Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024

Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024

Winners received AED 120,000.00 in prize money with gifts.

Dubai, UAE:The Emaar Polo Cup 2024, held at the prestigious Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, concluded with a thrilling victory for the Bin Drai Polo Team. The much-anticipated event, sponsored by Emaar and renowned for its competitive spirit and high level of play, saw the Bin Drai Team emerge as champions, claiming the impressive AED 80,000.00 winner’s prize from the total purse of AED 120,000.00.

Winnersof the Emaar Polo Cup are presented with their trophies by Mr. Ahmad Saeed Al Falasi of Emaar and Lisa Matthews, General Manager of Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

The tournament, which began on January 4th, witnessed a congregation of top-tier polo teams, including the UAE Polo Team led by HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Polo Team, Bangash Polo, Lamar and Bin Drai Polo Team. The Final match was held between Bangash Polo and Bin Drai Polo team.

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Igloo closes US$36M Pre-Series C fundraise with 50% valuation increase

Igloo closes US$36M Pre-Series C fundraise with 50% valuation increase

  • The regional insurtech has closed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round to support its regional expansion via strategic acquisitions
  • The company has seen a 50 per cent rise in its valuation as it achieves significant business momentum in 2023, and moves closer to profitability in 2024
  • Funding led by global investment firm Eurazeo, through its insurtech fund backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, with participation from Openspace’s OSV+, and returning investor La Maison

UAE, January 15, 2024– Regional insurtechIgloo today announced that it has closed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round. Global investment firm Eurazeo, through its insurtech fund backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, led the investment. Openspace and La Maison, who previously participated in Igloo’s Series B and Series B+ fundraises, also joined in, reaffirming their confidence in the company’s strong business fundamentals. Eurazeo invested through its insurtech fund focused on innovative technologies and business ideas disrupting the insurance industry, whilst Openspace’s investment in this round comes via its mid-stage fund, OSV+, which is focused on the Series C and D rounds of transformative technology companies in Southeast Asia.

Matthieu Baret, Managing Partner – Venture at Eurazeo shared: “We are thrilled to invest in Igloo with the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif. With our investments in China, Indonesia, India, and Singapore, we’re extending our footprint with the ambition to become a leading player in Asia.”

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Sherpa Communications recognised among Communicate’s Best Places to Work 2024 in MENA region

Sherpa Communications recognised among Communicate’s Best Places to Work 2024 in MENA region

Dubai, UAE, 15th January 2024Sherpa Communications, an award-winning B2B-focused communications agency based in Dubai, has been featured among Communicate’s Best Place to Work 2024, a list of organisations in MENA’s marketing and advertising sector that are actively working to create a workplace dedicated to cultivating environments that attract, retain, and support top-tier talent.

Communicate Magazine, a leading voice in the marketing, advertising, and creative industries, had a refined process to gather insights and analyse organisations based on their workplace initiatives, employee benefits, opportunities for professional development, and commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in their operations. This helped them shortlist companies that upheld commendable work policies, culture, and practices. Selection for this list was determined through an anonymous survey completed by employees, serving as the key factor in the shortlisting process.

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Coach Andy Flower confident of strong title defence for Adani’s Gulf Giants at ILT20 Season 2

Coach Andy Flower confident of strong title defence for Adani’s Gulf Giants at ILT20 Season 2

Dubai, 15 January 2024: The International League T20 is around the corner, and the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants commenced their journey in season two with a jersey giveaway at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday, January 13. The event saw multiple star players from the team grace the occasion as head coach Andy Flower handed the jerseys to the likes of Carlos Braithwaite and Dominic Drakes and local talents like Sanchit Sharma and Aayan Khan.

Speaking at the event, the Zimbabwean legend shared his excitement for the upcoming season and was ready to defend the crown from season 1 of the ILT20. “We’re very proud to be a part of the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants. We haven’t got a whole team yet but we started training. Our group is together and it’s a proud moment to start the second season with the Adani Gulf Giants. We had an amazing season in 2023, obviously winning the inaugural tournament,” said Flower.

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Thriwe Launches ThriwePrime

Thriwe Launches ThriwePrime: An Exclusive Membership Program Transforming the Saudi Arabian Benefits Landscape

  • ThriwePrime, provides unparalleled access to premier brands across multiple sectors, offering discounted rates on services such as Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, and more.

Saudi Arabia, 14th January 2023 –Thriwe, a leading technology-driven B2B Benefits-As-A-Platform company, proudly announces the launch of ThriwePrime, an exclusive membership program designed for the KSA region. As part of its expansion into the Saudi market, ThriwePrimeoffers unparalleled access to a myriad of premier brands including Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, Mrsool, Careem, and more across Travel, Entertainment, Shopping, Digital, and Healthcare at exclusive discounted rates.

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