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FUELING DREAMS: HOW DSF DRIVES SME SUCCESS AND GROWTH

News Desk 1 09/01/2025 0

As Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) counts down to the finale of its milestone 30th edition on 12 January, the iconic annual festival not only spotlights its legacy as one of the city’s biggest ever celebrations but also its role as a springboard for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This

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2024 Sees Growth in Curated Communities Driving Support for Scaling Founders

News Desk 1 09/01/2025 0

2024 has been a remarkable year for scaling founders in the UAE, as the entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to thrive. Amid this dynamic landscape, a standout milestone has been the successful expansion of Offline, the private members’ community tailored for scaling founders, into the UAE market, while maintaining its impressive growth trajectory in India. Offline

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The Apollo Group Partners with Oaktree Capital to Facilitate its Next Phase of Growth

News Desk 1 08/01/2025 0

The Apollo Group (“Apollo” or the “Company”), the leading provider of full-service hospitality management services to the cruise industry, has announced a transformative growth investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Apollo specializes in essential and turnkey hospitality services including crew management, food services,

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Valor Hospitality Eyes Path for Growth In Regional Hospitality Development

News Desk 1 07/01/2025 0

Valor Hospitality Partners Middle East Valor Hospitality Partners Middle East views full-service hotel management as key to elevating quality standards and maximising operational and investment value for property owners and developers across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With the GCC hospitality sector witnessing unprecedented growth—marked by

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ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector as connectivity takes centre stage

News Desk 1 07/01/2025 0

Several leaders from the international aviation sector are expected to participate in the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025, discussing some of the most pressing topics in the industry. Several sessions are slated to take place throughout […]

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Yousif Saeed Lootah: Lootah Biofuels seeks future growth for sustainable aviation fuel

News Desk 1 24/12/2024 0

Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy through the production of biofuels from used cooking oils, has affirmed its readiness to meet the future growth of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The company aims to contribute to achieving the UAE’s strategic target of producing 700 million liters of SAF annually by 2030, with a voluntary […]

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GCC Faces 30% Urban Surge by 2030 — Arthur D. Little Presents Blueprint for Community-Driven Growth

News Desk 1 23/12/2024 0

A new Viewpoint from Arthur D. Little reveals a transformative approach to urban development that could redefine economic trajectories across the Gulf region. The insights challenge traditional infrastructure planning, offering a fresh perspective on how development can become a catalyst for sustainable, community-led growth. The Viewpoint identifies a $150 billion

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Trip.com Group Unites Partners to Drive Growth and Explore New Opportunities

News Desk 1 19/12/2024 0

Opportunities, collaboration, and future growth took centre stage at Trip.com Group’s annual Global Partner Summit, where over 2,000 industry leaders, including representatives from accommodation providers, airlines, attractions and tour operators, tourism boards, and the media, gathered to envision the future of travel. With the theme ‘A Shared Journey to a Better World’,

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Gensler Middle East Announces New Appointment to Accelerate Growth 

News Desk 1 18/12/2024 0

Gensler Middle East is pleased to announce the appointment of Gensler Principal, Todd Pilgreen as the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) Regional Practice Area Leader for the Mixed Use & Retail Centers and Retail & Consumer Experience Practice Areas. Pilgreen brings extensive experience and expertise to this role, having recently relocated from Shanghai, where

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Zoho Finance and Operations suite achieves 65% revenue growth in the UAE

News Desk 1 16/12/2024 0

Zoho, a global technology company, today announced that its finance and operations suite has achieved 65% growth in recurring revenue last year in the UAE. The company also announced the addition of key product capabilities in its VAT-compliant accounting solution Zoho Books, inventory management solution Zoho Inventory, and practice management app for accountants Zoho

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Leading Food Tech Company Transforms MENA Restaurants with Efficiency and Profit Growth

News Desk 1 16/12/2024 0

As the Middle East’s F&B industry continues to evolve, restaurants are increasingly turning to technology to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer experiences. Advanced tech solutions such as cloud-based restaurant management systems and point-of-sale solutions are reshaping how restaurateurs manage operations and boost profitability in a highly

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Experian’s 2024 Global Identity & Fraud Report Spotlights Huge Growth

News Desk 1 14/12/2024 0

Today, Experian announced its 2024 Global Identity & Fraud Report that provides a comprehensive view of the consumer and business response to the latest fraud patterns and fraud‑mitigation strategies in the worldwide financial services sector. The report offers combined insights from more than 1,000 businesses and fraud leaders globally, as well as

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Jobs in Renewable Energy Poised for Huge Take-Off, on the Back of 18% Growth in 2023

News Desk 1 12/12/2024 0

On the back of the largest ever increase in renewable energy jobs in 2023, universities are in stiff competition to offer specialized programs in this expanding field that is picking up momentum as the energy transition progresses globally. According to the 2024 report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour […]

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Al Moosa Enterprises Targets an ambitious 30% Growth in 2025

News Desk 1 11/12/2024 0

A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises’ Car Rental Division (Thrifty and Dollar) is targeting an ambitious 30% growth in 2025, building on two years of 25% YoY growth. Part of the strategy includes the newly revamped 10,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters on Zabeel Road, featuring: Founder and Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Al Moosa, reaffirmed the group’s pioneering spirit, […]

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DUBAI’S 3 DAY SUPER SALE ACCELERATES RETAIL GROWTH ACROSS THE CITY

News Desk 1 11/12/2024 0

The recently concluded  3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in driving Dubai’s retail and tourism sectors by recording a 100 per cent increase in average consumer spending. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the city’s biggest shopping weekend  was extended by an additional day for the first […]

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MEBAA Show 2024 opens today, spotlighting innovation and regional growth

News Desk 1 10/12/2024 0

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the MEBAA Show 2024 at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the […]

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ACI Worldwide Scamscope Estimates 43% YoY Growth in UAE APP Scam Losses for 2024

News Desk 1 10/12/2024 0

Authorized push payment (APP) scam losses are on the rise, expected to climb to US$7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (U.S., U.K., India, Brazil, Australia and UAE), according to the latest Scamscope report from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, in partnership with GlobalData, a leading

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Chapman Freeborn announces record growth in passenger services

News Desk 1 09/12/2024 0

Chapman Freeborn, a global leader in private aviation solutions marks a milestone year with over 100% growth in its passenger footprint across the Middle East. A key component of this remarkable increase was an upsurge in demand from corporate travelers, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The region’s thriving economy, coupled with the increasing […]

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Archax and XDC Network Form Partnership to Drive Innovation and Growth

News Desk 1 07/12/2024 0

Archax, the UK’s first FCA regulated digital securities exchange, broker and custodian, today announced a new partnership with XDC Network, an enterprise-grade Layer-1 EVM-compatible blockchain. Under the partnership, the two firms will combine the power of a regulated digital asset platform with innovative blockchain solutions to enable financial institutions to

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Dell Technologies and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Collaborate to Drive Innovation and New Growth Opportunities

News Desk 1 05/12/2024 0

Dell Technologies and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide enhanced security, flexibility, and scalability to the companies in the economic zone’s thriving business ecosystem. The MoU, signed by Walid Yehia, Managing Director – Gulf, Dell Technologies and Alida Helena Scholtz, Chief Financial Officer, RAKEZ seeks