Monthly Archives: July 2024

Shopping & Promotions

Discover Teqball: The Sport making its debut at Dubai Sports World this summer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2024: Are you a football enthusiast looking to spice up your game? For an exciting blend of athleticism and strategy, look no further than Teqball. This rapidly growing sport combines the fast-paced action of football with the tactical precision of table tennis, in a dynamic, low-impact activity suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Every summer, Dubai Sports World offers new sports, events and attractions to Dubai’s community during the three-month-long sporting event spread across 300,000 sq ft of indoor, air-conditioned space at Dubai World Trade Centre.  This year, Teqball, sponsored by Admiral World Sports is making its debut. Played on a specially curved table that resembles a table tennis table, the sport requires players to use any part of their body except their hands and arms to return the ball. This unique setup enhances coordination, agility, and strategic thinking. With elements of football, table tennis, and volleyball, Teqball is a versatile and engaging experience that challenges both physical and mental abilities.

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Business & Investments

Tim Hortons Announces Strategic Partnership with Union Coop

Dubai, UAE – 30th of July 2024: Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Union Coop, the leading consumer cooperative in the UAE. This innovative collaboration promises to blend the best of both worlds, enhancing community connections and delivering unparalleled value to customers.

In a landmark moment that signifies the dawn of a new era, Mr. Hesham Almekkawi, CEO of Tim Hortons Middle East, and Mr.Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, celebrated this partnership with a symbolic handshake, setting the stage for exciting ventures ahead.

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Travel & Tourism

Amsaan Accessible Tours Debuts ‘Travel with Bova’ for Global Deaf Travellers

Dubai, UAE, 30 July 2024 – Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), a leader in inclusive tourism for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, has launched “Travel with Bova,” a project dedicated to providing guided tours conducted entirely in sign language. This transformative initiative marks a milestone in inclusive tourism and is launched from the UAE, a key destination for AAT.

Benefiting both the tourism ecosystem and Deaf travellers while syncing with the UAE government, “Travel with Bova” offers unique guided tours around the world, led by Volodymyr Bozhko, also known as Bova, a senior Deaf tour guide with over 15 years of experience.

Bova has guided tourists from various countries using International Sign Language, including the USA, China, and former CIS countries among others, and boasts extensive knowledge of European destinations, exotic islands, and Southeast Asian countries. He has organised long combined tours where travellers can visit multiple countries in one trip. Bova will be joined by another expert guide, Dmytro, who has visited over 50 countries and understands the needs of discerning Deaf tourists.

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Education

Canadian University Dubai accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

ICAEW accreditation to boost students’ professional development and employability

July 30,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai has earned accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), enabling students to fast-track their professional qualifications and boost their long-term career prospects. Accreditation from this globally renowned and respected organization will also open doors to specialized training, networking, and graduate employment opportunities, for students aiming to pursue a career in the accounting and finance field.

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Technologies

LG CALLS FOR DEVELOPERS TO PARTICIPATE IN LG webOS HACKATHON 2024

Selected Finalists to Receive Funding to Develop and Launch Their Gaming or Lifestyle App on LG Smart TVs   

DUBAI, July 29, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) announced a call for participants for its annual global webOS hackathon, with a focus this year on AI-based solutions and gaming services. Developers worldwide are invited to apply and submit their apps for a chance to win a significant monetary prize along with the opportunity to present onstage to LG executives in Seoul, South Korea, this September.

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