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JAECOO J5 Makes Explosive Middle East Debut in Riyadh, with UAE Launch Scheduled for August 14

PR News Desk 12/08/2025

In a bold regional rollout, OMODA&JAECOO officially unveiled its all-new light off-road SUV, the JAECOO J5, at a high-energy launch event — JAECOO DAY — in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 9. The Riyadh launch marked the beginning of a coordinated multi-country debut across Saudi Arabia,

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Three medals for UAE jiu-jitsu champions at World Games Chengdu 2025

PR News Desk 12/08/2025

The heroes of the jiu-jitsu national team succeeded in winning three medals in the competitions of the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025. Saeed Al Kubaisi claimed gold in the under-85kg division after a series of strong bouts against opponents from Portugal, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Mehdi Al Awlaki won silver in […]

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LG MEA Academy Empowers UAE Contractors and Facility Managers with Specialized Technical Training

PR News Desk 11/08/2025

LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in HVAC innovation, is strengthening its commitment to the UAE’s professional community through its LG MEA Hub Academy in Jebel Ali, Dubai. As one of the largest HVAC training centers in the region, the Academy provides contractors, facility managers, and HVAC professionals with hands-on training in installation, troubleshooting, and

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Years of pain, one breakthrough: Emirati man spared lifetime of incontinence after UAE’s first endoscopic rectal tumour removal

PR News Desk 11/08/2025

Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital has achieved a global medical milestone, successfully performing the first-ever full-thickness endoscopic rectal tumor removal followed by advanced endoscopic hand suturing. This ultra-complex procedure, carried out by Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez, Head of the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Advanced Endoscopy Department at Medcare Royal

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Ascend Esports Launches Valorant Tournament to Empower Female Gamers in the UAE

PR News Desk 11/08/2025

Ascend Esports, Dubai’s newest esports hub, is launching two new community-focused initiatives this August to elevate and empower female gamers and creators across the UAE. The Valorant Female Tournament and the Streaming Crash Course are designed to provide aspiring talent with tools, confidence, and opportunity all within a safe, professional, and inclusive environment.

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Yango Group earns Great Place to Work® certification across nine countries

PR News Desk 11/08/2025

Yango Group, a UAE-based tech company, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® in 9 of its markets, highlighting the strength of its employee culture across some of the world’s most diverse and fast-growing markets. The certification spans UAE, Pakistan, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, and Zambia, based on anonymous […]

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Barco Developers Enters UAE with Plans for 2 Million+ Sq. Ft. Community Centric Residences

PR News Desk 08/08/2025

Barco Developers, a new UAE-based real estate developer founded by a team of seasoned operators with over 25 years of experience across real estate, finance, consulting, F&B, and manufacturing, has officially announced its entry into the UAE property market with plans to develop over 2 million square feet of low- to mid-rise residential communities across […]

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Jovial Travels Sees Strong Surge in UAE Resident Outbound Travel Bookings in June and July 2025

PR News Desk 08/08/2025

Jovial Travels, a newly launched bespoke luxury travel agency established in early 2025, has experienced a significant increase in outbound travel bookings from UAE residents over June and July. Internal data indicates that more than 30% of outbound travel bookings in the region are made by UAE residents, clearly indicating strong demand for premium international […]

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UAE strengthens SDG cooperation with India, Japan, and China at UN forum

PR News Desk 07/08/2025

The UAE’s participation in the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, organised by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) at UN Headquarters in New York, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building strong international partnerships, strengthening global development cooperation, and accelerating progress on the 2030

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UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team Arrives in China to Participate in World Games Chengdu 2025

PR News Desk 07/08/2025

The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, arrived in China on Thursday to take part in the 2025 edition of the World Games, hosted in Chengdu from August 7 to 17. The national team previously participated in the 2017 World Games in Wrocław, Poland, winning two medals – one gold and one […]

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Digital Meets Physical: UAE Retailers Double Down on Omnichannel Strategy as 70% Integrate Digital Tools In-Store, Zoho Study Reveals

PR News Desk 06/08/2025

Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, today revealed that, as per its latest survey titled The UAE Retailer Survey, conducted by Zoho Commerce, 70% of UAE retailers are now integrating digital tools into their physical stores, signalling a major shift toward omnichannel retail. The survey, which gathered insights from over 300 businesses, highlights the […]

Finance Interviews

Did you know that Whizmo is empowering the underserved and driving the UAE’s digital payment revolution?

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2025

On ‘finance without borders’ lines In this exclusive interview, Eric G. Karobia, CEO of Whizmo, discusses the Dubai-based all-in-one mobile money solution provider’s ambitious mission to democratise mobile money in the UAE. Focused on accessibility, simplicity, and inclusion, Whizmo represents a movement connecting cash-based communities with digital finance.

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Summit Trading drives growth of Japanese food culture in the UAE and beyond

PR News Desk 05/08/2025

For nearly fifty years, Summit Trading has been at the forefront of delivering authentic Japanese food to the UAE and the wider Middle East. The company now supplies approximately 70 per cent of all Japanese food distributed in the UAE, strengthening the country’s position as a strategic gateway for Japanese ingredients and cuisine throughout the […]

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Al Ansari Exchange Addresses Indian Rupee Drop to Near Record Lows and Its Implications for UAE Remittance Market

PR News Desk 05/08/2025

Al Ansari Exchange, a leading remittance and foreign currency exchange service provider in the UAE, has highlighted the recent sharp decline of the Indian rupee against the UAE dirham, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. The rupee has approached record lows, trading around ₹23.91 per AED, with intra-week fluctuations between ₹23.63 and ₹23.95. This […]

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Asian Paints Launches CureAssure: The World’s First Internal Curing Concrete Additive

PR News Desk 05/08/2025

Asian Paints, one of Asia’s most respected names in construction solutions, has announced the launch of CureAssure – the world’s first internal curing concrete additive. This patented, groundbreaking innovation is engineered to eliminate the need for traditional external curing, offering potential water savings of up to eight billion litres annually in the UAE.

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As 60% of UAE travellers rely on AI to plan trips, human connection remains vital

PR News Desk 05/08/2025

Travel technology is transforming the industry globally, changing the way travellers plan, book, and experience their journeys. According to a recent report by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), 60% of travellers in the UAE trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) to plan every aspect of their trips, compared to 48% of travellers in […]

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UAE Launches Global Youth Dialogue to Shape the Future of Sustainable Development Beyond 2030

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

As part of the UAE delegation’s participation in the United Nations Sustainable Development Forum 2025, organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the General Secretariat of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hosted a dedicated youth session titled Voices for 2045: Youth Shaping the Future. Held at the Permanent Mission […]

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Erth Abu Dhabi Drives the UAE’s Culinary Tourism with Michelin-Starred Dining and Global Collaborations

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

As culinary tourism becomes a major driver in global travel decisions, Erth Abu Dhabi is emerging as a key player in the UAE’s transformation into a gastronomic destination. With 80% of in-house guests dining at its restaurants, and a growing number of non-resident diners seeking an authentic taste of Emirati hospitality, Erth Abu Dhabi is […]

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Check Point Software Receives DESC Certification for Infinity Portal and SaaS Security Services in the United Arab Emirates

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cybersecurity solutions, today announced that its Infinity Portal and a suite of cloud-delivered SaaS security services have received certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) under the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Security Standard. This certification affirms Check

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UAE’s Commando Group crowned champions as Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship wraps up in Al Ain Region

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

The curtain came down today on the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Emirati clubs delivered a powerful statement, sweeping the top three positions in the championship. Organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM), the championship featured thrilling matches and high-level