From Kuala Lumpur's Heart to Gaza's Hope: Noor Sparks Lasting Change

Malaysian Solidarity Ignites for Gaza's Orphans

In bustling Kuala Lumpur, **Taawon (The Welfare Association)** teams up with the Palestinian Museum to launch a powerful fundraising drive for the Noor Program. They support orphaned children in Gaza through this vital initiative. 

Transitioning smoothly from inspiration to action, the event thrived under the patronage of H.E. Zulkifli Bin Hassan. Malaysian partners like MAHAR, led by Nurul Izzah Binti Anwar and Jismi Johari, jumped in enthusiastically.

Cultural Bridges Bloom Amid Crisis

Taawon highlights the urgent humanitarian needs while building deeper Palestinian-Malaysian ties. Dr. Nabil Qaddumi and Dr. Tareq Emtairah share how the genocide war since October 2023 orphaned 64,000 children. Taawon cares for 20,000 of them with long-term aid until age 18. 

Meanwhile, Amer Shomali sparks exciting talks for a virtual Palestinian museum in Kuala Lumpur. These partnerships blend humanitarian support with cultural cooperation to preserve Palestinian heritage. 

Dubai's Finance Heroes Toast to Triumph!

In the heart of **DUBAI, UAE**, CFA Society Emirates threw an unforgettable bash on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR. They welcomed 205 fresh CFA Charterholders and smashed past the 1,500-member milestone—the biggest active crew in the entire MENA region. Families cheered, big shots networked, and everyone celebrated serious hustle.

Why This Milestone Rocks the Region

These new charterholders crushed three tough exams, stacked real-world experience, and lived by strict ethics. President William Tohmé nailed it: their resilience and integrity now power the UAE's booming investment scene. 

Moreover, with talent from over 60 nationalities, the Society fuels Abu Dhabi's and Dubai's rise as global finance hubs. The guest of honour, H.E. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, highlighted how this growth aligns perfectly with national ambitions. What a night of pure inspiration!

Big Steel Giants and Libya's Gas Glow-Up!

Saipem just pulled off an epic offshore win. They successfully completed the lifting operations of the massive gas recovery module for the Bouri Gas Utilization Project using their powerhouse Saipem 7000 vessel. 

Fabricated by Rosetti Marino, this 5,200-tonne beast traveled from Italy to the Libyan coast and now sits proudly on the DP4 platform.

Next Steps and Green Wins

Following the lift, teams hustle with integration, hook-up, and commissioning. They also handle pre-commissioning on 28 km of subsea pipelines. 

Moreover, this project slashes flaring and cuts 1.5 million tons of CO2 emissions yearly while boosting production. Saipem rocks complex ops with top safety and smart engineering!