Monthly Archives: October 2024

Sports & Recreations

2024 Baseball United Arab Classic Schedule Released

Nine teams from the Middle East and South Asia to compete in four-day tournament, including India vs Pakistan on Friday, November 8th

DUBAI, UAE (October 9, 2024) – Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, announced the official schedule for the inaugural Baseball United Arab Classic national team tournament taking place Thursday, November 7th to Sunday, November 10th, at the new Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai. The new ballpark is located within The Sevens sports and entertainment complex, just minutes from the city center.

The competition will include the official national baseball teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Afghanistan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the newly formed UAE national baseball team. This is the largest tournament of its kind in the history of the region.

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Health Care

MPC Powered Thumbay Pharmacy Introduces Medication Counseling Center, Transforming Pharmacists into Educators and Patient Care Advocates

October 10, 2024, United Arab Emirates – Aimed at enhancing patient care through expert advice and support tailored to individual health needs, Thumbay Pharmacy in collaboration with Modern Pharmaceutical Company (MPC) and the College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical University, has introduced medications counselling center at Thumbay University Hospital, Al Jurf branch. These services provide patients with the opportunity to consult with qualified clinical pharmacists who will offer guidance on medication management, health, wellness and lifestyle choices.

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Technologies

Dubai World Trade Centre, RTA, and Dubai Police Unite for Seamless Citywide Operations for GITEX Global 2024

  • Integrated operational, security and traffic plans to provide a seamless experience for the tens of thousands of visitors expected at the two main event locations: Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour
  • All government employees, exhibitors, and visitors are encouraged to use public transport options such as RTA buses, the metro, and taxis
  • Thousands of parking spaces are available at the exhibition sites and nearby alternative locations, with shuttle buses available to transport visitors to and from the exhibition

Dubai, UAE, 10 October 2024: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today announced the completion of preparations for the highly anticipated GITEX Global 2024 – the world’s largest tech and start up event, taking place at DWTC (14 – 18 October) and Dubai Harbour (13 – 16 October). DWTC, in collaboration with Dubai Events Security Committee, Dubai Police, and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced comprehensive preparations of operational and security plans to ensure a smooth and secure citywide experience for exhibitors and visitors during the event. Focusing on traffic management, visitor and exhibitor safety, and overall experience reflects Dubai’s leading position in hosting world-class mega events.

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Business & Investments

Visa Introduces the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform 

Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) is a new product that helps banks issue fiat-backed tokens. BBVA will use VTAP to create tokens on the public Ethereum blockchain with expected live pilots in 2025.

UAE, Dubai, 9 October, 2024 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is helping to bridge existing fiat currencies with blockchains through the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help financial institutions issue and manage fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks. The VTAP solution is available on the Visa Developer Platform for participating financial institution partners, to create and experiment with their own fiat-backed tokens in a VTAP sandbox.

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