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

PR News Desk 16/12/2024

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

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Global Markets End on a Cautious Note: UAE Indices Diverge and Gold Faces Profit-Taking – APM Capital Market Report

PR News Desk 16/12/2024

Friday’s closing bell brought a patchwork of results across the world’s major stock indices, as economic crosswinds and investor sentiment tugged prices in multiple directions. While some markets found enough support to edge upward, others experienced modest declines or steeper sell-offs, closing out the week on a cautious note. GCC market Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Seddiqi Holding’s Mizzen launches On’s first direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform in the UAE

PR News Desk 16/12/2024

Seddiqi Holding’s Mizzen, the primary representative for On in the GCC and Jordan, announces the launch of www.On.ae, a dedicated e-commerce platform to bring the Swiss premium sportswear brand directly to UAE consumers. This marks a significant milestone for On, offering its full core assortment with a seamless shopping experience across an extensive and regularly […]

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UAE participates in Arab tourism ministerial council meeting in Cairo to promote regional cooperation in the sector

PR News Desk 15/12/2024

A UAE delegation, led by His Excellency Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Under-Secretary for Intellectual Property Rights Sector at the Ministry of Economy, participated in the 27th session of Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo and chaired by the Sultanate of Oman, was […]

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Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak: Senior Citizens are an Integral Part of the UAE’s Social Fabric

PR News Desk 15/12/2024

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), affectionately known as the ‘Mother of the Nation,’ highlighted the decision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to […]

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Abu Dhabi meeting discusses UAE unification

News Desk 15/12/2024

Amidst Middle East topics The inaugural Negotiating in the Middle East Conference was hosted at INSEAD’s Middle East campus in partnership with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The event saw a full day of engaging discussions featuring speakers and panellists who delved into pivotal topics on negotiation in the Middle East, including UAE unification, negotiating for […]

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UAE and Estonia Strengthen Partnership in Food Sector Digitization

PR News Desk 13/12/2024

In a bid to enhance innovation and sustainability in the food sector, the Estonian Food Technology and Fermentation Center “TFTAK” has announced a strategic partnership with the UAE through local food companies. This collaboration aims to develop healthy and sustainable food solutions based on technology by adopting the concept of a circular economy, achieving

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UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant announced at Automechanika Dubai 2024  

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

In a milestone for sustainability and innovation in the UAE, KEZAD Group and Witthal Gulf Industries LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Automechanika Dubai 2024 to establish the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant. The collaboration aims to establish a cutting-edge battery recycling facility that contributes to sustainable industrial practices

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DSF IN FULL SWING: HERE ARE THE TOP 30 HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

The 30th edition of the iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicked off last week, bringing the city’s most exciting, awe-inspiring and unforgettable annual celebration with a jam-packed calendar brimming with unforgettable experiences for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city for 38 non-stop days. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment

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CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation Reviews Banking Sector Performance in 2024

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

The CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its fourth and final regular meeting this year recently, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, to review the performance of the banking sector during 2024. The council also […]

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Emirates NBD powers digital asset custody in the UAE through investment in Zodia Custody

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region has invested in Zodia Custody, a prominent institution-first digital asset custodian. The strategic equity investment was made by Emirates NBD’s Innovation Fund, the bank’s corporate venture fund. Created in 2023, the fund strengthens the bank’s digital ambitions and regional

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YOUR BARBIE™ DREAM PHONE IS NOW IN THE UAE

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

It’s pink, chic, and sleek, with a stylish mirror front—perfect for quick touch-ups on the go. The HMD Barbie™ Phone isn’t just a phone; it’s a statement piece and the ultimate tool for taking a break from your smartphone to truly live your best life. Its unique design, nostalgic flip, and functionality make it the […]

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United Arab Bank & Canon to deliver impactful carbon compensation for business printing in UAE

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Canon Middle East and United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB) have partnered to launch a tree-planting initiative that compensates for the environmental impact of UAB’s printing operations. Through Canon’s Climate Project Contribution program, UAB is offsetting emissions from its printer fleet’s ink, paper, and electricity consumption by investing in verified

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HONOR Unveils the Stunning HONOR MagicBook Art 14 in the UAE

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR MagicBook Art 14, a cutting-edge laptop designed to elevate user experience. Incredibly thin at just 1cm thick[1], the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 comes with a 14.6-inch 3.1K OLED HONOR Eye Comfort Display, a detachable Magnetic Camera, AI Cross-OS WorkStation and HONOR Six-Speaker Spatial Audio, […]

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Zayed Military Hospital set to be named Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital to mark M42’s expansion to UAE’s northern regions

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Zayed Military Hospital in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, managed and operated by M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Defence, is to be renamed Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital to mark the expansion of its services as of January 1, 2025. The hospital will […]

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UAE’s ‘Wisdom Veterinary’ Secures Exclusive Distribution of Ireland’s ‘GH Agri Animal Healthcare’ for UAE and Oman

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Wisdom Veterinary Medicines LLC, a leading veterinary products distribution company and part of ARMS Group, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Ireland based GH Agri Animal Healthcare for the distribution of animal medicines, supplements and livestock healthcare solutions in the UAE and Oman. The agreement was signed between Dr. Kevin McHugh, Chief

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Direct Debit System acquires UK-regulated ElseWare in East-to-West technology transfer

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Direct Debit System, the UAE’s first paperless direct debit marketplace, has launched the first phase of its ambitious overseas expansion plans with the acquisition of UK-regulated company, ElseWare Ltd. The move counters the traditional trend of technology transfer from West to East, as the home-grown UAE fintech firm expands its product range into an established […]

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UAE-Korea SME Committee holds first meeting to enhance partnerships in entrepreneurship

PR News Desk 11/12/2024

The UAE-Korea SMEs and Startup Committee held its first meeting in the Korean capital, Seoul, chaired by Her Excellency Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, and Her Excellency Oh Youngju, Korean Minister of SMEs and Startups. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries in the fields […]

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Collaboration is key to accelerating future mobility in the UAE, says RTA

PR News Desk 11/12/2024

The importance of collaboration between different entities, including private and public partnerships, to create a successful business model and ecosystem for innovative mobility was discussed during the Automechanika Dubai 2024 Innovation4Mobility main feature, which continued today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Under Dubai’s Self-Driving strategy, 25% of all

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Record-breaking 21st edition of Automechanika Dubai opens today

PR News Desk 10/12/2024

Automechanika Dubai, the largest automotive aftermarket trade exhibition in the wider Middle East, was officially opened by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai and takes place at the Dubai World