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‘More from Emirates NBD’ records 3x increase in downloads and sign-ins in under 2 years

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has achieved notable milestones in various performance indicators for its mobile app, ‘More from Emirates NBD’. These enhancements have not only bolstered the app’s revenue, user traffic and

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Optimizing payment strategies during the peak shopping season

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

From White Friday to Cyber Monday, shopping festivals to new year festivities, the coming period accounts for a huge portion of the region’s annual retail transactions. Especially in the digital domain, as merchant processing volumes in the region continue to spike year on year, jumping by nearly 60% in November 2022 compared to the year […]

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Huawei unveils joint fellowship with ITU, makes strides in digital inclusion

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Huawei announced it has already brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made as part of Huawei’s first progress report since it joined the Coalition last year. Dr. Liang Hua, Chairman

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WIN TICKETS TO THE 2024 F1 SEASON FINALE IN ABU DHABI

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

With this year’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in full swing, Ethara has revealed the brand-new ‘Race for the Planet’ interactive game, now live on the new Abu Dhabi GP app. The game offers a chance to win exclusive prizes, including tickets to the 2024 F1 finale in Abu Dhabi. The […]

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Genesis Announced as Official Automotive Sponsor of AlUla Moments

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Genesis Middle East & Africa was announced as the Official Automotive Sponsor of AlUla Moments, the calendar of exciting events taking place at the ancient historical oasis of AlUla located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The one-year sponsorship is in partnership with the official distributors for Genesis in KSA. Visitors can […]

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“Alfa Romeo nei nostri cuori”

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

The partnership between Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport in Formula 1 comes to an end at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In 2018 after more than 30 years of absence, Alfa Romeo returned with impetus to the highest levels of motorsport, as part of a strategic, commercial and technological partnership. Six years of fruitful and […]

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MENA’s Largest Hackathon in the UAE: Three Winners with Web3-Improving Inventions

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Bybit, the world’s third-largest crypto exchange by volume, partnered with DMCC Crypto Centre to successfully wrap up a groundbreaking hackathon, empowering Web3 innovation in Dubai. The collaborative effort between Bybit and DMCC, announced in June to foster the mass adoption of Crypto and Web3 in Dubai, culminated in the largest hackathon in the MENA region. […]

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Panasonic Highlights Innovation and R&D Fundamental

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Panasonic Electric Works Middle East & Africa (PEWMEA), a division of Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF), has restated its commitment to strengthen its emphasis on research and development (R&D), focusing on new technological innovations to continuously improve its electrical wiring devices range and thus maintain market leadership.  In

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Soom Lite Launches Corporate Wellness Talks Promoting Health and Diabetes Prevention

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Soom Lite, the UAE’s first vegan GLP1 fruit drink and winner of an international award, is taking a proactive step towards preventive healthcare by introducing a series of corporate wellness talks for companies keen to promote a healthy lifestyle for employees as diabetes awareness takes centre stage this month. These talks are offered free by […]

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Championing Fitness Excellence in the Middle East: The Fit Guide Launches in Dubai

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

The Fit Guide (TFG), the international rating system revolutionizing the fitness industry, has launched in Dubai after successful launches in New York, London, Singapore and Sydney. Serving as a global standard of excellence that recognizes the world’s leading fitness studios and experiences, TFG marked its arrival in the Middle East with its final city launch […]

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Getaway to Bliss: Celebrate UAE National Day in Tropical Luxury with Hilton Seychelles

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Hilton Seychelles invites everyone to embark on an extraordinary journey this UAE National Day holiday. Take a break from the ordinary and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Emirates at one of the most enchanting destinations globally. This year, make the UAE National Day celebration an unforgettable escape with Hilton Seychelles. Join the festivities […]

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Stellantis Inaugurates its First Circular Economy Hub

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Stellantis N.V. today celebrated the official opening of its SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub (CE Hub) at the Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy. The Company has a comprehensive plan to foster its Circular Economy ambitions with a 360-degree approach based on the 4R strategy: Reman, Repair, Reuse, and Recycle. The primary objectives of the state-of-the-art Circular […]

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Breaking Stereotypes: How Pilates can Redefine Health and Wellness for Men

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

If I had a dirham for each time I heard “Pilates is for women”, I’d be a very rich gal! Let’s start at the beginning… it was a man who invented Pilates! His name was Joseph Pilates and I urge you to google him to see and believe that he was as manly as they came back then. Joe  […]

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LEGA SERIE A CEMENTS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DUBAI GLOBE SOCCER AWARDS

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Lega Serie A, Italy’s premier professional football league, announced its first ever  partnership with Globe Soccer, the Dubai-based football organisation, in advance of the upcoming Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. The Awards, held in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council, are one of the largest worldwide celebrations of those who have made their mark in the

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Uber commits to 25% of kilometres travelled on its platform in Dubai to be emission-free by 2026

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

Today, Uber reiterated its commitment to the region and a greener future, by announcing a pledge to make 25% of kilometers traveled on its platform in Dubai emission-free by 2026. This ambitious goal highlights the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable mobility in the UAE and across the region and aligns with its overall global vision […]

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UNTOLD Dubai Set to Elevate the Dubai Run Experience

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

UNTOLD Dubai, the city’s first mega festival set to take place at EXPO CITY DUBAI from February 15th to 18th, is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, transforming the run into an unparalleled music-filled extravaganza. As hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic participants take to the streets for […]

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H.E. MARIAM ALMHEIRI LEADS DISCUSSIONS WITH FOOD EXPERTS

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

The latest high-level national Majlis session being held in the lead up to COP28 took place today in Fujairah, organised by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE). The participants discussed the importance of transforming food systems and agriculture in the UAE, highlighting existing solutions, and identifying challenges and new pathways for

Finance

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 closes with a record 66,000 participants

PR News Desk 24/11/2023

By Daniel Ngiam Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 (SFF 2023) registered a record 66,000 participants, up from 62,000 attendees in 2022, while convening leaders and experts worldwide in finance, technology and public policy. The eighth edition of the event, held at Singapore Expo from November 14-17, 2023, was organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore’s […]

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Dual trade show Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East wraps up another successful edition  

PR News Desk 23/11/2023

Paperworld Middle East, the largest international show for paper, stationery, arts and crafts, office supplies and school products concluded its 12th edition today. Held in conjunction with its co-located event Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, the exhibition grew 50% from last year and welcomed visitors from over 100 countries. Commenting on the 2023 edition Syed […]

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Arabian Automobiles Showcases Nissan URVAN Refrigeration at Gulfood Manufacturing 2023

PR News Desk 23/11/2023

Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, exhibited its lifestyle commercial Nissan URVAN Refrigeration at the recent Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 event. The model garnered widespread attention from visitors, industry leaders, and businesses for its innovative design