Yearly Archives: 2024

Fashion & Trends

Being Human Clothing Expands UAE Presence with Second Store in City Centre Sharjah

Founded by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Being Human Clothing stands apart in Fashion category by standing up for its values of Conscious Fashion

Sharjah, UAE: Following the successful launch of its flagship store in City Centre Deira, Dubai, Being Human Clothing, is pleased to announce the opening of its second store in the UAE at City Centre Sharjah. This expansion reflects the brand’s growing presence in the region and underscores its commitment to combining fashion with a purpose.

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Business & Investments

New GPCA Initiative Seeks Startup Applications in Circular Economy and Climate Action

The submission deadline for the GPCA Startup Nexus, a brand-new networking platform by GPCA, has now been extended to 7 October 2024

Dubai, UAE, 2 October 2024 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new networking platform – the “GPCA Startup Nexus” – which will debut during the 18th Annual GPCA Forum from 3-4 December 2024 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.

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Health Care

Stress, Sleep, and Sugar: RAK Hospital Unveils the Hidden Connections in Diabetes Management

Stress triggers the release of adrenaline leading to elevated blood sugar levels

Poor sleep patterns, common among diabetics, can lead to irritability, sluggishness, hypertension, and difficulty managing blood sugar levels.

2 October 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE– RAK Hospital as part of its RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024 initiative hosted an enlightening session of its Diabeat webinar series, featuring Prof. Adrian Kennedy, Chief Wellness Officer at the hospital. The webinar delved into the critical connection between stress and diabetes, emphasizing the various stressors that can significantly impact blood sugar levels and overall health.

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Business & Investments

Gargash Group and Mashreq sign a strategic partnership on Sustainable Finance

Gargash Group Leverages Sustainable Financing to Bolster Comprehensive Sustainability Efforts

DUBAI, OCTOBER 2, 2024 — In a strategic step towards achieving its sustainability goals, Gargash Group, a leading business enterprise in the UAE, has partnered with Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region. This collaboration, officially inaugurated with an MoU signing ceremony at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District, was crystalized with their debut Green Loan that was extended earlier for a number of projects across Gargash Group. The two institutions are also in discussion on future ESG integration initiatives for the Group, including but not limited to other Sustainability-Linked facilities.

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Business & Investments

WizzFinancial appoints Samir Vidhate as CEO of Xpress Money

DUBAI [October 3rd, 2024]: WizzFinancial Group, a global fintech platform specializing in local payments and cross-border remittance, foreign exchange, lending, and payment gateway solutions, has announced the appointment of Samir Vidhate as Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Money, its B2B money services division. Based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Xpress Money is a key player in WizzFinancial’s expanding cross-border payments and lending ecosystem.

Samir Vidhate brings over two decades of experience in the cross-border payments and financial services industry, having previously led global expansions and established strong industry partnerships. His leadership will drive Xpress Money’s continued success, supporting its mission to deliver seamless, secure, and accessible financial services globally.

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