Union Coop Relaunches Tamayaz Loyalty Program with Exciting New Features on Existing App

Dubai, UAE – April 24, 2025 — Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, is proud to announce the official relaunch of its flagship loyalty program, Tamayaz, now enhanced with a host of new digital features and rewards all accessible through the existing Union Coop App.

Originally launched in 2012, Tamayaz has been a cornerstone of Union Coop’s customer engagement strategy, offering shoppers valuable rewards and discounts. The newly revamped version takes the loyalty experience to a new level by offering a personalized, interactive, and app-powered journey for members.

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Renowned luxury Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Ejjeh 1926, Amer Ejjeh, is set to host an exclusive trunk show from April 27 to 30, 2025

Renowned luxury Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Ejjeh 1926, Amer Ejjeh, is set to host an exclusive trunk show from April 27 to 30, 2025 in the prestigious enclave of Kattameya Heights, Cairo, showcasing the latest summer collection.

The event marks a significant chapter in the brand’s ongoing regional expansion and represents a bold step forward in reshaping the bespoke menswear landscape across the Arab world.

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TiE Women MENA 2025 launches sixth edition

TiE Women MENA 2025 launches sixth edition to champion the next generation of women entrepreneurs

Applications open until June 15, 2025, inviting women-led startups across MENA to join a transformative entrepreneurial journey

Dubai, UAE – 24 April 2025 The Dubai chapter of TiE Global has officially launched the sixth annual TiE Women MENA 2025 competition, an empowering initiative designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs across the region. The program runs five parallel tracks: TiE Women Emirati, TiE Women UAE, TiE Women Saudi Arabia, TiE Women Egypt, and TiE Women Rest of MENA.

The competition kicks off with an application phase open until June 15, 2025. Through multiple rounds of screening, an impartial jury comprising TiE Dubai Charter Members will identify the most innovative ventures across the five tracks. Shortlisted entries will move forward to regional competitions in September, with finalists presenting their startups in a series of competitive pitch events. Winners from each track will then advance to the MENA finals, set to take place during Expand North Star at GITEX Global in Dubai Harbour this October. The journey concludes with the Global Finals, to be hosted at the TiE Global Summit in Jaipur, India, in December.

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Milano by Danube Takes Centre Stage at the 137th Canton Fair in China

Guangzhou, China, April 2024: Milano by Danube, the leading brand renowned for bath and home solutions, is making a powerful impact at the 137th Canton Fair, taking place during Phase 2, from April 23 to 27, 2025, in Guangzhou, China. As a flagship brand of the Danube Group, Milano is showcasing its advanced water heaters—highlighting its leadership in innovation and quality within the water heating sector.

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Where stories cross borders and sketches spark joy: Cristina Pieropan at SCRF 2025

At the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, young audiences explore storytelling and illustration with the award-winning artist behind This is Not a Panther

Sharjah, April 24, 2025 

On the opening day of the 16th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), children as young as four gathered for a session with Cristina Pieropan, the renowned Italian illustrator whose latest book, This is Not a Panther, made its regional debut at the 12-day event. That the book is written in Spanish, illustrated by an Italian artist, and is being showcased in the UAE says much about the festival’s reach – and its quiet mission to foster cross-cultural understanding from the earliest years.

Sitting amongst her attentive audience, Cristina’s warmth filled the room. “This is a real story – my story,” she told the children, her words lovingly translated into Arabic by a festival volunteer. The book recounts a young Cristina’s desire for an unusual pet: a panther, inspired by an old book from her grandfather’s library. “My family gave me many presents – a parrot, a kitten, a dog – but not a panther,” she recounted, her tale sparking giggles.

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