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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 6, 2025 – Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted and long-standing financial services providers, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, officially launched the Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League 2025, the first tournament of its kind hosted at Dubai Sports World (DSW). The launch took place during the 15th edition of Dubai Sports World and was attended by HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, Florent Malouda, former French International Footballer, and Nasser Mohammed Nasser, Chief Marketing Officer…

The Next Generation of HID’s FIDO Portfolio Features Hardware Authenticators and a Centralized Management Experience that Simplifies Passkey Deployment Dubai, UAE, August5, 2025 –HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced anew line ofFIDO-certified credentials—now powered bythe new EnterprisePasskeyManagement(EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the enterprise scale. Newresearch from FIDO Alliance shows that while 87% of enterprises are adopting passkeys, nearly half of those that are yet to deploy cite complexity and cost concerns as primary barriers. HID’s solution streamlines the shift to passwordless authentication. This next phaseof HID’s passwordless…

August 6,2025 Children today are surrounded by digital devices from birth, and many can’t imagine life without them. Kaspersky research findings show that 42% of children surveyed from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region would like to become bloggers in the future. The seriousness of their intentions is evidenced by the fact that 44% of them are already developing their own blog or working on content for the future. A dream of becoming popular is the most appealing for young people – 53% of children surveyed named it when explaining their wish to become a blogger. 46% of…

Empowering job seekers and finance professionals with corporate tax, compliance, and soft skills training UAE, August 6th, 2025– Tally Solutions, a leading international business management software provider, recently hosted the first edition of FinTAXtic1000, an upskilling initiative to train 1,000 finance professionals across the UAE. Organized in partnership with Al Wafaa Group and FintEdu, the free workshop series equips Chartered Accountants, finance professionals, and job seekers with practical skills in UAE Corporate Tax compliance, technology adoption, and career advancement, reinforcing Tally’s commitment to supporting the region’s finance and business community. Tally Solutions offered hands-on TallyPrime training to demonstrate how simple…

  Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 5 August 2025 – HUAWEI AppGallery, one of the world’s top three app marketplaces, has officially launched the Casual Games Carnival, a dedicated campaign celebrating some of the top casual games available on the platform. The campaign rewards users who download games or check in daily with the opportunity to open a Lucky Box and get a chance to win amazing prizes, including, Huawei devices, discount coupons, and vouchers. The Casual Games Carnival features a curated collection of some of the best casual games on AppGallery, ensuring fun and excitement for users of all…

Landmark collaboration to deliver an Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for internal operations, driving efficiency, automation and AI-driven innovation across systems at du. Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has partnered with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University’s 6G Research Center, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to launch a first-of-its-kind Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM). This cross-sector partnership brings together global tech innovation, regional research leadership, and international policy guidance to co-create an AI model that serves critical telecom functions in Arabic—a first…

5 August 2025, United Arab Emirates – Today, WhatsApp announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the rollout of new in-app safety features designed to protect users globally. These efforts underscore WhatsApp’s commitment to user security amidst a landscape of increasingly complex fraudulent schemes. In the first six months of this year alone, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6.8 million accounts associated with criminal scam centers. These decisive actions were taken before scam centers could fully operationalize their fraudulent campaigns, preventing potential harm to…

Dubai, UAE [5th Aug, 2025] – Alaan, the Middle East’s leading spend management platform for businesses, has raised $48 million – one of the largest Series A funding rounds in the history of the region. The round was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) with significant participation from the founders of 885 Capital, Sudeep Ramnani & Jai Mahtani, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, and Pioneer Fund. The round was heavily oversubscribed and includes both primary and secondary funding. The round also included support from leading regional operators Hosam Arab (Founder of Tabby), Mudassir Sheikha (Founder of…

Dubai, August 6, 2025 – In a major boost for cricket in the region, the Kuwait Cricket Board has announced it will host the first-ever DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, scheduled to begin in September 2025 at the scenic Sulaibiya Cricket Ground. This milestone tournament aims to create a clear pathway for Kuwait’s top cricketing talent to potentially earn a spot in the high-profile DP World ILT20, set to take place in Dubai this December. With the ILT20 already established as a premier franchise league attracting global stars, the Kuwait edition is expected to be a game-changer for…

Dubai,UAE,5August2025:Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Azizi Abraham, a vibrant new residential development located within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)—the UAE’s flagship integrated business hub. As one of the few freehold residential properties in JAFZA, the project offers investors the chance to own their home in the heart of one of the world’s largest free zones and the region’s biggest port, with seamless access to key destinations in the city. Set against the Shiekh Zayed Road backdrop with immediate metro connectivity, Azizi Abraham offers excellent accessibility to key commercial and leisure…