Monthly Archives: July 2024

Travel & Tourism

Turkish Airlines Named “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” in World Finance’s Sustainability Awards 2024

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, continues to set an example in the aviation sector with its pioneering sustainability initiatives. Once again, Turkish Airlines has been honored with the “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” award by World Finance, marking the prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year.

Amid the significant challenges posed by the climate crisis to the aviation industry, Turkish Airlines stands out with its voluntary carbon offset platform CO2mission, use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), sustainable in-flight products, waste management practices, and the sustainable travel experience it offers to its passengers.

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Shopping & Promotions

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON TOP BRANDS WITH DSS DAILY SURPRISES

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22July 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 brandevery 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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Technologies

To boost safety and efficiency of wastewater treatment plants in Middle East

Wilo provides its latest biological sewage treatment solution, ‘Wilo-TP Control’system

  • The wastewater treatment plant solution by Wilo offers intelligent control, regulation and monitoring and ensures process optimisation.
  • Wilo’s innovative solution also aligns with the UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036 to ensure sustainable access to water.

July 22, 2024: Wilo Group, the leading manufacturer and digital pioneer in the pumps industry, uses its latest technology solution,‘Wilo-TP Control’ for easymanagement of wastewater treatment. The solution, powered by intelligent control and monitoring features, elevates the safety,efficiency and reliability standards of sewage treatment processes, ultimately contributing to water sustainability.

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Business & Investments

Alshaya Group and Mastercard partner to drive growth of GCC’s retail sector through Aura loyalty programme co-brand launches

Alshaya Group and Mastercard partner to drive growth of GCC’s retail sector through Aura loyalty programme co-brand launches

Multimarket partnership will see the launch of Alshaya Group’s loyalty programme Aura and Mastercard co-branded credit cards to offer customers benefits across more than 70 brands

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – 22ndJuly2024:Alshaya Group,one of theleading international retail franchiseoperators,has partnered with Mastercard to expand its award-winning loyalty programme, Aura. The partnership, which willsee the launch of an Aura co-branded credit cardin multiple markets over the next two years includingKuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, aims to drive growth of the retail sector across the GCC region and bring additional benefits to Aura members.

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Business & Investments

BlackRock Investment Institute establishes presence in the Middle East with appointment of Chief Strategist

  • Dedicated BlackRock Investment Institute presence in the United Arab Emirates reflects BlackRock’s commitment to clients in the Middle East
  • APAC Investment Strategist Ben Powell expands role to lead BII Middle East

22 July, Dubai:BlackRock today announced the appointment of Ben Powell as Chief Middle East & APAC Investment Strategist for BlackRock Investment Institute (BII), establishing a dedicated presence in the UAE to work with clients across the whole region.

BII generates proprietary research to provide insights on markets, macroeconomics, sustainability, geopolitics and portfolio construction to help BlackRock’s portfolio managers and clients navigate financial markets.  A tailored BII presence in the UAE that supports the entire Middle East will enhance BlackRock’s offering to clients by providing deeper, region-specific insights and facilitate the curation of region-specific content for BlackRock professionals globally.

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