UAE fintech Aura partners with Reem Finance to improve SME cash flow through innovative credit products

·         The partnership allows Aura to leverage Reem Finance’s financial services infrastructure and license to provide invoice financing to UAE SMEs on a larger scale

22nd July 2024, Dubai, UAE: Aura, a fintech company dedicated to improving SME cash flow through innovative credit solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Reem Finance, a leading UAE-based financial institution to leverage the latter’s lending capabilities to expand Aura’s SME financing platform specifically within the UAE market.

The partnership is set to tackle the substantial credit gap facing SMEs in the UAE, in line with Aura’s goal of offering instant access to funds through invoice discounting. Aura’s solution is particularly vital in a market where over 50% of B2B transactions are conducted on trade credit, often with extended payment terms that hinder SME growth.

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A2RL Soars to New Heights: Launches Autonomous Drone Racing Championship Worth US$1MnPrize Pool

Abu Dhabi-UAE: 25July 2024 –The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), which made its impressive debut this April at the Yas Marina Circuit, has announced the next phase of its challenge with the Drone Champions League (DCL), the world’s premier professional drone racing organization. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the A2RL Drone Race continues to advance the frontiers of autonomous technology, merging human skill with innovative advancements in autonomous flight.

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ENJOY EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON TOP BRANDS WITH DSS DAILY SURPRISES

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25July 2024:Dubai shopping malls and retail hotspots are buzzing with big savings as Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2024 brings even more exclusive savings and one-day-only discounts with the fourth week of the DSS Daily Surprises. Organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), residents and visitors can discover limited-time deals on a leading brand every day until 4 August.

Shoppers should keep a close eye on the Dubai Summer Surprises website or @StyledByDubai Instagram page and act fast, as the exclusive offers will be unveiled just 24-hours in advance.

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SBA opens submissions for SIBF Awards 2024 in recognition of literary excellence

The prestigious awards with a prize pool of AED 625,000 celebrate authors, publishers, and translators. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2024.

Sharjah, July 24, 2024,

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened applications for Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards 2024, a prestigious initiative that honours authors, publishers and translators for their contributions to Arabic and international literature.

The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2024, and the winners will be announced during the grand opening ceremony of the 43rd edition of SIBF. This annual event aims to celebrate and promote literary talents, foster a culture of reading, and advance the global publishing industry.

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UAE Reaffirms Support for Sustainable Finance and Climate Action Empowerment at COP28-G20

UAE Reaffirms Support for Sustainable Finance and Climate Action Empowerment at COP28-G20

On sidelines of FMCBG meetings

  • Developing financial structure for accessible and affordable sustainable finance
  • Exploring investment opportunities for climate action and private Sector financing
  • Reviewing the role of multilateral development banks in financing

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 25, 2024:

His Excellency Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to sustainable finance and collaboration with Brazil, the current Chair of G20, to achieve climate finance goals, emphasising that finance has been and is still key for enabling climate action.

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