Daily Archives: September 24, 2025

Business & Investments

PayPal Commits $100 Million to Accelerate Digital Growth Across the Middle East and Africa

Dubai, UAE, September 24, 2025 – PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions.

This strategic investment will be deployed through a mix of minority investments, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, people, and technology deployments that will help local businesses scale, unlock new opportunities for innovators, and bring millions more consumers and communities into the digital economy.

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Education

BITS Pilani Dubai Sees Record Admission Growth with 67% International Students

• Students from 11 countries join the UAE’s top Engineering, Tech, and Business programmes

• First-Degree admissions jump 62%; Higher-Degree admissions soar by 180%

Dubai, UAE – BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) has achieved it’s highest-ever admissions growth with the Class of 2025, marking a turning point for student diversity and academic excellence. This year’s incoming class reflects unprecedented cultural, academic, and geographic diversity, with nearly 67% of students coming from outside the UAE, representing 11 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Gulf.

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Business & Investments

Joyalukkas Unveils Grand New Showroom at Ibn Battuta Mall with Exclusive Inaugural Bonanza

UAE – September 2025: Dubai shone even brighter as Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, announced the grand opening of its brand-new showroom at Ibn Battuta Mall. The highly anticipated launch took place on Saturday, 20th September 2025, at 5:00 pm, at Ibn Battuta mall, Andalusia Court, marking yet another milestone in the brand’s remarkable journey of growth and excellence, across the UAE and beyond.

The inauguration was graced by distinguished chief guests, including H. E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, along with Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group, Mr. John Paul Alukkas, Managing Director of Joyalukkas International Operations and Ms. Sonia Alukkas, Executive Director of Joyalukkas International Operations. The world’s favourite jewellery brand considered this a significant milestone in their growth story.

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Business & Investments

Joyalukkas Jewellery now in Dammam at Al Wafa Mall

Dammam, KSA – September 2025: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a new chapter in luxury jewellery shopping as Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, proudly announced the grand opening of its latest showroom in Dammam. The new destination, located at Al Wafa Mall, officially opened its doors on Saturday, 18 September 2025, at 6:00 pm, in a glittering ceremony that marked yet another milestone in the group’s journey of excellence and growth across the Middle East.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

Renowned Bollywood singer and performer Mika Singh has been granted the prestigious UAE Golden Visa

Dubai, UAE – September 2025: Renowned Bollywood singer and performer Mika Singh has been granted the prestigious UAE Golden Visa, recognizing his remarkable talent and enduring contributions to the global music industry.

This long-term residency visa not only honors Mika Singh’s artistic achievements but also strengthens his connection with the UAE, a nation that continues to embrace and celebrate creativity, culture, and international talent.