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Gulf News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
See the Winners of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest
The contest received over 59,000 entries from 3,778 photographers across 141 countries Last updated: 1/12 World Press Photo of the Year Finalist: Chinese migrants warm themselves under a cold rain after crossing the US-Mexico border in Campo, California. Photo by John Moore 2/12 World Press Photo of the Year Finalist: Droughts in the Amazon- A young man brings food to his mother, who lives in Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil. The village was once accessible by boat, but because of the drought, he must walk two kilometres along the dry riverbed of the Solimões River to reach her. Musuk Nolte 3/12 Long-Term Projects: Life and Death in a Country Without Constitutional Rights by Carlos Barrera, El Salvador, El Faro, NPR. Carlos Barrera 4/12 Singles: Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump by Jabin Botsford, United States, for The Washington Post. Members of the United States Secret Service help Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump off-stage moments after a bullet from an attempted assassin hit his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Jabin Botsford 5/12 Beyond the Trenches by Florian Bachmeier, Germany. Anhelina (6), who is traumatized and suffers panic attacks after having to flee her village, lies in bed in her new home, in Borshchivka, Ukraine. Florian Bachmeier 6/12 Bodybuilder Tamale Safalu trains in front of his home in Kampala, Uganda. Marijn Fidder, 7/12 A kolbar follows an arduous mountainpath. Kolbars' packs can weigh around 50 kg, and crossings take an average of eight to 12 hours. Kurdistan, Iran. Ebrahim Alipoor 8/12 A man sprays alcohol toward long-tailed macaques to keep them from stealing goods near Phra Prang Sam Yot temple, a monkey hotspot in Lopburi, Thailand. Chalinee Thirasupa 9/12 Residents carry their belongings as the river swells, in Ilagan City, Isabela, northern Philippines, following heavy rains from Typhoon Toraji. The typhoon knocked down trees, caused power outages, and blocked roads with debris, complicating relief efforts. Noel Celis 10/12 A Boeing 727-200 still surrounded by floodwaters weeks after the flood at Salgado Filho International Airport in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Anselmo Cunha 11/12 People glance anxiously upwards during an Israeli drone strike, as they take refuge away from buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh neighborhood, Lebanon. Jets and drones often fly at low altitudes, causing fear and distress. Murat Şengül 12/12 People vandalize a statue of former Bangladesh president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had resigned following weeks of unrest, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Suvra Kanti Das

Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The European Magazine Announces Award Winners 2025
The European Magazine has announced the recipients of their 2025 awards who have won titles up to this point in the year. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 / / -- The European is proud to announce the final full list of winners in The European Awards 2025, an annual celebration of achievement, innovation, and excellence across various industries. For over 15 years, The European has been recognising organisations and individuals who stand out and drive their industries forward. The European Awards are designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the very best in all major market sectors globally, rewarding not only large and dominant firms but also smaller participants, growth companies, and niche startups. The awards cover variety of sectors, such as Banking & Finance, Sustainability, ESG, Energy, Technology and Real Estate, and regional development in Europe, Latin America, Africa, MENA, Asia and Central Eastern Europe. See the list of winners on The European's website here: The vote is open for The European Awards 2025 The 2025 award winners who have won titles up to this point in the year are as follows: 2TradeAsia (Yapster e-Trade, Inc.) Grace Cerdenia – Best CEO in the Brokerage Industry Trailblazer in Online Stock Trading & Financial Empowerment Excellence in Online Stock Trading Services – Philippines Best Trading Experience – Philippines ACC Aviation Leading Innovative ACMI Provider Best Tailored Air Travel Provider Accell Group Most Innovative Leader in E-Bike Mobility Solutions Excellence in Bicycle/Cycling Parts, Clothing & Accessories Best ESG Responsible Bicycle Manufacturer – Europe Affin Bank Berhad Excellence in Customer Experience for Islamic Banking Best Malaysia's SME Banking Excellence Champions of Social Responsibility in Shariah-Compliant Banking Pioneers of Digital Banking Innovation in Islamic Finance Afore SURA Pension Fund Management Company of the Year AGF Excellence in SME Financing and Sustainable Development – Africa Pioneers in African SME Empowerment Aidify Leading Innovator in AI-Driven Customer Interaction for E-commerce Pioneering AI Agents for Seamless E-commerce Communication Asialink Finance Corporation Pioneering Excellence in Consumer Financing – Philippines Best Specialist Auto Finance Solutions – Philippines ATIDI Excellence in Export Credit Insurance & Risk Mitigation Pioneering Economic Resilience and Trade Facilitation in Africa Best Pan African Geo-Political Risk Consultancy Atlas Renewable Energy Renewable Energy and ESG Innovator – LATAM Carlos Barrera – Renewable CEO of the Year – LATAM Clean Energy Solutions Provider – LATAM Aurion Biotech Greg Kunst – Most Innovative CEO Biotech, Ophthalmology Biotech Investment One To Watch Avions de Transport Régional GIE Nathalie Tarnaud Laude – CEO of the Year, Regional Aviation Best Sustainable Development Strategy AXA IM Select Global Leader in Asset Management and Multi-Manager Solutions Baker Hughes Excellence in Energy Innovation & Sustainability Global Champions of Industrial & Energy Efficiency Top Innovator in Oilfield Services & Energy Technology Solutions Bancard Most Comprehensive Suite of Financial Products – Paraguay Excellence in E-Payment Solutions & Secure Digital Transactions Banchile Inversiones Investment Management Company of the Year – Chile Most Innovative Digital Investment Company of the Year – Chile Capital Markets Company of the Year – Chile Banco de Chile Innovative Digital Bank of the Year – Chile Bank of the Year – Chile Best Bank for Financial Inclusion – Chile Best Bank for Sustainably Futures – Chile Banking Innovators of the Year – Chile BANGE S.A. Best Bank in Equatorial Guinea Best Equatorial Guinea's SME Banking Excellence Leading International Trade Bank – Equatorial Guinea Excellence in Empowering Entrepreneurial Growth & Inclusion Bank of China Macau Best Bank in Macau Best Macau's SME Banking Excellence Best E-Banking & Mobile Banking Champion Banque Misr Mr. Hisham Okasha – Banking CEO of the Year – Egypt Dr. Fatma el Goully – Chief Marketing Officer of the Year – Egypt Best CSR Bank – MENA Best Marketing Campaign – MENA Best Treasury & Cash Management Services – MENA Best Banking Brand – MENA Liquidity Management Provider – MENA Foreign Exchange Banking Provider – MENA Best Corporate Governance Bank – MENA Audit & Risk for Development of Internal Audit Best Practice – MENA BBVA Mexico Retail Bank of the Year – Mexico Innovative Digital Bank of the Year – Mexico Bitkub Excellence in Cryptocurrency Trading Services Best Web3 Crypto Trading Platform 2025 Best Crypto Exchange Mobile App – Thailand Bluebulb Financials Limited Excellence in Cross-Border Payment Solutions for African Businesses Most Comprehensive Suite of Financial Products – Financial Inclusion – Nigeria Buddy Electric AS Pioneering Eco-Friendly Electric Mobility & Bike – Norway Sustainable Electric Vehicle and e-Bike Design & Innovation – Norway Cereneo International AG Best International Rehabilitation Solutions Provider CK Power Public Company Limited Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Clinique La Prairie Simone Gibertoni – CEO of the Year, Wellbeing – Switzerland Best Holistic Wellness Resort Clinic Les Alpes Best Luxury Rehab Solutions – Switzerland Codebase Technologies Excellence in Open APIs & Banking Solutions – MENA Transformative Digital Banking and Customer Experience Best Sharia Compliant Embedded FinTech Ecosystem – GCC Creditú David Munoz – Financial Services Visionary of the Year – LATAM Pioneering Fintech for Financial Inclusion – LATAM Trailblazing Mortgage Finance Innovator – LATAM Dr. Kohlhase GmbH Leading Excellence in Sustainable Wealth Management Outstanding Wealth Management Team – Germany Dr Mattress Leading Innovator in Mattress Manufacturing – Kenya Most Valuable Mattress Brand for Customer Satisfaction – East Africa Eccelsa Aviation Francesco Cossu – Best CEO in the Aviation Industry – Italy Elite Private Aviation Terminal Operator of Europe Outstanding FBO Branding Solutions Provider – Italy Eilakaisla Mr Antti Soro – Most Innovative CEO in the Staffing/Recruiting Industry Best HR Services & Recruitment Consultancy – Finland Engel & Völkers Los Cabos Vanessa Fukunaga – CEO of the Year, Luxury Real Estate – Baja California Sur Most Trusted Luxury Real Estate Advisory Envaco S.A. Most Innovative CEO in the Sustainable Packaging Industry – Paraguay Best Sustainable Packaging Technology & Most Innovative Packaging Team – Paraguay ESG Portfolio Management GmbH Germany's Outstanding ESG Investment Manager of the Year Evolene Indonesia Most Inspirational CEO in the Wellness and Fitness – Indonesia Best Health Transformation Leader in Fitness Supplement Brands EVUM Motors GmbH Leadership In Sustainable Transport Express Funded Excellence in Financial Trading Solutions Top Performer in Trading Capital Growth – Africa Excellence in Risk-Free Trading – Africa Fawry Ashraf Sabry – CEO of the Year in the Fintech Industry – Egypt Leader in Digital Transformation and Fintech Innovation Innovative Excellence in E-Payment Solutions – Egypt Impactful Innovation in Fintech and Business Expansion Fer D Philippines Groundbreaking Leader in Holistic Wellness and Supplements Excellence in Vitamins and Supplements Distribution GIG Pioneering Excellence in Private Insurance – Kuwait Trailblazing Customer-Centric Innovator in MENA Insurance Leading Corporate Responsibility in Insurance – GCC Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Housing & Development Bank (HDB) Banking Innovators of the Year – Egypt Mobile Banking App – Egypt Retail Banking Provider – Egypt Fastest Growing Bank – Egypt The Peoples Bank of the Year – Egypt Jusan Bank Leading Private Bank for Sustainable Ecosystem Best Kazakhstan's SME Banking Excellence Best Bank in Financial Education and Inclusion – Kazakhstan Kasha Champion of Health Equity and Accessibility – Africa Leaders in Last Mile Healthcare Solution – Africa Trailblazers in Health and Household Goods Delivery – Africa KEMS Zajil Telecom Pioneers of Digital Transformation & Connectivity Excellence Leading the ICT & Digital Revolution in Telecom – Middle East Top Innovators in Cloud-Managed Services & Cyber Security – GCC Kontora Excellence in German Wealth Management Leading Innovators in Family Office Services – Germany Komerční banka Jan Juchelka – CEO of the Year, Banking Industry – Czech Republic Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Best ESG Development Strategy Krungthai Bank PCL Mr Payong Srivanich – CEO of the Year in the Banking Industry Best Thai Bank for Treasury & Cash Management Leaders in Ethical Business & Environmental Stewardship Thailand's SME Banking Excellence Top Digital Banking Product – Innovation Leader – Thailand The Kusnacht Practice Eduardo Greghi – CEO of the Year, Sustainable Wellbeing Best Medical Solutions Team for UHNWIs Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Best Islamic Banking Group LiteFinance Excellence in Global Financial Trading Solutions Best User Experience in Online Trading Platforms Premier Trading Environment for New Traders in Africa Best ECN Broker for Global Markets MauBank Best Mauritius's SME Banking Excellence Best e-Banking & Mobile Banking Champion – Mauritius Best Bank in Financial Education and Inclusion – Mauritius MoKo Home + Living Excellence in Affordable Home Living Solutions & Retail Furniture – Kenya Best Responsible Manufacturer in Furniture & Design – East Africa mPharma Pioneers of Accessible Healthcare in Africa Excellence in Medical Supply Chain & Hospital Distribution NBC Best Corporate Governance Bank – Tanzania Tanzania's Leading Bank for Business & SME Partnerships Best e-Banking & Mobile Banking Champion – Tanzania Tanzania's Excellence in Forex Solutions and Customer Service NBK Best Bank in Kuwait Kuwait's Most Trusted SME Bank Outstanding International Mortgage Solutions Provider Best Bank for Treasury & Cash Management in Kuwait NJMPF Best Managed Retirement Funds Pension Fund of Year Fund Innovators of Year Oberwaid AG Doris Straus – CEO of the Year, Medical Hospitality – Switzerland Old Mutual Investment Group Leading Sustainable African Investment Manager Best Shariah-Compliant Investment Portfolio Excellence in Global & Local Investment Solutions OQ S.A.O.C Ashraf Al Mamari – CEO of the Year, Energy Best Sustainable Development Strategy Best Global Integrated Energy Group Best Energy Investment Company Palma Companhia de Seguros, SA Mozambique's Premier Car Insurance Brand General Insurance Champion of the Year – Mozambique PedidosYa Esteban Gutiérrez – CEO of the Year in the Food Delivery Industry – LATAM Leading Innovators in Digital Delivery Solutions – LATAM Champions of Convenience & Efficiency in Quick Commerce Trailblazers in Transforming Technology into Unforgettable User Experiences People's Bank Clive Fonseka – Banking CEO of the Year – Sri Lanka Bank of the Year Sri Lanka Best Digital Banking Solution Provider – Sri Lanka ESG Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka Best Mobile Banking APP – Sri Lanka Best financial Inclusion Programme – Sri Lanka Psalms Food Industries Dr. Dennis Ngabirano – Best CEO in the FMCG Industry – Uganda Uganda's Top Consumer Snacks Brand Most Sustainable Food Packaging Manufacturing – Uganda PUENTE Best Investment Banking Company – Argentina Wealth Management and Capital Markets Company of the Year – Argentina Best Investment Banking Company – Uruguay Wealth Management and Capital Markets Company of the Year – Paraguay Reportage Properties UAE's Real Estate Excellence: Most Trusted Developer Excellence in Innovative & Affordable Housing Solutions Most Diversified International Construction Project Solutions Riby by BLA Champion of Financial Inclusion for Cooperative and Trade Groups – Nigeria Outstanding Digital Platform Provider for Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises SDP Project Management Best Value Creation African Project Developer Best Sustainable Engineering & Design Partner – Benin Best Infrastructure Project Management Team – Africa SE & Co. Miss Susan Emmanuel – Most Innovative CEO in the Staffing/Recruiting Industry – Tanzania Best HR Services & Recruitment Consultancy – Tanzania SeABank Excellence in Sustainable Corporate Governance – Vietnam Leading Edge in Risk Management – Bank of the Year Best e-Banking & Mobile Banking Champion – Vietnam Sharjah Sustainable City Property Innovators for Net Zero Energy Cities (Sharjah) – MENA Innovators In Urban Sustainable Cities of the Future – MENA Mr Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa – CEO of the Year for Sustainable City of the Future (Sharjah) Soft2Bet Pioneering Visionary in the iGaming Industry Outstanding Customer Support in iGaming Innovation Leader in Responsible Gaming and Sustainability Stanbic Bank Uganda Best Bank in Uganda Best of Uganda's SME Banking Excellence Bank for Treasury & Cash Management in Uganda Sustainable Leadership in MSME & Entrepreneurial Growth Best e-Banking & Mobile Banking Champion 'FlexiPay' – Uganda Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Talabat Holding PLC Mr. Tomaso Rodriguez – CEO of the Year, Technology – MENA Best Corporate Governance Tarmeez Capital Pioneering Technology Platform in Islamic Bond & Finance – Saudi Arabia Innovative Leader in Sharia-Compliant Financing Solutions – Saudi Arabia Toledo Capital Best Boutique Wealth Management – Family Office Switzerland Excellence in Wealth Management & Tailor-Made Financial Solutions UBX Pioneering Excellence in Open Finance and Digital Transformation – Philippines The United Bank Best Sustainable Corporate Governance Mostafa Al-Daly – CFO of the Year United Bankers Plc Innovators In Wealth Management – Nordic Real Asset Investment Innovators – Nordic UZCARD Mr Olimjon Asrarovich Zakirov – CEO of the Year in the Fintech Industry – Uzbekistan Most Innovative Leader in Electronic Payment Integration – Uzbekistan Pioneering in Cashless – Secure Digital Payments (Tez QR) – Uzbekistan ValueNature / CreditNature Best ESG Strategy Development Partner – South Africa Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Conservation – Southern Africa Vista Land & Landscapes, Inc. Brian Edang – CFO of the Year in the Real Estate Industry – Philippines Champion of Integrated Property & Urban Development Leading Sustainable Property Developer – Philippines Most Comprehensive Real Estate Brand – Philippines World's Top Most Innovative CEO in the FMCG Industry – Saudi Arabia Most Sustainable Food Packaging Manufacturing – Saudi Arabia Excellence in Integrated Food Solutions & Storage Services Xpress Payment Solutions Ltd Dr. Markie Idowu – CEO of the Year in the Payments Industry – Nigeria Best Embedded Finance and Most Trusted African Payment Gateway Most Comprehensive Payment and Secure Digital Transactions – Nigeria Jonathan Edwards CP Media Global Limited email us here Visit us on social media: X YouTube Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. 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