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Financing milestone marks one year of collaboration between the two platforms July 21,2025 , Dubai, UAE: Direct Debit System (DDS), the fintech platform for automated collections, licensed by the UAE Central Bank,is celebrating its one-year partnership with Beehive, the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the MENA region to be regulated by the DFSA. Vivek Harikrishnan, Head of Product & COO at Direct Debit System and Jason Stewart, Head of Partnerships and Products at Beehive The milestone comes as Beehive surpasses USD 1 billion in SME financing across the GCC. The year of collaboration has enabled Beehive to execute collections and…
Dubai, UAE: Popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ has announced that Emiratis now make up 35% of all localizable roles within the organization, reflecting its strong commitment to Emiratization and national talent development. CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi emphasized that Emiratization is central to Union Coop’s strategy, aligning with the UAE’s vision to strengthen Emirati presence in the private sector. He noted the cooperative’s focus goes beyond numbers, aiming to empower and professionally develop national talent. Union Coop offers tailored training programs, practical internships for university students, and dedicated roles for 80 national service and reserve personnel. It also runs leadership development…
Abu Dhabi – July 21, 2025Burtville Developments has announced the launch of its seventh residential project in Abu Dhabi: Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22, a hotel-branded residential project in partnership with Bab Al Qasr Hotel. Located along the canal waterfront in Al Raha Beach, the project brings together the privacy of upscale residential living with the comfort and convenience of hotel-style services. Construction officially began in early July 2025, with project completion and handover expected by the second quarter of 2029. The launch underscores Burtville’s continued expansion within Abu Dhabi’s growing real estate sector, responding to increasing demand…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21stJuly, 2025 BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, has officially secured its Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, for brokerage and custody activities. In a landmark achievement, BurjX becomes a fully regulateddigital asset brokerage platform to offer and support trading of over 100 digital assets, setting a new standard for market access, regulatory depth, and product breadth in the region. The UAE’s cryptocurrency market is projected to generate US$395.9 million in revenue in 2025, with the user…
MAHY Khoory Automotive drives OMODA & JAECOO Launch at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE – The automotive scene in the capital just shifted into top gear. MAHY Khoory Automotive, the exclusive distributor of OMODA and JAECOO in Abu Dhabi and the Western Region, is revving up excitement with the continuation of its dynamic in-mall brand activation – this time itsat Marina Mall, one of the city’s most iconic lifestyle destinations. This immersive showcase invites visitors to experience the future of driving—bold, intelligentand unapologetically modern. From OMODA’s futuristic elegance to JAECOO’s rugged urban power, the activation delivers an up-close…
Dubai, UAE – July 21, 2025 – MERED, the international real estate developer redefining lifestyle through architecture, design, and innovation, has launched its Summer Internship Program as part of its Iconic Talents & Iconic Legends initiative. The program offers aspiring professionals practical, project-based experience within one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the world. Open to students and recent graduates from disciplines such as architecture, engineering, sales, project management, finance, and government relations, the internship offers a robust, hands-on learning experience. Participants will work alongside MERED’s in-house teams and gain exposure to its network of world-renowned partners, including Pininfarina,…
Spotlighting the Regional Leaders Driving Global Impact Across MENA The 2025 list features 104 regional leaders representing 100 Forbes Global 2000 companies. Executives hail from 42 nationalities, with India leading with 13 executives. Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar tops the ranking. Dubai, U.A.E. – July 16, 2025: Forbes Middle East has revealed the 13th edition of its flagship Global Meets Local ranking, spotlighting the regional heads of the world’s most influential multinational corporations who are not only steering complex business landscapes but actively shaping the Middle East and North Africa’s future across technology, logistics, finance, aerospace, and beyond. To compile this list,…
Smartphones are now the most popular cameras. According to a study, out of the trillions of photos taken in 2024, smartphone cameras account for 94% of them. Despite this growing number, there is still a quality gap between even the best smartphone cameras and the average mirrorless counterpart. Moreover, while the main cameras get a lot of love, the telephoto cameras on many smartphones are a travesty. The problem is the size and quality of the sensor itself. Camera sensors are often some of the priciest components in a smartphone, so brands tend to opt for lower-grade sensors for telephoto…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 July 2025: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is turning up the shopping thrill during its second dedicated retail season, the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS), with the return of the eagerly awaited GDSS Daily Surprises. From 18 July to 7 August, a brand-new surprise deal drops from leading brands across the city for one-day only – valid at only one of their locations from 10am until stocks last. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), exclusive offers, incredible limited-time savings, and discounts as deep as 90 per cent off promise shoppers a daily dose…
Direct submissions are open to government entities, the private sector, international organisations, and individuals Individual awards celebrate impactful changemakers and outstanding personal initiatives Communication professionals and social influencers are among the key target participants Opportunities are also available for youth, communication students, and media professionals Sharjah, July 18, 2025 The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2025, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has issued a final call for submissions ahead of the July 24 deadline. Entities and individuals from the UAE and across the region are invited to participate in one of the Arab world’s most prominent platforms…