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Abu Dhabi-headquartered LuLu Group International, the leading retailer in the region, has launched a campaign to provide humanitarian relief to war-affected people in Palestine. The group’s Egyptian unit has handed over the first batch of aid consisting of 50 tonnes of food products and essentials such as medicines, blankets, and hygiene products to authorities of the Egyptian Red Crescent. Dr Rami Al Nazer, chief executive officer of the Egyptian Red Crescent, praised the efforts of LuLu Group chairman and managing director MA Yusuffali for offering timely support for Palestinians. “In light of the efforts of the Egyptian Red Crescent to…

Middle Eastern carriers are expected to post a combined net profit of $3.1 billion in 2024, a rise of 4.8 per cent from 2023 estimates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday. “The Middle East is expected to deliver a strong financial performance in both 2023 and 2024. The Middle East carriers have been swift to rebuild their international networks and restore their super-connector hubs. To that end, capacity is expected to grow faster than demand in 2024; however, with more efficient fleets, net profit margin has a potential to slightly increase,” the IATA said. Revenue Passenger Kilometres…

You should be ready to spend some serious cash if you want a powerful gaming desktop like the eighth-generation Lenovo Legion Tower 5i, but fortunately, Lenovo has slashed its price with a huge $610 discount. That means you can get the gaming PC for $1,420 instead of $2,030 — it’s still not cheap, but at that price, you’re going to get amazing value out of this machine. You need to act now if you’re interested though — the gaming desktop is 30% off right now, but we’re not sure if it will stay that way tomorrow. Why you should buy…

The monthly pension contributions for Emirati employees who have joined the workforce from October 31, 2023, have increased by 6 per cent as per the Law No. 57 of 2023. The total contribution salary is now 26 per cent. Under the new rate, the Emirati employee will contribute 11 per cent of the amount while the employer pays the rest of the 15 per cent. But for the Emiratis working in the private sector whose contribution account salaries are less than Dh20,000, a rate of 2.5 per cent is paid by the UAE government as a form of support and…

All UAE-based security leaders who have lived through a recent cyber incident believe that future prevention hinges on the training of people, and improvements in technology, and almost all (96 per cent) want to see similar enhancements in processes. These critical findings emerged from research released from Trellix, as part of the company’s Mind of the CISO initiative. The report, titled “Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach” was designed to better understand the unique challenges faced by CISOs and other high level security decision makers, in the aftermath of a cyber-attack. Some of the key findings in the research…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time and elevating the profile of the sport in the U.S. with his move to Inter Miami. Messi played a key role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years when they beat defending champions France in the final in December last year. The 36-year-old had no shortage of offers when he left Paris St Germain earlier this year, choosing to sign for Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami despite being linked with…

Another edition of Day of the Devs, a regular indie game live stream, took place ahead of this year’s Game Awards ceremony. The show highlighted 20 indie games, including surprise sequels to Genesis Noir and Kind Words. Day of the Devs usually runs a live stream every year alongside Summer Game Fest. This year, the indie showcase put on a second, hourlong event ahead of The Game Awards. While it largely highlighted some previously announced games like Braid: Anniversary Edition, it brought several new announcements as well. Chief among those were three sequels. Nirvana Noir is a follow-up to the…

Three expats took home Dh100,000 in another Mahzooz weekly draw, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. One among the three, Sayed, is a valet driver in Dubai. The 28-year-old expat from Pakistan was watching the live draw with a friend, when he saw his raffle ID on the screen. Still under shock, his immediate plans include sharing the news with his mother and realising his dream of starting a cafeteria business in Pakistan. Another winner, Chanikarn, is an American interior designer originally from Thailand. She landed in Dubai in April 2023 for work, and started participating in Mahzooz since August 2023…

Forward-thinking businesses worldwide, particularly in highly digitalized economies like the UAE, are subscribing to retention-led growth. It’s a digital-first approach that emphasizes retaining customers with the same determination as acquiring new ones by harnessing data, deriving insights, personalizing customer engagement, driving repeat purchases, and fostering loyalty. The recently concluded EngageMint Dubai saw CXOs, CMOs, marketers, and executives of leading organizations discuss customer retention and bring varied, nuanced, sector-specific perspectives. Mohamed Sayed Abd Elsalam, Group Head of CRM, Loyalty, Partnerships and Customer Analytics at MAGRABi, an eyewear retail chain, said: “MAGRABi streamlines retail operations by syncing in-store profiles with online signups,…

Union Coop Unveils December Promotions with Substantial Discounts on Selected Items Shoppers can expect price reduction for ‘3,000’ selected items by ‘up to 60%’  Dubai, UAE: Renowned retail establishment, Union Coop, headquartered in Dubai, is pleased to announce a series of promotional campaigns throughout December, featuring noteworthy discounts of up to 60% on a carefully curated selection of 3,000 items. These promotions are applicable across all Union Coop branches in Dubai, extending to the convenience of online shoppers through its sophisticated smart online store. Initiated on the first day of the current month, the promotional activities align strategically with the…