Monthly Archives: August 2025

Sports & Recreations

Cricket lights up pulwama marking the opening of the Royal Premier League (RPL)

Dubai, UAE, August 2025:

The Pulwama Sports Stadium in India came alive under floodlights for the region’s first-ever day-night cricket match, marking the opening of the Royal Premier League (RPL).

The inaugural match, played on August 25 between Royal Gadool and Sultan Springs Baramulla, drew thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The atmosphere was electric, with fans filling the stands and even gathering on nearby rooftops to witness the landmark moment.

Organizers said the initiative aims to provide a professional platform for local cricket talent, nurture youth participation, and promote a vibrant sporting culture in the valley.

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Business & Investments

Nearly Half of UAE Investors See Gold as a Resilient Asset as Prices Post Best 15-Year Run

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 27, 2025

Gold is back in the spotlight after US President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking concerns about central bank independence and boosting haven demand. 

Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro shares:  It’s been a stellar year for gold, with the precious metal up 29%, making it one of the best performing assets in 2025 and its best year in 15 years. This builds on the 27% gain we saw in 2024, underpinned by rising investor allocations, uncertainty becoming the new normal, and consistent central bank buying. Owning a slice of the shiny metal is more accessible than ever. Instead of stashing away coins or bars in a vault, investors can now gain exposure via exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Business & Investments

Confidence among global accountants’ remains fragile despite Q2 rise

Index still at low level despite first improvement since Q2 2024

The ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed improving global confidence in Q2 2025, with the index reaching its highest since Q3 2024. That said, confidence among accountants is still at a low level by historical standards.

The New Orders and Capital Expenditure indices both declined modestly, although the former is at its historical average and the latter not much below. Meanwhile, the Employment Index improved and is not that far below its historical average.

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Technologies

ZainTECH launches AI-powered  managed SecOps elevating regional cybersecurity

  • Fully managed, SaaS-based SecOps service with rapid deployment, available in the UAE, KSA, and Jordan, and rapidly expanding to other regional markets including Kuwait and Bahrain.
  • AI-driven threat detection, automated response and regional compliance built for cloud and hybrid envirnoments

Dubai, 27 August 2025—ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has officially launched its AI SecOps managed security service, an AI-powered cybersecurity offering designed to deliver always-on protection across cloud and hybrid environments, aligned built around regional compliance and data sovereignty mandates.

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Featured

TASC Outsourcing and Disprz Join Forces to Revolutionize Workforce Development in the UAE

Dubai, UAE, 27th August 2025: As regional economies accelerate their digital transformation, organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia face mounting pressure to bridge workforce scale and capability gaps. To address this challenge, a new strategic alliance has been formed between TASC Outsourcing, a leading manpower and HR solutions provider, and Disprz, an AI-powered learning and skilling platform trusted by top enterprises. This partnership combines staffing expertise with digital learning innovation, creating a comprehensive workforce development ecosystem that enables businesses to attract, build, and future-proof talent for the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.

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