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Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Middle East's first swimwear, resortwear, activewear and loungewear B2B retail event in Dubai
This autumn, over 70 of the world's leading brands and retailers in swimwear, resortwear, activewear, and loungewear will gather in Dubai for the debut edition of SAND, a first-of-its-kind B2B retail event in the Middle East dedicated to fashion designed for sun and leisure. Taking place from October 11–13 at The Agenda, Dubai Media City, SAND offers a three-day platform designed to foster connections, unlock expansion opportunities, and spotlight the region's rapidly growing appetite for stylish, wellness-led living. Including panel talks, special guests and other immersive happenings across the showcase SAND is set to become the region's definitive destination for premium resort fashion, offering buyers from across the Middle East and Asia the chance to explore curated collections from both established and emerging global brands, many of whom will be showing in the region for the first time. For participating brands, SAND offers unique access to some of the most influential retailers, boutiques, resorts, and e-commerce players. Co-founded by fashion and marketing experts Karim Hatab and Iyad Grahne, who bring two decades of combined experience in the Middle East across business and global fashion industries, SAND was born from a clear market need and a deep network of relationships. Leveraging international reach and regional insight, the duo have worked closely with key partners to shape an engaging, business-forward event. 'We're excited to launch SAND, the first event of its kind in the region,' says co-founder Karim Hatab. 'SAND is more than a trade show, it's a platform for international brands to connect with the Middle East's dynamic, luxury retail ecosystem, and for local labels to expand their global footprint. It's about real connections, collaborations, and long-term growth. Our aim is for SAND to become an annual event – an essential fixture on the global calendar.' 'Dubai is a natural home for SAND,' adds Iyad Grahne. 'It's a world-class fashion capital, a gateway to the region, and a year-round beach and wellness destination. With fashion in the Middle East gaining global attention, the timing for this kind of event couldn't be better.' Participating brands include: Oceanus, Miss June Paris, My Beachy Side, La Revêche, Positano Couture, Isabel Beachwear, Nadia Dafri, Allis, Acqua de Lux, HartiSWIM with further names to be announced shortly. Buyers and industry leaders from major retail groups, high-end boutiques, top hotels and resorts, and leading e-commerce platforms are expected to attend.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) Surged on Wednesday
We recently published an article titled . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:SAND) stands against the other stocks that soared on Wednesday. The stock market finished Wednesday's trading on a lackluster note, with the three major indices finishing mixed, as investors digested news of the US economy's contraction in the first quarter of the year that triggered fears of a possible recession. Among all major indices, only the Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended in the green, up 0.35 percent and 0.15 percent, respectively. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dipped by 0.09 percent. Ten firms, on the other hand, managed to record strong gains, thanks to impressive earnings performance and optimistic outlooks for the rest of the year. We have named 10 of the top-performing stocks on Wednesday and detailed the reasons behind their gains. To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2-billion market capitalization and $5-million trading volume. A panoramic view of a gold mine, highlighting the company's global mining operations. Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:SAND) saw its share prices rise by 3.69 percent on Wednesday to close at $8.70 apiece as investors snapped up shares on optimism that it would report an impressive earnings performance for the past quarter. In its market note, Zacks Research said that it expects Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:SAND) to be one of the three firms to beat analyst estimates to reflect the higher gold prices in the period. The two others were Kinross Gold Corp. and IAMGOLD Corp. 'Higher prices are expected to have supported the performance of gold miners in the first quarter,' Zacks Research said. According to Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:SAND), it is scheduled to release the official net earnings figures for the first quarter on May 6, 2025. During the past three months, the company said it sold approximately 18,500 attributable gold equivalent ounces and realized record preliminary revenues of $50.1 million. Overall SAND ranks 10th on our list of the stocks that soared on Wednesday. While we acknowledge the potential of SAND as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SAND but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
Jordan News
29-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Conditions and Mechanism for Obtaining Old-Age Pension - Jordan News
The Public Social Security Corporation clarified in a statement issued by its media center that the conditions for obtaining the old-age pension are as follows: اضافة اعلان The male insured must have completed the age of 60, and the female insured must have completed the age of 55. The insured must have a minimum subscription period of 180 contributions, which equals 15 years, with at least 84 actual contributions (equivalent to 7 years). "Actual contributions" refers to mandatory contributions through a workplace, voluntary contributions, or periods for which unemployment benefits were paid. The Corporation explained that an insured person who meets the eligibility criteria for the old-age pension can stop their subscription and apply for the pension by logging into their personal account on the Corporation's website, mobile app, or the government app "SAND" (Sustainable National Digital). From the retirees' services, they can select the "Request Old-Age Pension" service, fill in the required information, and submit the application. The Corporation also emphasized the importance of the insured person providing their bank account number (IBAN) through the channels provided by the bank where they wish to have their pension transferred.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) Went Up Last Week?
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:SAND) stands against other stocks that outperformed broader market last week. Wall Street's main indices traded lower week-on-week as investor sentiment continued to be dragged by the ongoing trade tensions globally. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was down by 2.59 percent versus its level on March 21. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 declined by 1.5 percent and the Dow Jones dropped by 0.956 percent. Ten individual stocks, on the other hand, managed to stay stronger, three of which were particularly notable as funds flocking to gold assets spilled over into their stocks. In this article, we listed last week's 10 top performers and detailed the reasons behind their gains. To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2-billion market capitalization and $5 million trading volume. A panoramic view of a gold mine, highlighting the company's global mining operations. Shares of Sandstorm jumped to a new all-time high on Friday before a slight pullback occurred toward the end of the trading session to finish the week up by 11.5 percent at $7.57 versus the $6.79 on March 21. As a company providing upfront financing to mining firms in exchange for royalties, funds flocking to precious metals, particularly gold, piqued investor interest in SAND. At its current valuation, analysts believe that the company can now be considered overvalued. In contrast, SAND resumed a buyback program of up to 20 million common shares on the Canadian stock exchange as it sees its shares undervalued. The total figure represents 7 percent of the firm's issued and outstanding common shares. Also last week, SAND announced a dividend payout of C$0.02 per common share to shareholders of record as of April 14, 2025, to be paid on April 25, 2025. Overall, SAND ranks 6th on our list of stocks that outperformed broader market last week. While we acknowledge the potential of SAND as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as SAND but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Jordan News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
"Tax Authority" Allows Invoice Validation Through "SAND" App - Jordan News
The Director General of the Income and Sales Tax Department, Dr. Hussam Abu Ali, confirmed that linking the National Electronic Invoicing System with the government "SAND" app aims to enable companies and establishments to ensure that their purchases of local goods and services are made through suppliers who comply with the system. It also assists those in charge of procurement in financial departments in verifying compliance. اضافة اعلان He stated that anyone who receives an invoice for purchasing goods or services can verify its validity using the "SAND" app by checking for a QR code on the invoice. Then, they can select the "Verify Digital Documents" option within the app and scan the code. The app will immediately display whether the invoice is valid or not. He pointed out that the department has listed the names of suppliers who comply with the National Invoicing System on its website, allowing companies and individuals to confirm that the suppliers they deal with are part of the system. He clarified that the department took this action to enable companies, establishments, and individuals to comply with the provisions of the amended system for expenses, allocations, depreciation, and exemptions, under which Article (3) of the original system was amended to approve the electronic invoice issued by the National Electronic Invoicing Program or its linked program, according to the invoicing regulation system, which applies to local purchases of goods and services. It is important to note that these provisions will take effect starting from April 1st. He also mentioned that companies, establishments, and individuals can now engage with those who comply with the National Electronic Invoicing System through the following link:
