Daily Archives: July 18, 2025

Events

SGCA 2025 invites institutions and changemakers to compete and shape the future of communication

SGCA 2025 invites institutions and changemakers to compete and shape the future of communication Entries are open until 24 July 2025 via gca.sgmb.ae.

  • Direct submissions are open to government entities, the private sector, international organisations, and individuals
  • Individual awards celebrate impactful changemakers and outstanding personal initiatives
  • Communication professionals and social influencers are among the key target participants
  • Opportunities are also available for youth, communication students, and media professionals


Sharjah, July 18, 2025

The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2025, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has issued a final call for submissions ahead of the July 24 deadline. Entities and individuals from the UAE and across the region are invited to participate in one of the Arab world’s most prominent platforms recognising excellence in communication strategy and innovation.

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Shopping & Promotions

Great Dubai Summer Sale ‘Daily Surprises’ Are Here! Unlocking Limited-Time Mega Deals During DSS 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 July 2025: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is turning up the shopping thrill during its second dedicated retail season, the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS), with the return of the eagerly awaited GDSS Daily Surprises. From 18 July to 7 August, a brand-new surprise deal drops from leading brands across the city for one-day only – valid at only one of their locations from 10am until stocks last.

Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), exclusive offers, incredible limited-time savings, and discounts as deep as 90 per cent off promise shoppers a daily dose of unbeatable deals from their favourite brands across fashion, beauty, electronics, home, and more.

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Technologies

HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra with dual-telephoto lens and 1-inch camera sensor sets new photography benchmarks

Smartphones are now the most popular cameras. According to a study, out of the trillions of photos taken in 2024, smartphone cameras account for 94% of them. Despite this growing number, there is still a quality gap between even the best smartphone cameras and the average mirrorless counterpart. Moreover, while the main cameras get a lot of love, the telephoto cameras on many smartphones are a travesty.

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Sports & Recreations

Cricketing Icons Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan Join the Super 60 Legends USA Participation in International Lineup

Srilanka’s Thisara and Bangladesh’s Shakib to Bring Their All-Round Capabilities to Light Up 60 Ball Format in Upcoming Super 60 Legends USA Tournament

16th July 2025; Super 60 Legends USA recently added Srilanka’s and Bangladesh’s powerful all rounder participation from Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan in the inaugural edition. The Super 60 Legends USA Tournament has been committed towards encouraging international participation for the broader mission of encouraging competitive cricket in its 60-ball format for the August calendar.

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Business & Investments

Kuwait’s Real-Time Payment Scheme WAMD Surpasses 1 Million Accounts in First Year

WAMD onboards 30% of Kuwait’s banked population in first 3 months; real-time transactions powered by KNET and ACI Worldwide up more than 12x since 2024

16 July, 2025—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, and the Shared Electronic Banking Services Company “KNET”, the provider of electronic payment services in Kuwait, today announced that WAMD, Kuwait’s real-time payment system, recorded significant growth in the number of transactions executed since its launch in June of 2024, making WAMD one of the world’s most rapidly adopted real-time payment initiatives.

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