Lebanon has a long history of economic and political instability. In the past, local insurers have been successful at navigating this challenging environment. However, recent civil unrest and a ballooning public debt have increased the level of economic uncertainty, which is negatively impacting the credit quality of Lebanon’s insurance market.

In a new Best’s Special Report, “Lebanese Insurance Market Faces Mounting Uncertainty”,"...

The LEGO Group announced a partnership with Nintendo that will change the way people interact with Super Mario in the physical world and engage in LEGO® experiences.

Both companies share a passion for innovation and play and their collaboration has led to a reimagination of the LEGO building experience, enabling an entirely new way to play inspired by the beloved video game icon, Super Mario.

Neither"...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for the investigation of empagliflozin to reduce the risk of kidney disease progression and cardiovascular death in adults with chronic kidney disease, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced. The designation was granted for the clinical investigation of empagliflozin in adults with chronic kidney disease. This Fast Track designation for empagliflozin underscores the urgent need for new treatment options for people"...

DOHA: Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in the Mena region honoured Senior Deputy Group President & CEO Ali Al Fadala for his significant contribution during his farewell ceremony organised at the QIC Headquarters in West Bay. Group President Khalifa Abdulla Turki Al Subaie, Group CEO Salem Al Mannai, and other senior officials of the Group attended the felicitation ceremony.

Ali Al Fadala joined Qatar Insurance Company in 1986 and"...

Digital advertising leader Exponential Interactive announced this week that it is rolling out its new, video-driven business division, VDX.tv, in all global markets. VDX.tv allows brands to serve tailormade video-driven experiences across screens, including connected TV (CTV) and Over the Top (OTT). This announcement is on the heels of a"...

The LIVEKINDLY co. is leading a movement to build a sustainable future, today, fueled by a $200-million founders’ funding round led by founders, entrepreneurs, and global leaders. Establishing a collective of heritage and start-up brands, the company is on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies.

Brands under the LIVEKINDLY co. portfolio offer consumers non-GMO, plant-based chicken alternatives and include:"...

SNOWPLUS has announced global investment results from 2019 through February 2020 amounting to approximately $125 million USD. The funding has come from investors in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East.

The company has confirmed funding from Hong Kong-based HK Rothsfortune Investment Management Limited among other investors as it further prepares for entry into global markets.

“We"...

CoinEx, a global and professional cryptocurrency exchange service provider, launched its Ambassador Program today, which creates a mutually beneficial collective to energize the community through inspiration, education and empowerment.

The CoinEx Ambassador Program is set up to acknowledge and support those active and committed leaders and influencers who will contribute to the CoinEx’s community. It features a generous exclusive reward system,"...