Daily Archives: July 14, 2023

Business & Investments

Standard Chartered Bank enters into sale agreements with Access Bank Plc (Access)

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Standard Chartered Bank enters into sale agreements with Access Bank Plc (Access)

London, United Kingdom – 14 July 2023:  Standard Chartered Bank and Access Bank Plc (Access) have entered into agreements for the sale of Standard Chartered’s shareholding in its subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, and its Consumer, Private & Business Banking business in Tanzania. Each transaction remains subject to the approval of the respective local regulators and the banking regulator in Nigeria. 

The announcement was made today at Standard Chartered’s Headquarters in London in the presence of senior representatives from both banks. Signed by, Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO, Africa & Middle East, Standard Chartered and, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc. The agreement with Access for the sale of the bank’s business in Sub-Saharan Africa is in line with Standard Chartered’s global strategy, aimed at achieving operational efficiencies, reducing complexity, and driving scale.

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Shopping & Promotions

Behind the Scenes at Dubai Summer Surprises

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Behind the Scenes at Dubai Summer Surprises

Retail, raffles and entertainment: a look behind the curtain of Dubai’s summer extravaganza

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 July 2023: After a quarter of a century of seasonal shopping bargains, headline musical acts and entertainment, restaurant and hotel mega deals and hundreds of millions of dirhams in prizes, this year’s 26th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises is fully loaded and ready to explode into life to bring 10 weeks of entertainment and retail deals to the city.

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Travel & Tourism

Mastercard and Nirvana Travel and Tourism partner to provide innovative payment solutions and customize online travel bookings

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Mastercard and Nirvana Travel and Tourism partner to provide innovative payment solutions and customize online travel bookings

Dubai, UAE; 14 July 2023:  Mastercard and Nirvana Travel and Tourism – one of the UAE’s leading travel and tourism management company – have joined forces in an exclusive collaboration aimed at providing a unique payment solution to customers who book travel services in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan. This is a game-changing collaboration that will revolutionize and further facilitate travel for both the corporate and leisure traveller, making it easier and more convenient than ever before.

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Business & Investments

Dubai based Nakheel curates luxury summer pop up at Harrods, London

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Dubai based Nakheel curates luxury summer pop up at Harrods, London

London, UK; 14 July 2023: Nakheel, the world-leading real estate master developer, is showcasing its developments at Harrods, the world’s leading luxury department store, in London.

Until 29 July 2023, Nakheel will host a pop-up stand on the fifth floor, in conjunction with Harrods Estates and will also be featured in seven ground floor window displays until 3 August 2023.

Nakheel landmark projects include a portfolio of mega developments and master communities with residential, retail, hospitality and leisure facilities that offer an unparalleled lifestyle and amenities and are pivotal to realising Dubai’s future vision.

Rasha Hasan, Chief Commercial Officer at Nakheel, said: “Our partnership with Harrods is a natural fit for the Nakheel brand as we are both committed to elevating lifestyles through luxurious experiences. Our pop-up stand will enable us to bring Nakheel’s waterfront projects to a wider regional and international audience, attracting investors while also sharing the incredible growth story of Dubai.”

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Food & Dining

Sumo Sushi & Bento Listings

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July 2023

Sumo Sushi & Bento, the originator of family-friendly sushi dining in the UAE and throughout the region, is thrilled to announce a series of special offers for the month of July. With a delectable selection of Japanese cuisine and exciting activities, Sumo Sushi & Bento aims to provide an unforgettable dining experience for its valued customers.

Sumo Epic Meals

Experience the ultimate culinary delight with our Sumo Epic Meals. For just 70 AED, you can choose any two items from our extensive menu, including classic Bentos like Teriyaki chicken, assorted tempura, garlic prawn, and BBQ Beef, along with a range of sushi rolls, such as crunchy California, spicy tuna, and sweet potato crunch roll. Vegetarian options are also available. This offer is exclusively available for delivery through our mobile app.

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