Dark secrets and family tension unfold in the trailer for The Sand Castle, ahead of its Netflix debut on January 24, 2025.
In the mystery thriller, The Sand Castle, Yasmine (Nadine Labaki) and her husband Nabil (Ziad Bakri) find themselves stranded on an idyllic island with their two children, Adam (Zain Al Rafeea) and Jana (Riman Al Rafeea).
Cut off from the outside world and unable to signal for help, their hopes for rescue dwindle with each passing day. Beneath the surface of their struggle lies a secret that Yasmine and Nabil fight to keep from Jana, their youngest. But as time passes, the cracks in their façade grow deeper.
As the family faces mounting tension and countless disappointments, the bonds holding them together are pushed to their breaking point.
Featuring a powerhouse cast led by Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea, and directed by Emmy-nominee Matty Brown, The Sand Castle is a gripping exploration of family, fear, and resilience in the face of the unimaginable.
The Sand Castle, is co-written by Jordanian Yasmina Kharaja and Egyptian-Qatari Hend Fakhroo and Produced by FGianluca Chakra’s Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Mario Jr. Haddad’s Empire Entertainment, in collaboration with Houston King’s HK Films and Mandy Ward’s Akward Productions.
Mark your calendars! The Sand Castle will be available exclusively on Netflix on January 24, 2025.

Sahm App, the first all-in-one online trading platform, proudly celebrates its first anniversary and the incredible milestone of acquiring one million users with the exciting “Celebrate Anniversary, 1 Million Cash Giveaway” campaign. This initiative expresses gratitude for investors’ trust and support by offering SAR 1 million in cash rewards, alongside free shares, cashback coupons, and more.

The campaign runs from December 26, 2024, to January 31, 2025. At the heart of this celebration is the SAR 1 million cash prize, which will be shared among users who grow the Sahm community by referring new users.

During the promotional period, all Sahm App users can compete for a share of the SAR 1 million cash prize by referring new users to the platform. The more successful referrals a user makes, the larger their share of the prize pool. For example, a user who successfully refers five new users meeting the campaign requirements will earn five shares of the reward. There’s no limit to the number of referrals, making this a fantastic opportunity to maximize earnings.

In addition to the cash prize, participants can enjoy other rewards, including free stocks, real-time market quotes, and cashback coupons. Full details on eligibility and participation can be found at: https://s.sahmcapital.com/4cLH .

Hadeel Bedeeri, General Manager of Sahm Capital, shared:

“Without the trust and support of our clients and partners, none of this would have been possible. The Sahm App was built to meet the needs of domestic investors and has grown because of their feedback and belief in our vision. Over the past year, we’ve made more than 20 major updates, each shaped by insights from our users.

At Sahm, we don’t just aim to build a trading app—we aim to empower our users with a platform they can be proud of. This campaign is our way of saying thank you to the community that has shaped Sahm into what it is today. If you find the app valuable, share it with others. And if you have ideas for improvement, we’re always eager to listen. Together, we’ll continue to grow.”

About Sahm App:

Developed by Sahm Capital, the Sahm App is a proprietary platform specifically designed for investors in Saudi Arabia. It enables users to trade seamlessly across both the Saudi and U.S. markets, all at their fingertips. With its user-friendly interface and a diverse range of investment options, the Sahm App has once quickly ranked among the top three apps in the Free Finance category on Google Play in the Kingdom.

About Sahm Capital:

Sahm Capital, registered in Riyadh, holds full regulatory licenses from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to provide Dealing, Advising, Custody, Arranging, and Managing Investments and Operating Funds Activities in the Securities Business services (license no. 22251-25). As the first fintech-driven financial company to achieve full CMA licensing, Sahm Capital has established itself as the fastest-growing member of the Saudi Exchange, leveraging proprietary technology and innovative financial solutions to deliver seamless, one-stop financial services. For more information, visit: www.sahmcapital.com

Disclaimer：

Please note that trading in financial markets involves high risks and may lead to financial losses that could exceed the invested capital. The information provided above is not in any way a recommendation or advice to sell or purchase any financial instruments, bonds, or other investments. We strongly recommend consulting a specialized financial advisor before making any investment decisions to ensure that these investments are suitable for your expertise, financial circumstances, and investment goals.

Sahm Capital does not bear any responsibility for any losses or damages that may occur as a result of making investment decisions based on this offering or the information provided.

Nokia and stc Group successfully conducted the MEA region’s first-ever 1Tbps long haul field trial using Nokia’s PSE-6s technology and stc Group’s digital expertise.

The trial demonstrated exceptional scalability to support the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications such as AI, cloud services, and next-generation digital innovations.

This achievement promises seamless connectivity and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with future-ready network infrastructure.

8 January 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia and stc Group have successfully concluded the first-ever 1Tbps (terabit-per-second) long haul field trial in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Leveraging stc Group’s live Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) terrestrial network, this innovative trial highlights the unique potential of Nokia’s sixth generation of super-coherent Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) technology in delivering high-capacity, efficient, and scalable connectivity for data centers.

With the ability to significantly increase the capacity of the digital network, stc Group and Nokia are enabling faster and more efficient data transmission over long distances. With this advanced optical infrastructure, stc Group is well-positioned to meet future market demands and continue its supply of rapid and reliable connectivity while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.

The field trial transported 6 x 100GE and 1 x 400GE high-speed services over 1Tbs single wavelength across 850km, demonstrating the trusted performance and seamless integration of Nokia’s Data Center Interconnect (DCI) DWDM solution into stc Group’s data center environments. Designed to seamlessly fit into the data center with advanced energy efficiency, the solution addresses the dynamic needs of AI/cloud services transport and will offer consumers across the kingdom improved network efficiency and performance.

Nokia and stc Group’s collaboration sets a new benchmark for data center interconnectivity across the MEA region, in line with the kingdom’s wider digital transformation journey. With ambitions to enhance Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure, expand 5G coverage, and promote cloud computing adoption among other Vision 2030 goals, this collaboration is laying the groundwork for future-ready network infrastructure.

Abdullateef Alsenan, Infrastructure Design GM at stc Group, said: “stc Group’s partnership with Nokia demonstrates our advancements in building a future-ready network. This milestone reflects our ability to securely support massive traffic volumes, addressing the demands of cloud services and AI applications, ultimately supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. These infrastructure advancements are positioning the kingdom as a global leader in digital innovation and sustainability.”

Carlo Corti, Head of Optical Networks for Middle East & Africa at Nokia, said: “By pushing the boundaries of optical technology, Nokia is committed to trusted performance and proud to partner with stc Group in achieving this record-breaking milestone. Our Data Center Interconnect solution provides scalable, energy-efficient, resilient, and secure infrastructure to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitious digital transformation journey.”