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MENA is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving digital economies: Checkout.com report

News Editor 22/05/2025

As emerging technologies shape the next wave of economic transformation in the Middle East and North Africa, local markets are consistently ranked among the most forward-leaning in both technology adoption and appetite, according to Checkout.com’s fifth annual MENA report. The State of Digital

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MoneyHash and Lean Partner to Bring Instant Bank Payments to UAE Merchants

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

MoneyHash, the Middle East and Africa’s leading payment orchestration platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Lean Technologies, the region’s leading financial infrastructure platform, to bring instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments for e-commerce and digital-first businesses across the UAE. The partnership enables merchants to offer seamless, bank-direct

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This Weekend Only: Unmissable Flash Sale on 2024 Nissan Models with Al Masaood Automobiles

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor of Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region, is rolling out an exclusive weekend flash sale from Friday, 23rd to Sunday, 25th May. For just three days, customers can take advantage of massive savings on brand-new 2024 Nissan vehicles with zero mileage, including popular models such […]

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MIDDLE EAST INVESTORS SUMMIT TO HOST FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FAMILY OFFICE INITIATIVE

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

The Middle East Investors Summit – Abu Dhabi edition, the region’s premier gathering of institutional investors, family offices and innovators from around the world, returns to the Rosewood Abu Dhabi from 27-28 May 2025. Presented in partnership with the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) and NYU Abu Dhabi as the Summit’s academic partner, the Summit’s […]

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At ‘Make it in the Emirates’: Khalifa Fund’s ASATEER supported project wins ‘Emirati Traditional Crafts’ Award

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

The ASATEER project, supported by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), has been awarded the ‘Emirati Traditional Crafts’ at the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum, recognising its innovative contributions and significant role in advancing the UAE’s entrepreneurial and creative landscape. The judging panel at this

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Tuesdays to Sundays Just Got Tastier at OAnjo with their Delightful Omakase Experience

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Calling all food lovers and culinary thrill-seekers! OAnjo,the stylish rooftop destination offering modern Japanese cuisine, is inviting guests on a bold flavorful journey with its Omakase Experience, available every Tuesday to Sunday. At OAnjo, “trust the chef” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a passport to a carefully curated tasting adventure. The Omakase Experience showcases

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JLR MENA WINS AWARD FOR CUSTOMER-CENTRIC EXCELLENCE AT I-COM 2025

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

JLR MENA has won the ‘Rising Star’ Customer Centric Award at the 2025 I-COM Data Creativity Summit. JLR’s winning submission was centred around an advanced lead management programme that used intelligent data segmentation and predictive modelling to deliver seamless cross channel client engagement throughout the full purchase journey. The programme not only drove

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C3 Launches Enersol Energy Challenge to Power the Future of Energy Innovation in the UAE

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

C3, a B Corp™ certified impact platform that supports entrepreneurs across the region, today launched the Enersol Energy Challenge, a bold new entrepreneurship programme that will identify and support startups with high potential to transform the energy sector. The programme has been created by Enersol, the pioneering joint venture by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi, […]

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Ascend the Podium Once More at Rally de Portugal

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) is celebrating its sixth successive Rally de Portugal victory since 2019 and an unbroken streak of five wins in the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship season. Sébastien Ogier, alongside co-driver Vincent Landais, conquered 24 punishing gravel stages across northern and central Portugal in the No. 17 Toyota GR […]

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Red Hat Optimizes Red Hat AI to Speed Enterprise AI Deployments Across Models, AI Accelerators and Clouds

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today continues to deliver customer choice in enterprise AI with the introduction of Red Hat AI Inference Server, Red Hat AI third-party validated models and the integration of Llama Stack and Model Context Protocol (MCP) APIs, along with significant updates across the Red Hat AI […]

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Samsung unveils true AI TV with exclusive pre-order offers on new 2025 line-up

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Samsung Gulf Electronics has unveiled its full 2025 TV lineup in Qatar, ushering in a new era of AI-powered home entertainment. Introduced globally at Samsung’s Unbox & Discover 2025 event, the new range features Neo QLED 8K, OLED, QLED, The Frame, ultra-large TVs. With its introduction of Vision AI, Samsung is reimagining what television means […]

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SANS Institute Wins ‘Best Cybersecurity Training Provider of the Year’ at Cyber Strategists Summit & Awards 2025

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training, has been named Best Cybersecurity Training Provider of the Year at The Cyber Strategists Summit & Awards 2025, hosted by CXO Insight Middle East and Insight Media & Publishing. The award recognizes SANS Institute’s commitment to building world-class cyber capabilities through hands-on, practitioner-led

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Invest Qatar and Schneider Electric partner to accelerate smart infrastructure development in Qatar

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, has entered into a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The collaboration aims to support the company’s expansion in Qatar and accelerate the development of smart infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions

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UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Becomes the First to Enable Direct Global Stock Trading with USDT

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

In a landmark move bridging traditional and decentralized finance, Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has launched direct trading of top global stocks with USDT. This innovation—part of Bybit’s expanding Gold & Forex (MT5) product suite— unlocks direct trading of 78 of the most sought-after global equities—including Apple ($AAPL),

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Gigamon 2025 Survey: 91 Percent of Security Leaders Are Recalibrating Hybrid Cloud Risk in the AI Era

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Gigamon, a leader in deep observability, today released its 2025 Hybrid Cloud Security Survey, revealing that hybrid cloud infrastructure is under mounting strain from the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). The annual study, now in its third year, surveyed over 1,000 global Security and IT leaders across the globe. As cyberthreats increase in both […]

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The complete package – NMK’s Pro AV offering at SLS 2025 and accelerated expansion in Saudi

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Fresh from its participation at SLS Expo 2025 a dynamic three-day showcase that gathers the best in lighting, audio video (AV), and control technologies from across the region.  NMK Electronics, a leading distributor of professional AV, lighting, and communication solutions reaffirmed its leadership in delivering complete, real-world AV solutions to the

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Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Named a Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City today announced it was named the #2 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent. The globally recognised Cvent Top Meeting Hotels lists properties that set themselves apart by delivering outstanding MICE experiences through thoughtful event planner collaboration, exceptional service, and tailored event offerings. Hilton Dubai Al

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Azizi Azure, part of the fourth phase of Riviera, hits 94% construction milestone

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Azizi Developments, a leading private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the 94% construction completion of Azizi Azure, part of the fourth phase of Riviera, its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community located in the highly sought-after Mohammed Bin Rashid City, amid Dubai’s most important business, leisure, and retail hubs. Azizi Azure has now

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ELEVATE EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF RISE GROUP

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Today, Elevate, a global, integrated agency network committed to helping properties, brands, and universities forge deeper connections with their audiences to unlock growth, has announced the acquisition of RISE Group (RISE), a leading commercial services consultancy in the Middle East. This deal is subject to customary regulatory approval. Elevate expands its global

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areeba & Foo Announce Strategic Partnership to deliver advanced digital payment services for the Middle East

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

areeba, a global leader in payment infrastructure, has partnered with Foo, a pioneering provider of digital banking and fintech solutions, to introduce a fully integrated – program for digital services. This bundled offering enables banks and fintechs to build their own secure and scalable card programs and wallets without the need for complex infrastructure. This