwaiti Dinar and other major currencies and can access account-related services such as standing orders, loans and credit cards, and benefit from the discounts and offers throughout the year. Customers wishing to open the Al-Thuraya account can do so by simply visiting the nearest Burgan Bank branch and obtain all the necessary ......Read More

October 05, 2020:  Following nomination for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2020 in the Calendar and Astronomy category, Parmigiani Fleurier unveils the secrets, invisible at first glance, of their Hegirian Perpetual Calendar. Parmigiani Fleurier, renowned for its fine craftsmanship, design and manufacturing prowess, spared no ......Read More

Kuwait – October 4, 2020:   Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. BASEM HASAN AHMAD ALNASSAR 2. ANFAL SALEM WANAS AYIZ   In addition to the daily draw, Burgan Bank also offers ......Read More

October 04, 2020:  Pandora, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, invites you to show your support for either the light or the dark side with the release of three new AR Filters. The filters launch alongside Pandora’s Star Wars-inspired collection on 1 October. The filters give fans the opportunity to show their allegiances as they hunt for ......Read More

United Arab Emirates,  October 03, 2020:  To reflect the fact that every woman is unique, Parmigiani Fleurier presents a sumptuous new Tonda line, available in different versions to fulfil every desire. The manufacture's watchmakers have struck a delicate balance between technical accomplishment and the finest jeweller's ......Read More

30 September 2020:   Breaking a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title is more than just doing something amazing. It took 33-year old Pakistani national Azmat Khan 6 minutes and 1 second to break the previous Guinness World Records title for Fastest mile dribbling a basketball. Khan is a Kohat product, and he also holds the ......Read More

Kuwait, 29 September, 2020:  Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Company (AABC), the authorized dealer of Nissan vehicles in Kuwait, has launched the first Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles showroom under the “Nissan Intelligent Choice” (Certified Pre-Owned) brand situated in Al Qurain. ‘Nissan Intelligent ......Read More

28 September 2020:  One of Kuwait’s largest manufacturers, Kuwait Steel (United Steel Industrial Company), has said that its digital transformation with global technology company SAP is enabling new levels of manufacturing efficiency and productivity.   Johan Henning, CIO, Kuwait Steel and SAP made the statement during the recent ......Read More

Kuwait – September 27, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.     The lucky winners are:  1. MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH ALI  2. SAMAR AZIZIBORODIRDI 3. HOWAIDA MUBAREK LAFI ALHADYA 4. BASHAR MOHSEN ......Read More

New report by WTTC and Oliver Wyman provides recommendations on how we can ensure a more seamless recovery of the sector Consumers are paying more attention to 'sustainability' of brands Destinations need to adopt new protocols for health and hygiene measures September 27, 2020:  The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC], today unveils a new report that explores the implications of the trends for each of four key Travel & Tourism stakeholders: travellers, businesses, workforce, and communities. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, worked closely with Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, along with number of WTTC’s Members from key areas of the Travel & Tourism sector, to bring together this ......Read More

Kuwait 26, September 2020:  Accommodating its customers and credit cardholders with access to premium and high-quality services, Burgan Bank recently collaborated with one of the leading medical centers in Kuwait, “Dental Idol”, situated in El- Shaab Al-Bahry. As part of the new and special offer by Burgan Bank, customers can ......Read More

For the Launch of Its New Pasha Watch, Cartier Unveils a New Campaign Highlighting a Community of Unique Personalities Who Are Changing the Codes of Success by Forging Exceptional and Diverse Paths of Creativity   September 24, 2020:  Cartier is launching a multimedia campaign fronted by five extraordinary talents, Rami Malek, ......Read More

Kuwait – 24 September, 2020:  Burgan Bank’s prepaid and credit cardholders are encouraged to benefit from the exclusive monthly ‘Mega Hit Offer’ through its partnership with the leading electronics store in Kuwait, ‘Best Al-Yousifi’. The bank’s valued customers will be given the chance to purchase the ......Read More

Zero Percent Interest and Down payment from September till November 2020   Kuwait –24 September 2020:  Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co., the authorized agent of Renault in the State of Kuwait recently launched a campaign in partnership with Kuwait Finance House, newly guaranteeing zero% interest on installments for the ......Read More

20-minute documentary showcases the mega cultural project’s six museums filled with immersive experiences and installations, including The International Space Station and Solar System, the Robotics Gallery and a 1.4million litre Aquarium.   Kuwait City, Kuwait – 23 September 2020: Delving deep into the creation and history ......Read More

September 22, 2020:  To coincide with the 75th session of the UN General Assembly – and the SDG Business Forum – the World Gold Council has published a report entitled Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.    The report outlines how leading gold mining companies are making a significant contribution towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report includes 39 case studies on how members of the World Gold Council are bringing about positive change across four thematic areas: global partnerships; social inclusion; economic development; and responsible operations, energy and the environment.    Examples of the commitments the gold mining industry has made towards sustainable strategies ......Read More

• INFINITI QX80 makes bold debut in international women's navigational off-road competition • Also new to the event and driving for INFINITI, the Wander Women (Team 142), Nicole Wakelin (driver) of New Hampshire and Alice Chase (navigator) of Texas will pilot the powerful QX80 on the 2000+ kilometer challenge • 10-day ......Read More

The new watch expertly marries mechanical watchmaking and métiers d’art   September 21, 2020:  Parmigiani Fleurier continues to showcase its dedication to métiers d’art and high watchmaking with the launch of the Tonda Reine de Mai collection. Inspired by the bucolic landscape in Switzerland surrounding its manufactures ......Read More

Kuwait – September 20, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. SAUD MOHAMMED SAUD ALHUMAIDAN 2. MANAL MOHAMMAD SARHAN 3. MOHAMMAD ABDULLAH ALI 4. FAISAL FALEH AYED ALSUBAIEI 5. ......Read More

Kuwait – 20 September 2020:  Burgan Bank continues to reward its customers with the best exclusive offers that suits their daily lifestyle. The Bank recently announced the latest offer for Visa Signature credit cardholders, giving an assured cashback of 5% on all spends, up to 300 KD monthly. The offer is available during the period of ......Read More

Kuwait, September 17, 2020:  Shamal Az-Zour Al-Oula Power and Water Company K.S.C.P. today held its 6th Annual General Meeting. Shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation to distribute cash dividends of 25 fils per share, totalling a KWD 27.5 million payout. This is the company’s first dividend issuance and relates to the retained earnings and profit for the period from 2017 to 2019. Shareholders also approved the transfer of 10% to the statutory reserve in the total amount of KWD 1,311,849 (representing KWD 1,230,123 reflected in the financial statements in addition to an additional adjustment amount of KWD 81,726 relating to prior years). Shareholders discussed Board compensation, and approved the Board’s recommendation to not remunerate Board ......Read More

Kuwait, 16 September 2020:  Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) stated that latest smartwatch that mixes Huawei’s leading tech with a sleek and elegant design, HUAWEI WATCH FIT has witnessed great demand among customers in Kuwait, as more than 15,000 units have been sold since it was available for sale in Kuwait market on the 10th of ......Read More

September 15, 2020:  Playful elegance is at the heart of this Versus Versace timepiece that combines sophistication with raw glamour. Decidedly designed to make a bold statement, this timepiece doesn’t shy away from the spotlight; it embraces its uniqueness and celebrates the Versus DNA in every inch of its details.  A motley ......Read More

Kuwait – September 14, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. LAFI SALEH OBAID ESSA 2. SUAD SHEHAB AHMAD ALNEAMAH 3. FOUZ ADEEB MOHAMMAD OMAR SARI 4. ABDULLAH EISSA ABDULLAH ......Read More

The Tonda GT collection adds an integrated chronograph to its line-up for Watches & Wonders Shanghai   September 12, 2020:  In 2016, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, Parmigiani Fleurier joined a small but prestigious group of manufactures with the introduction of the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire, featuring the ......Read More

September 10, 2020:  Ogilvy has become the first agency brand to reach an impressive social media milestone: one million followers on LinkedIn.    LinkedIn has become the social destination for business, employment, and company culture content. Ogilvy’s global social and thought leadership strategy is a natural fit with LinkedIn. The one million follower landmark is the result of the cultivation of a community where big ideas that shape brands are shared, celebrated, and discussed.     Ogilvy’s one million LinkedIn followers come from across the globe and the business spectrum. The top five nations represented in Ogilvy’s LinkedIn community are the United States, India, United Kingdom, Brazil, and Spain; its followers come from ......Read More

September 09, 2020:   The world’s most-watched football league moves onto Hublot time   Hublot is thrilled to announce it will become the Premier League’s Official Timekeeper from the start of the 2020/21 season. Hublot Loves Football!   Hublot’s historical and now ubiquitous presence in football ......Read More

Hello September! September 09, 2020:  Reminiscent of all things romantic and whimsy, like a treasured flower tucked inside the yellowed pages of a book, this spectacular AIGNER timepiece and jewellery is an ode to the season of Spring. Of sun and her flowers, of subdued charm and delicate femininity – this beautiful timepiece and ......Read More

Kuwait – 8 September 2020:  Burgan Bank, announced today MS. ZAINAH HAITHAM RAAFAT ALNEMR as the lucky winner of the draw prize of Al-Thuraya Salary Accounts 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 ......Read More

7th September 2020:  “Art begets art”, American author Susan Vreeland once famously said. And this is certainly true in the case of Tripod, the 13th collaboration between MB&F and Switzerland’s premier clockmaker L’Epée 1839. Tripod comprises a minimalist clock face suspended between three delicate insect-like ......Read More

Kuwait – September 6, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. EZEKIEL RICHARD JHON ARTHUR 2. LAILA JAMAL FUAD MARMASH 3. NAHEED AHMED YUSUF MOHSENI 4. MOHAMMAD JAWAD BOHAMAD 5. ......Read More

A CULT WATCH INITIALLY CREATED IN 1985 A SQUARE INSIDE A CIRCLE AN EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN AN EXTROVERT AND UNISEX WATCH A COLLECTION  Produced in steel, yellow gold, pink gold and set with diamonds, the Pasha de Cartier collection includes many models, incorporating fine jewellery pieces and fine watchmaking creations with skeleton ......Read More

• Health precautions introduced throughout the visa application system, including the doorstep ‘On Demand Mobile Visa’ service available for student visa customers.  • UK Visas and Immigration has introduced greater flexibility in visa rules, allowing students to apply for visas when they are able to travel to the UK, ......Read More

September 02, 2020:  The Snake chain bracelet was the first Pandora Moments bracelet designed and launched 20 years ago and has since become an iconic canvas on which people can tell their story and express themselves. The Snake chain is not just a functional part of our bracelets, But an aesthetic element we could invoke in new ......Read More

NordPass gives advice on keeping children safe online   United Arab Emirates,  September 01, 2020:  With the back to school season in full swing, the dangers of online hacks, scams, and cyberbullying increase. Today, children spend more time online than ever before. Most schools now require children to have their own laptops or tablets, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, when most schools chose remote teaching. However, few schools give clear instructions to children and parents about how to stay secure online.  NordPass has collected some tips and tricks so that parents can teach their children about internet privacy and safety.   1. Educate on the importance of passwords.  Chad Hammond, a security expert from NordPass, emphasizes the ......Read More

August 31, 2020: Global technology brand, HONOR, has announced it will be part of the IFA 2020 Special Edition in Berlin on September 4.  Under the theme Expand Your Smart Life, HONOR will be launching a portfolio of products including smart wearables, personal computers, and tablets. The new lineup will feature the latest preeminent ......Read More

The new fashionable watch boasts a 1.64-inch Stylish HD screen, 10 days battery life and a myriad of health and fitness features   Kuwait, 31 August 2020:  Huawei has today announced the launch of its latest fitness watch, HUAWEI WATCH FIT. Huawei’s first ever smart sports watch with a stylish large HD rounded ......Read More

Kuwait – August 31, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:  1. AHMAD KHALIFAH RASHED ALSHAHOUMI 2. ADEL HAMDAN MOHAMMED ESMAEIL 3. TALAL MOHAMMED ABDULRAZZAQ ALMUTAWA 4. ATA AWAD ......Read More

August 30, 2020:   Brought together by the love of craftmanship and refined details, this season two Dubai-based and female-owned brands, HALM and Kristina Fidelskaya, have collaborated on four exclusive bags, as part of the Autumn-Winter 2020 “Dream” collection, set to launch in September. The collaboration was conceived ......Read More

August 29, 2020:  A flying tourbillon shines amid an aventurine sky, adorned by a gem-studded rainbow to make up the ultra-thin Tonda 1950 Moonbow, a new timepiece presented by Parmigiani Fleurier. « Whoever learns to observe acquires art. » These words, taught to young Michel Parmigiani by his father, summarize the philosophy ......Read More

August 27, 2020:  Storytelling and collecting are natural human impulses, something Pandora first tapped into 20 years ago with the creation of its Pandora Moments charm bracelet concept. To celebrate the now-iconic piece and thank Pandora consumers around the world, the brand kicks off Voices of Pandora on August 18, a global activation ......Read More

 4000 Welcome Q-miles for free and for a limited period Kuwait – 26 August, 2020:   Ensuring all customers are met with banking solutions that serve their lifestyle needs, Burgan Bank now brings a limited time offer and other travel benefits through the Qatar Airways Prepaid card.  For those planning their ......Read More

Kuwait, 25 August 2020:  Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Company (AABC), the authorized dealer of Nissan vehicles in the State of Kuwait, is delighted to announce the latest cashback offer on its Nissan Maxima.  Additionally, customers can experience a host of benefits as they purchase Nissan Maxima through an exclusive package ......Read More

August 24, 2020:  Think of perfume as living high jewellery. This is how the Cartier perfumer, Mathilde Laurent, has created the first trio of Les Épures de Parfum — three irresistible pieces of jewellery. The purity of raw olfactory pleasures, which Mathilde Laurent captures with a sense of life and spontaneous ......Read More

25 August 2020 Kuwait City:  Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co., the authorized agent of Renault in the State of Kuwait is delighted to offer its fans an exclusive offer on the 2020 Renault Megane  and Renault Duster.  The Renault Megane and Renault Duster that come with a starting price of KD 3,999 and KD 3,777 respectively ......Read More

Kuwait – 24 August, 2020:  Through its exclusive partnership with the leading electronics store in Kuwait, ‘Best Al-Yousifi’, Burgan Bank’s prepaid and credit cardholders can now enjoy an exclusive monthly ‘Mega Offer’ where they can receive a deal on one product with a bargain price only available for ......Read More

• REALITY project could help reduce aluminium production emissions by up to 26% • Pioneering recycling process gives a second-life to premium automotive grade aluminium  • Results have revealed new alloy passes initial quality testing • The research will help close the loop on precious raw materials as part of ......Read More

Kuwait – August 24, 2020:  Burgan Bank announced today the names of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000.   The lucky winners are:    1. AWADH GHAYADH OBAID ALENEZI 2. MOHAMMED ABDULLATIF ALI MOHAMMED 3. MONA MOSTAFA IBRAHIM KHALEEL 4. IBRAHIM ......Read More