Daily Archives: June 11, 2024

Business & Investments

New InfluAnswer Arabia report shows rising activism among MENA influencers

New InfluAnswer Arabia report shows rising activism among MENA influencers with 63% posting more about causes they care about

  • In its new InfluAnswer Arabia report, Weber Shandwick shares insights related to topics on the minds of MENA’s content creators, and how brands can build closer relationships
  • Thoughts about artificial intelligence in content are mostly uncertain or neutral, although influencers with clear views are twice as likely to be positive than negative
  • Over half of influencers (55%) rate Dubai as the region’s most instagrammable city, followed by Riyadh (14%) and Cairo (6%)
  • 78% of influencers believe Saudi Arabia is presently the region’s most exciting place for transformative developments
Continue reading New InfluAnswer Arabia report shows rising activism among MENA influencers →
Business & Investments

IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders

IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders

  • RBI Delegation addressed in Dubai, the mechanism of cross border transaction between UAE and India in local currencies (AED vs INR)

11th June 2024, UAE:  Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai, along with representatives from the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, showcased significant advancements in digital payments and currency settlement mechanisms at a recent conclave in their efforts to enhance economic collaboration and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.

Continue reading IBPC Event to Promote LCTSM/UPI-IPP Platform Adoption for Businesses and Traders →
Business & Investments

Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues expansion spree; Unveils New Showrooms in Bahrain and Kerala, India

Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues expansion spree; Unveils New Showrooms in Bahrain and Kerala, India

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has unveiled their new showrooms at City Centre Bahrain and Perambra, Kerala, India.

The Bahrain showroom was inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, the Director General of the Institute of Public Administration, Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of Mr. Sakkeer Parappurath, Regional Head – Bahrain, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Mohammed Rafeeq, Zonal Head – Bahrain, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; other senior management team members from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, customers and well-wishers.

Continue reading Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues expansion spree; Unveils New Showrooms in Bahrain and Kerala, India →
Business & Investments

CEO Clubs Commitment to Innovation Reaches New Heights at Lunch Meeting Focused on AI

CEO Clubs Commitment to Innovation Reaches New Heights at Lunch Meeting Focused on AI

Dubai, UAE – June 5, 2024: CEO Clubs Network’s dedication to innovation reached new heights during their Lunch Meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai. The event, focused on “Envisioning AI in the Next One to Two Years: Catalyzing Innovation Across Diverse Industries,” was attended by over 60 members and guests, including global leaders, diplomats, and VIPs, including H.E. Marie Ndjeka Opombo ,Ambassador, Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. Ersoy Erbay, Commercial Attache, Turkiye, H.E. Onur Saylan, Consul General, Turkiye, H.E. Bilal Unverdi, Treasury and finance Attache, Turkiye, H.E. Henry Zvikaramba, Counsulate General, Zimbabwe , H.E. Ashish Kumar Sarkar, Commercial Counsellor, Bangladesh.

Dr. Tariq Nizami, Founder & CEO of CEO Clubs Network, welcomed attendees with a grand announcement: the 7th Edition Burj CEO Awards 2024 nominations are now open. The most anticipated prestigious event of the year will be hosted in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkiye, from October 22-26. The meeting included a recap of the past six years of the Burj CEO Awards and a short video highlighting the impact of AI.

Continue reading CEO Clubs Commitment to Innovation Reaches New Heights at Lunch Meeting Focused on AI →
Sports & Recreations

Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed commends Special Olympics UAE Athletes

Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed commends Special Olympics UAE Athletes

  • Special Olympics UAE concludes successful Inaugural UAE Games, held between June 7 and 10 at ADNEC
  • Strong competition for medals and top spots, among People of Determination clubs and centers, in badminton, basketball, bowling, football, electronic sports, and powerlifting.
  • Former UAE national football team stars, Subait Khater, Bashir Saeed, Abdul Rahim Juma, and Faisal Khalil, played a unified football match in support of Special Olympics UAE athletes.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 11, 2024

The inaugural Special Olympics UAE Games were concluded at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The event was held in two phases: on May 21 and 22 for unified schools with the participation of 400 athletes, and from June 7 to 10 with the participation of 600 athletes from People of Determination clubs and centers across the UAE.

The medal awarding ceremony was witnessed by H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General, the General Authority of Sports, H.E Talal Al Hashemi, National Director, Special Olympics UAE, President of the Organizing Committee of the Special Olympics UAE Games, H.E. Ayman Abdel Wahab

Continue reading Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed commends Special Olympics UAE Athletes →