Monthly Archives: July 2024

Shopping & Promotions

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON TOP BRANDS WITH DSS DAILY SURPRISES

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23July 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. Organised 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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Business & Investments

Bitget Collaborates with Upland to Launch Its First Metaverse Headquarters with 888 Exclusive Properties

Global, 23rd July 2024 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, and Upland, the leading immersive Layer1 gaming platform, are excited to announce a strategic partnership centered around the launch of the utility token SPARKLET on Ethereum. This collaboration will include the establishment of Bitget’s virtual headquarters in the metaverse built by Upland, with extensive token airdrops and rewards for both Upland and Bitget communities. 

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Featured

PetroChina signs on to the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter; Member companies comprising 42% of global oil production committed to joint efforts in reducing carbon emissions

Chinese state-run company joins COP28-launched global industry drive to decarbonize oil and gas sector.

WUHAN, 22 JULY 2024 – PetroChina today became the newest Signatory of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), joining more than 50 oil and gas producers committed to reducing emissions. With PetroChina joining the OGDC, the Charter’s Signatories now represent more than 42% of global oil production.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, said:

“We launched the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter at COP28 in recognition of the need for inclusivity and transparency. We must bring everyone in to be accountable and responsible for climate action, and that includes including oil & gas companies into the conversation and making them active drivers of practical solutions to keep 1.5C within reach.”

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Food & Dining

XPRIZE and ASPIRE Address Global Food Security with Alternative Protein Breakthroughs; Hosts Final Phase of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion Competition in Abu Dhabi

  • XPRIZE’sfour-year international Feed the Next Billion competition culminates to find next best alternative to chicken and fish protein
  • Six finalist teams compete for a share of US $10 million prize pool
  • Abu Dhabi to host finals testing, judging and awarding phase of the global challenge

Abu Dhabi, UAE –22 July 2024: XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, an international scale competition set to find tomorrow’s protein alternatives, hosts its final phase in Abu Dhabi. Experts in food science, sustainability, and culinary arts make up the judging panel, tasked with selecting the best performing team from the six finalists. This comes at the conclusion of a four-year-long competition to find the best protein alternative to chicken and fish.

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Health Care

WHO Regional Director Visits Dubai Humanitarian Highlighting Emergency Response Collaboration

Dubai, UAE, 22nd July 2024 – Dubai Humanitarian welcomed Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, during her recent visit to the world’s largest humanitarian hub. Dr. Balkhy’s visit underscored the ongoing collaboration between Dubai Humanitarian and WHO in addressing global emergencies, particularly the ongoing crises in Gaza and Sudan.

Empowering Global Health Initiatives

Dr. Balkhy met with the Dubai Humanitarian team and WHO staff, acknowledging their relentless efforts in supporting WHO’s mission to provide critical health services during emergencies. She toured the warehousing facilities, including the showroom, the cold chain, the kitting center, and the Knowledge and Development Center, witnessing firsthand the support and resources offered by Dubai Humanitarian, which has been crucial in facilitating swift and effective responses to urgent health needs.

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