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Over 24,000 People Enroll for RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

The 5th edition of the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 (RBWLC25), a flagship health initiative by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health & Prevention Ras Al Khaimah, has received an overwhelming response from the community. A record-breaking 24,189 participants have

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Aldar launches customer experience academy inspired by traditional Emirati hospitality

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Aldar has launched an in-house customer experience academy and have agreed a partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to establish and curate its courses. The Aldar CX Academy (“The Academy”) is part of the company’s strategy to enhance customer experience and instill a hospitality mindset across the organization. The Abu Dhabi Hospitality […]

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Bitcoin Drops to 3.5-Month Low – Century Financial

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $80,000 on Friday, hitting its lowest level in 3.5 months amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans, crypto regulations, and weak investor sentiment following a $1.5 billion hack in Ethereum. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 5.7% at $79,792, having touched an intraday low of $78,523, its weakest

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Oil prices jump as Trump announces tariffs on top crude suppliers, while gold falls due to a stronger dollar – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Commodities: Equities: Macro: FX: Fixed income: 

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Daman Implements Official Working Hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

The National Health Insurance Company- Daman, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced their official working hours for its branches during the holy month of Ramadan. The new working hours include the implementation of a new system divided into morning and evening working periods. Daman will adopt a […]

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BRICS Factor: Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Sees 30% Growth

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

As Dubai continues to solidify its position as a global investment hub, the BRICS Factor—the expanding economic collaboration among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has become a key driver of foreign capital inflows. According to the Elite Merit Real Estate analytics, Chinese and Russian investors, in particular, are poised to dominate Dubai’s luxury property

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Indonesian Business Council

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Indonesian Business Council. The launch of the new council is aimed at enhancing trade and investment relations, fostering new business opportunities, and expanding collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and Indonesia. The

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ADEK Introduces Service Learning Fridays in Line with UAE’s Year of Community

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

For students across Abu Dhabi, Fridays are about to become the most meaningful day of the week. In alignment with the UAE’s Year of Community and in celebration of Emirati Education Day, theAbu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is launching Service Learning Fridays, an initiative that redefines how students connect with the world […]

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World’s First Baby Boy Born Free of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

In a groundbreaking achievement in reproductive medicine, Dubai’s Orchid Fertility Clinic has successfully helped a couple conceive a healthy baby boy, overcoming the genetic challenges of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS), a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic condition which causes birth defects and increases the risk of childhood cancers. This pioneering case

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ERRA Strengthens International Partnerships to Protect Creators Rights

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

In a strategic move reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding creators’ rights and fostering global partnerships in reprographic rights protection, the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) has signed two new agreements with the Indian Reprographic Rights Organisation and the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society. This collaboration follows

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UAE Commodities Outlook 2025

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

With President Trump winning the US elections and geopolitical tensions subsiding by the end of 2024, global financial and commodities markets are set for a new chapter. In the UAE, projections show an upward trajectory for gold and silver prices, while diversification efforts seem to be loosening the grip of oil revenues on the national […]

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Noon Polo Team Triumphs at Emaar Polo Cup 2025

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

The prestigious Emaar Polo Cup 2025, held at the renowned Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, concluded with a thrilling victory for the Noon Polo Team against Bin Drai Polo team. The much-anticipated event, sponsored by Emaar and renowned for its competitive spirit and high level of play, saw the Noon Polo Team emerge as champions, […]

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Drive into Ramadan and Experience the Spirit of Giving with Unbeatable Volvo Deals

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

This Ramadan, Al-Futtaim Trading Enterprises is making it more accessible and rewarding than ever to own a Volvo and experience the elegance of Scandinavian design, comfort, safety, and cutting-edge technology. There has never been a better time to join the Volvo family with incredible savings and limited time offers in the Holy Month’s spirit of […]

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Leading Ajman Developer GJ Properties Announces AED 4 Billion Investment in 2025-’26

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

GJ Properties, Ajman’s leading private property developer, has announced AED 4 billion in investments for upcoming projects scheduled across 2025 and 2026. The company’s robust performance is evident in its recent achievements, with 800 units sold in the last month alone. Looking ahead, GJ Properties plans to launch around 10 new projects in 2025, collectively […]

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Cynosure Lutronic and Amico Aesthetics Join Forces

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Cynosure Lutronic, a global leader in the energy-based devices market, has entered into a multi- country distribution agreement with Amico Aesthetics, a leader in providing world-class medical devices to the Middle East. Effective January 1, 2025, Amico Aesthetics has become the sole authorized distributor of the whole Cynosure Lutronic portfolio across its entire network

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70% of Frontline Workers Report Rising Concerns with Injuries on the Warehouse Floor

PR News Desk 28/02/2025

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today released the findings of its latest Warehousing Vision Study. In the study titled, “Elevating Every Move: The Formula for High-Performance Warehousing,” frontline workers clearly communicated the benefits of automating warehouse operations – and the

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ADNIC shareholders approve cash dividends of 45% at the Annual General Meeting

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals, has approved the distribution of 45% cash dividends (AED 0.45 per share, implying total cash dividends of AED 256.5 million) for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, after concluding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.

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Qatar Airways Launches Off-Airport Check-in Service in Makkah for Hajj and Umrah Passengers

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2024, has introduced off-airport check-in service in Makkah, providing Hajj and Umrah passengers with a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. Launched in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS), this service enables passengers to complete check-in formalities, receive their boarding passes, and the

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SES’s O3b mPOWER Now Providing Connectivity Services

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Following a 2024 contract award from NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), SES started providing Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Global Services to Luxembourg and U.S. governments via its O3b mPOWER constellation. Known as MEO Global Services (MGS), the contract awarded within NSPA’s Global Commercially Contracted SATCOM Support Partnership (GCC SATCOM SP)

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Astria Therapeutics Initiates ALPHA-ORBIT Phase 3 Pivotal Trial

PR News Desk 27/02/2025

Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for allergic and immunologic diseases, today announced the initiation of the ALPHA-ORBIT Phase 3 clinical trial of navenibart in people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE). Navenibart has the potential to provide rapid and sustained HAE attack