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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…

Abu Dhabi, 05 August 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 region. At the heart of this transformation is Mr. Shiro Ohkubo, a long-time UAE resident and the region’s first Japanese Food Goodwill Ambassador. Under his leadership at Summit Trading, Japanese food and agricultural imports into the UAE have increased from…

Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Islamabad, Pakistan – 5thAugust 2025: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, officially launched its first representative office in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s international growth journey and its long-term commitment to enabling trade and logistics across South and Central Asia. Complimenting the Group’s globalnetwork of more than 140 offices, and strategically located in close proximity to Pakistan’s key federal ministries, regulatory bodies, and state-owned enterprises, the new office will serve as a critical platform for deepening engagement with government stakeholders and advancing…

Florent Malouda, former Chelsea and France national team footballer attends the opening DSW August edition kicked off with Run IN, Dubai’s first indoor half marathon The month-long event features nine core sports, elite academy programmes, enhanced sporting and fitness facilities, and innovative experiences for Dubai’s community Dubai, UAE – 5August2025: Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination, has officially launched its August edition, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of sports, fitness, and community engagement. DSW wasinauguratedby HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council; Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre;…

The strategic alliance of two trusted jewellery icons powers the brands rapid GCC expansion. Dubai – 05 August 2025: Titan Company Limited, part of the Tata Group and parent company of Tanishq, is prepared to lead the retail jewellery market in the GCC with its recent acquisition of a 67 percent stake in Damas Jewellery, the century-old Dubai-headquartered luxury jewellery retailer. Through this acquisition, Titan Company Limited is making a bold move to deepen its footprint in the Gulf region. In a statement, Titan emphasised that this partnership brings together two of the most trusted names in jewellery retail, Tanishq…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –August 2025: This summer, Absolute Barbecues (AB’s), Dubai’s beloved barbecue buffet destination, is turning up the heat with weekday deals that are impossible to resist. Born in India from a passion for flame-grilled feasts and festive dining, AB’s brings together unlimited starters, mains, and desserts in a vibrant, carnival-inspired setting. From now until 31 August 2025, diners can indulge in a lavish spread at special summer prices: Lunch Buffet (Monday–Thursday):AED 60 per personServed from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Dinner Buffet (Monday–Thursday): AED 75 per personServed from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm “Dubai diners crave bold…

Acquisition accelerates Cloudera’s mission to enable enterprises to take back control of their data estates across any environment Dubai, UAE,  August 5, 2025 – Cloudera, the only data and AI platform company that brings the cloud anywhere, today announced its acquisition of Taikun, a leading platform provider for managing Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With this move, Cloudera accelerates the deployment and delivery of the complete Cloudera platform, including Data Services and AI anywhere – from the public clouds to on-prem data centers to sovereign and air-gapped environments – all through a unified control plane. As…