
Huda Beauty ends partnership with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after viral livestream backlash
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”
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Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”

Bahrain’s leading tech and talent accelerator strengthens the nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem with advanced AI and cloud defense training at the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition.

In a viral stream, Sneako hailed Zohran Mamdani’s campaign as “the greatest since Trump’s” and blasted Elon Musk over his remarks on NYC’s new mayor, telling the billionaire to “go back to South Africa.”

How New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor is redefining representation - and testing the limits of power in a polarized America.

Global consultancy SBI has entered Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, strengthening its presence in the region’s booming AI and data sector. The Riyadh office marks a key step in supporting Vision 2030 and driving innovation-led transformation.

At Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards, Ms. Rachel honored Gaza’s children with an embroidered dress and a heartfelt message on empathy, justice, and compassion that moved the audience to a standing ovation.

DisrupTech Ventures invests in Morocco’s Chari, turning local shops into fintech access points. The fund joins Chari’s board to boost financial inclusion and digital innovation across Africa.

BRKZ has secured a $30 million growth debt from Stride Ventures to expand financing solutions for Saudi Arabia’s booming construction sector, empowering contractors and driving Vision 2030 projects.

In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court declared cryptocurrency as property under Indian law, strengthening investor protection and shaping the future of India’s digital asset landscape.

Bollywood actress Zareen Khan, founder of Happy Hippie, slammed Shiprocket over alleged delivery scams and product tampering - sharing the story in an Instagram reel captioned “Shiprocket or ScamRocket.”

Jeel, the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, joins forces with Mambu to boost Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem through the Jeel Sandbox, advancing Vision 2030 and Banking-as-a-Service.

Doha Bank partners with PayTabs Group to strengthen Qatar’s digital commerce ecosystem, empowering SMEs and advancing the nation’s cashless economy vision.