Monthly Archives: March 2025

Sports & Recreations

Special Olympics UAE Athlete Mina Al Mazrouei Raises the Special Olympics Flag at Opening ceremony of Turin 2025 Games

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 March 2025: Mina Al Mazrouei, a Special Olympics UAE athlete, raised the Special Olympics flag during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games – Turin 2025, which kicked off yesterday evening in Italy.

This participation serves as a reaffirmation of the significant progress made by Special Olympics UAE in using sports to integrate people of determination into society.

Furthermore, the selection of an athlete from Special Olympics UAE, from among 1,500 athletes and unified partners from 102 countries, highlights the international recognition of the UAE’s unwavering support for people of determination and its continuous efforts to provide them with opportunities for active participation in global sports events.

His Excellency Talal Al Hashemi, National Director of Special Olympics UAE and Head of the UAE Delegation to Turin 2025, said: “Since the Abu Dhabi 2019 Games, we have witnessed a new era of empowerment and excellence for people of determination in the field of sports. We have focused on investing in the strategy of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges, as adopted by our leadership. Today, we are all proud as we see our athlete Mina Al Mazrouei representing her country in the best possible way. This achievement reflects the hard work and specialist training programs that the athletes have benefited from.”

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Ramadan Kareem

Sharjah’s Ramadan Majlis 2025

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi
Sharjah’s Ramadan Majlis 2025 convenes leaders of government and key sectors to discuss sustainable growth in UAE’s industrial powerhouse

The gathering included leaders from diverse sectors including investment, tourism, manufacturing, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Bodour Al Qasimi cites innovation, sustainability, and collaboration as keys to Sharjah’s resilient future.

  • This year’s Majlis was organised by Shurooq, Invest in Sharjah, Sheraa, and SRTIP and held in Mleiha.
  • Invest in Sharjah and SRTI Park sign MoU and launch ‘Innovate in Sharjah’ platform to support innovation.
  • Sheraa and Emarat sign MoU to support startups, investment, and entrepreneurship.
  • An MoU was also penned between Invest in Sharjah and Alef Group highlighting opportunities in the emirate’s expanding freehold property market.

Sharjah, March 9, 2024

Graced by the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah; the Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened on Thursday in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing.

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Business & Investments

WoodShow Global: A Premier Platform Driving Innovation and Investment in the Woodworking Industry

  • DIFAC Returns for Its 7th Edition Alongside the WoodShow
  • 100% of Both Exhibitions’ Space Fully Booked, Reflecting Strong Industry Demand.

Dubai, UAE, 6 March 2025: Dubai WoodShow, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry, continues to attract top-tier companies and industry professionals.

The highly anticipated 21st edition of the event will take place from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, welcoming over 15,000 visitors from around the world. This premier exhibition serves as a vital hub for knowledge exchange, showcasing the latest innovations, trends, and technologies while fostering new partnerships and strengthening existing business relationships.

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Technologies

BKN301 engages with business leaders at Web Summit Qatar 2025, set to address region’s demands for advanced fintech solutions

March 06, 2025: BKN301, a London-based Banking-as-a-Service technology provider dedicated to empowering the financial industry and operating in EMEA markets, networked with regional fintech and banking entities at Web Summit Qatar 2025 to identify evolving trends and address the growing demand for advanced solutions in the MENA region.

After recently setting up its Qatar office as the main headquarters in the MENA region, BKN301 leveraged this summit to connect with industry leaders across banks, fintech, neobanks, digital banks and blockchain companies. The company highlighted the benefits of its advanced fintech solutions, including the BaaS Orchestrator platform, to businesses interested in enhancing financial services and providing value-added offerings to end consumers. These efforts are aligned with the company’s broader aim to enhance financial inclusion in the region where the fintech market size is expected to reach USD 1.66 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.71 per cent to reach USD 2.63 billion by 2030.

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WiSER Calls for Accelerated Action to Invest in Female Entrepreneurs Driving the Global Sustainable Economy  

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  • WiSER’s new White Paper highlights importance of investing in female entrepreneurs driving the global sustainable economy, emphasizing gender-focused financing and inclusive policies
  • AI and mentorship programs must be expanded to empower female entrepreneurs in climate sector
  • Policy changes and targeted investments are critical for equitable sustainable solutions for women in the Global South
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