Monthly Archives: July 2025

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35% Emiratization: Union Coop Focuses on Social Responsibility and National Talent Development

Dubai, UAE:

Popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ has announced that Emiratis now make up 35% of all localizable roles within the organization, reflecting its strong commitment to Emiratization and national talent development.

CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi emphasized that Emiratization is central to Union Coop’s strategy, aligning with the UAE’s vision to strengthen Emirati presence in the private sector. He noted the cooperative’s focus goes beyond numbers, aiming to empower and professionally develop national talent.

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Business & Investments

Beehive and Direct Debit System partnership fuels $1 billion in digital SME funding

Financing milestone marks one year of collaboration between the two platforms

July 21,2025 , Dubai, UAE: Direct Debit System (DDS), the fintech platform for automated collections, licensed by the UAE Central Bank,is celebrating its one-year partnership with Beehive, the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the MENA region to be regulated by the DFSA.

Vivek Harikrishnan, Head of Product & COO at Direct Debit System and Jason Stewart, Head of Partnerships and Products at Beehive

The milestone comes as Beehive surpasses USD 1 billion in SME financing across the GCC. The year of collaboration has enabled Beehive to execute collections and repayments in a paperless, secure, and instantly reconcilable environment, by replacing legacy cheque-based processes with DDS’s fully digital direct debit solution, powered by UAE PASS.


Direct Debit System is the UAE’s first Central Bank–licensed platform offering digital, paperless direct-debit collections from bank accounts and credit cards

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Business & Investments

Forbes Middle East Unveils the 13th Edition of its Global Meets Local Ranking

Spotlighting the Regional Leaders Driving Global Impact Across MENA

  • The 2025 list features 104 regional leaders representing 100 Forbes Global 2000 companies.
  • Executives hail from 42 nationalities, with India leading with 13 executives.
  • Amazon’s Ronaldo Mouchawar tops the ranking.

Dubai, U.A.E. – July 16, 2025: Forbes Middle East has revealed the 13th edition of its flagship Global Meets Local ranking, spotlighting the regional heads of the world’s most influential multinational corporations who are not only steering complex business landscapes but actively shaping the Middle East and North Africa’s future across technology, logistics, finance, aerospace, and beyond.

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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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