Collaboration to expand accessible and inclusive financial services across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan
Mete Guney, Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard and Kaan Terzioglu, CEO, VEON Group
Dubai, July 3, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator and Mastercard collaborate to accelerate the development of inclusive, intelligent and accessible financial services across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
DDSC has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Central Bank of the UAE to partner with selected VARA-regulated exchange platforms and make DDSC available on their platforms
The approval supports DDSC’s expansion beyond institutional settlement, paving the way for broader adoption across retail, merchant and business payment use cases through selected regulated platforms.
The UAE dirham-backed stablecoin is issued through the collaboration between IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Sirius International Holding, and settles on ADI Chain.
The milestone further reinforces the UAE’s position as a global leader in regulated digital assets and next-generation financial infrastructure.
· Officially introduces HQ Elite, an elevated collection of limited office spaces within each HQ development
· Announces Wadi Villas construction up by 26% since January 2026; on track for handover later this year
Dubai, UAE – [July 3, 2026] – Arista Properties has officially broken ground on HQ, its flagship commercial development in Al Furjan, marking a significant milestone for the award-winning project that is scheduled for handover in Q4 2027.
From Left to right – Shailesh Bhandari, Director JRHP, Ritesh Jamaiyar, Director JRHP, Puneet Ahuja, MD Arista Properties, Sajal Garg, Co-founder, Arista Properties, Mudit Jain, Co-founder, Arista Properties, Ankit Garg, Co-founder, Arista Properties, and Aamer Quazi, Project Development Ops Head, Arista Properties.
The ground-breaking reinforces Arista’s commitment to delivering on its promises while signalling unwavering confidence in the UAE’s long-term growth story. At a time when regional uncertainty has prompted caution across industries, Arista has maintained construction momentum across its portfolio, reflecting the same resilience, optimism and future-focused outlook championed by the UAE’s leadership.
Construction at Wadi Villas by Arista has reached nearly 70% completion, with close to 20% additional construction completed over the past three months, underscoring the developer’s ability to execute consistently and maintain project timelines without interruption; on track for handover later this year.
TIMELESS Luxury Lounge Redefines the Future of Sports Viewing in Dubai with an Unparalleled Luxury Hospitality Experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
FIFA World Cup 2026™, TIMELESS Luxury Lounge proudly unveils a revolutionary concept for enjoying live sporting events, one that seamlessly combines the excitement of world-class football with Dubai’s renowned standards of luxury hospitality.
At a time when traditional sports bars are often associated with crowded spaces, excessive noise, and limited privacy, TIMELESS introduces a sophisticated alternative where every match becomes an exclusive lifestyle experience. Guests can enjoy the world’s biggest sporting events from elegant private lounges, complete with personal screens, impeccable service, and an atmosphere designed for absolute comfort and discretion.
Located in Meera Tower, Al Habtoor City, Business Bay, TIMELESS Luxury Lounge has rapidly established itself as one of Dubai’s premier lifestyle destinations, welcoming business leaders, entrepreneurs, VIPs, residents, and international visitors seeking a refined environment that blends exclusivity, elegance, and exceptional hospitality.
Middle East and Africa Enterprises Prioritize Data Control and Sovereignty to Enable Trusted AI Growth
MEA leads EMEA in sovereignty execution but faces critical visibility gaps across complex ecosystems
DUBAI, UAE, 23 June, 2026 — New research from Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals that organizations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are taking a deliberate and disciplined approach to AI adoption, prioritizing data sovereignty, operational control, and cyber resilience to build trusted AI and data foundations as they accelerate digital transformation initiatives.
While AI remains a strategic priority across the region, MEA organizations are demonstrating a stronger commitment to governance and data control than many of their global counterparts. The research, conducted among enterprise IT, data, and security decision makers across Turkey, Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, as part of a larger EMEA wide study, found that organizations are placing sovereignty considerations at the heart of their AI and data strategies.
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