Monthly Archives: May 2025

Technologies

Yango Group wins ‘Best Vendor’ award at Channel Summit META 2025 for Yasmina smart speakers

Dubai, UAE — [21 May 2025]: Yango Group, a global tech company, has been named the “Best Vendor” in the lifestyle category for its Yasmina smart speakers at Channel Summit META 2025. The company’s smart speakers are powered by the human-like AI assistant Yasmina that engages in intelligent conversations in both Arabic and English and features a wide range of functions — from curating educational and entertainment content to supporting smart home scenarios.

The smart speakers are powered by Yasmina, a culturally aware AI assistant fluent in both Arabic and English. Yasmina offers seamless support across daily routines, education, entertainment, and religious practices. With its ability to understand local dialects and respond in contextually appropriate ways, Yasmina is tailored to meet the needs of modern households in the UAE.

Swithin D’Silva, Head of Smart Devices in MENA, Yango Group

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Business & Investments

Yango Tech and Grand Hypermarkets Sign Strategic Partnership at Seamless Middle East 2025

Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2025: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering tailored advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses within Yango Group, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement at Seamless Middle East 2025 between Yango Tech Retail and Grand Hypermarkets, an international network of supermarkets and hypermarkets. The partnership will see the rollout of Yango Tech’s full e-grocery automation stack across Grand Hypermarkets’ operations in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and KSA.

Under the agreement, Grand Hypermarkets, an established name in the industry with over two decades of experience and over 95 outlets across GCC region, will adopt Yango Tech’s suite of retail technologies. Known as the regional destination for world-class FMCG, food & non-food essentials, department stores, and more, Grand will implement a custom-built client app, store order management system, and last-mile delivery platform. These tools, all powered by Yango Tech Retail’s advanced AI capabilities, aim to transform both the customer journey and operational efficiency across the retailer’s expanding footprint in the UAE and Kuwait.

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Technologies

Zoho and areeba Announce $5 million Strategic Partnership to Empower Businesses Across the Middle East

Collaboration to provide seamless digital transformation through an investment of USD 5 million in wallet credit for areeba customers to access Zoho’s solutions

Dubai, UAE-21 May, 2025 – Zoho, a leading global technology company, and areeba, a leading payment processing service provider in the Middle East, today announced a strategic partnership agreement aimed at fast-tracking digital transformation of businesses across the region. The MoU was signed in a ceremony at Seamless Dubai 2025 by Prem Anand Velumani, Associate Director, Strategic Alliances, Zoho Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Maher Mikati, CEO, areeba.

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Beauty

Dubai witnessed one of the largest and most important events in aesthetic medicine.

“Bio Aesthetics Trading Launches Lixoford’s 5th Generation Products for the First Time in the UAE”

 Bio Aesthetics Trading, a leading UAE-based aesthetic company, proudly announced the launch of its 5th Generation (5G) Lixoford products for the first time in the Middle East. The event was attended by a host of media professionals, social media influencers, doctors, specialists, and a host of distinguished guests. The event featured speeches from Bio Aesthetics executives and a group of specialists about the revolutionary new products.

Bio Aesthetics Trading, a leading UAE-based aesthetics company, pioneers and committed to excellency . This step comes as part of its vision to provide the latest, globally recognized aesthetics and regenerative medical solutions.

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Health Care

Dubai Resident Sheds 45.7 Kgs, Wins AED 13,800 as Overall Champion of RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025

Female Champion Title Goes to Pakistani National with 25 Kg Loss; Country’s Biggest Health Challenge Draws 24,000+ Participants

Steven Rock Wins Corporate Champions Trophy; Sharjah Ambassador School Triumphs in School Staff Category

May 21, 2025 | Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – In a powerful celebration of transformation, determination, and healthier living, RAK Hospital has announced the winners of the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025. Dubai resident and Indian national Amrith Raj, 31, emerged as the Male Champion with a staggering weight loss of 45.7 kilograms. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Spin Ghatai Muhammad Yaqoob, a Pakistani national also based in Dubai, claimed the Female Champion title with an inspiring 25-kilogram loss.

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