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Significant transformations in GCC’s healthcare landscape boost investor confidence, driving momentum across the value chain: JLL

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Robust investor confidence and dynamic market activity are driving a profound transformation within the GCC’s healthcare sector as investment volumes reach nearly 400 transactions from 2021 to April 2025, according to JLL’s new whitepaper, ‘Navigating the GCC healthcare investment landscape:

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Al Ansari Exchange: Indian Rupee Depreciation Boosts Remittance Activity by 15%

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Al Ansari Exchange, a leading provider of remittance and foreign exchange services in the United Arab Emirates, announced that the Indian Rupee has witnessed a noticeable decline against the UAE Dirham over the past few days, dropping by approximately 0.5%. The exchange rate reached around INR 24.03 per AED, compared to stronger levels in the […]

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Sharjah Digital Department Launches ‘Data & AI Competency Development Programme’ to Strengthen Government Capabilities

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), in collaboration with PwC Academy Middle East, has launched the Data & AI Competency Development Programme, targeting government employees across the emirate. The initiative is part of SDD’s continuous efforts to strengthen capabilities, enhance government competencies, and advance data management systems in line with global best

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Lusail City to Host the 2025 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final Organised By Visit Qatar and Professional Triathletes Organisation

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Visit Qatar, together with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), World Triathlon and Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation, has unveiled that Lusail City will host the 2025 Qatar T100 World Championship Final, scheduled for 10–13 December 2025. Lusail will set the stage for the championships, featuring a 2km swim in the Arabian Gulf, an 80km cycle […]

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Union Coop: Back-to-School Campaigns Drive Market Growth and Promote Local Products

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Union Coop announced that the back-to-school season has significantly boosted retail activity across the UAE, with ‘August’ witnessing peak demand at shopping centers and outlets as families prepared for the new academic year. The cooperative launched three major campaigns covering stationery, electronics, school bags, office supplies, food and consumer products, offering

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Al Ghurair signs exclusive distribution agreement with Chery’s Rely brand to launch in the UAE

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Al Ghurair Mobility has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Chery Group to introduce RELY, a new global pickup brand, to the United Arab Emirates. This agreement marks a significant milestone as the UAE becomes the first market worldwide to launch RELY. Known for its focus on advanced engineering, reliability, and cost efficiency, RELY will deliver a

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MATCHA 16 TO OPEN AT MILEO THE PALM – A NEW HOME FOR HEALTHY EATING & JAPANESE MATCHA RITUALS IN DUBAI

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Matcha 16, the modern café concept rooted in Japanese tradition and contemporary elegance, is set to open its doors at Mileo The Palm on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, bringing a refreshing new destination for matcha lovers and wellness enthusiasts alike. Born from a passion for authentic Japanese matcha and elevated café culture, Matcha 16 seamlessly blends […]

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LG UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY XD2 DISHWASHER – SET TO SPARKLE, SANITIZE, AND RECLAIM YOUR TIME

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the highly anticipated launch of its advanced XD2 Dishwasher – engineered with cutting-edge technology and a sleek black finish – in the Gulf. Built to boost kitchen hygiene and efficiency, the LG XD2 is here to offer consumers a smarter, faster, and more convenient way to achieve sparkling clean dishes. […]

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Klay Group Appoints Ahmad Chaudry as the Global Head of Structured Investments & Derivatives

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Klay Group, a boutique financial services firm providing Wealth Management, Multi-Family Office, Asset Management and Corporate Advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions, today announced the appointment of Ahmad Chaudry as the firm’s first Global Head of Structured Investments and Derivatives. This newly created role underscores Klay’s commitment

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Saudi Wood Expo opens today in Riyadh with over 200 local and international exhibitors showcasing woodworking innovations

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

The second edition of Saudi Wood Expo opens doors today at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), running until 3 September. Over the next three days, the event is set to welcome over 10,000 visitors, promoting business networking, collaboration and partnerships. Showcasing the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding wood and woodworking sector, the

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Starkey MEA urges early hearing checks to change lives in MENA

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Starkey MEA today called for routine hearing checks across the Middle East and North Africa as new and recent data underscore the scale of hearing loss in the region. According to WHO this region is home to about 78 million people with hearing loss, including over 2 million children aged 0–15 with disabling conditions requiring […]

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StuDIYo Lab and BCKIC Foundation India sign MOU to drive skill-based learning in India

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

StuDIYo Lab, a Dubai-based design technology and woodworking hub for children, has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), a flagship initiative of the Office Of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The partnership aims to foster innovation-driven, inclusive, and

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Premium EV Experiences Elevated: Sheikh Zayed Road Welcomes NIO Hub Dubai, Another Step in NIO’s Global Expansion

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, has officially opened its first NIO Hub in the UAE, located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Differing from existing NIO House or Space concepts, NIO Hub brings together every essential user touchpoint under one roof: from product showcases and test drives to new car delivery, aftersales […]

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Daman Expands Coverage to the Northern Emirates with ‘Amanak Chrome’

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

The National Insurance Company – Daman, a subsidiary of PureHealth Group, the largest hospital and health insurance group in the Middle East, has announced the expansion of its insurance coverage to the Northern Emirates through the development of its “Amanak Chrome” Heath Insurance Plan. The Plan is designed to meet the healthcare insurance needs of […]

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai signs Agreement with Behaviour Enrichment to advance Psychology Education and Support Children of Determination in Dubai

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Behaviour Enrichment (BE), a leading provider of specialized therapy and educational services for children with diverse developmental needs, to introduce comprehensive industry integrated learning experiences for psychology students. This partnership will see MAHE

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Three Days of Wellness at Wellbeings Holistic Healing, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

This World Wellness Weekend, recharge by the sea at Wellbeings Holistic Healing, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa. From 19–21 September, experience three days of yoga, meditation, sound healing, art, and spa rituals – sunrise to sunset, body and mind restored. Weekend Highlights All Weekend: Complimentary Spa & Oxygen therapyUnwind with complimentary spa access

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BCP Expands Dubai Footprint with Licence Upgrade and Broader Advisory Capabilities

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

BCP (Banque de Commerce et de Placements), the Swiss Bank headquartered in Geneva, announces today a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy: the transformation of its Dubai Representative Office into a fully operational Branch, following the successful acquisition of a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai

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Lahint Accelerates AI-Powered GovTech Automation Program to 2026, Secures National Accreditations and Global Standards

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Lahint Business Services, a Saudi GovTech leader specializing in AI-driven government automation, today announced a series of strategic milestones that strengthen its role as a key enabler of the Kingdom’s digital transformation. Recent Achievements Accelerated Roadmap Building on these achievements, Lahint has advanced its GovTech automation program timeline, moving

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India needs to disrupt industries with innovation to become a developed nation by 2047, former Indian Minister tells ICAI Dubai to adopt AI to transform accounting sector

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Indian professionals need to accelerate the pace of technology adoption and disrupt the traditional business models in order to become a much stronger global economic power and achieve self-reliance in all fields – especially in accounting, taxation and governance, a senior Indian official told members of the Dubai Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants […]

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Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends 2025 report reveals AI adoption surge, social commerce boom, and changing digital behaviors in the UAE and KSA

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends 2025 report reveals AI adoption surge, social commerce boom, and changing digital behaviors in the UAE and KSA   As Gen AI becomes mainstream and smartphone dominance continues, consumers in the UAE and KSA are embracing AI-powered tools, social commerce, and connected devices A quarter of AI users also cite privacy […]