Monthly Archives: September 2025

Business & Investments

UAE Moving to Digital Channels for Remittances, Visa Report Finds

  • Nearly 2 in 3 people in UAE now prefer sending remittances through digital apps
  • Respondents cite safety, privacy, speed (46%) and ease of use (50%) as the main reasons for using digital apps
  • 95% send remittances at least once a year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 10, 2025 – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the UAE findings of its Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report. The findings show that digital apps are becoming an increasingly important method for people in the UAE to send money abroad.

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Featured

Ruler of Sharjah inaugurates the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum

Sharjah, September 10, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum this morning, Wednesday, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The two-day event, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah, is hosting more than 237 speakers from around the world under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.”

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

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Shopping & Promotions

ADNOC Distribution and Landmark Group Launch Region’s Largest Loyalty Partnership

  • ADNOC Rewards and Shukran programs offer seamless point conversion and cross-platform redemption for millions of members across the UAE
  • Point conversion unlocks hundreds of new offers, adding flexibility, value, and choice for customers
  • ADNOC Rewards is the UAE’s largest mobility and convenience loyalty program with 2.5 million members; Shukran is the Middle East’s largest loyalty program with 7 million members in the UAE
  • New digital channels reinforce ADNOC Distribution’s 2028 strategic target of increasing non-fuel transactions by 50%, in line with its five-year growth strategy

Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 11, 2025: ADNOC Distribution (ISIN: AEA006101017) (Symbol: ADNOCDIST), the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, today announced a new collaboration with Landmark Group, the Middle East’s premier omnichannel retail leader. The partnership enables seamless point conversion and cross-platform redemption between ADNOC Rewards and Shukran programs, unlocking new benefits and providing greater choice for millions of members across the UAE.

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Health Care

Nominations for fifth edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026 worth USD 250,000 now Open

Registered nurses worldwide can apply in their preferred language by 10th November, 2025.

Dubai, UAE, 10th September 2025 – Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, one of the world’s most prominent recognitions for nursing excellence. With a life-changing prize of USD 250,000, the award honours the unsung heroes of healthcare: nurses – whose compassion, innovation, and leadership continue to shape the future of global health systems.

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Business & Investments

IBPC Dubai Launches ‘Women’s Collective’ to Empower Female Entrepreneurs and Professionals Across the UAE

New initiative builds on groundbreaking Affiliate Tier to advance inclusion, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in business

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) announced today the launch of its Women’s Collective, a new initiative aimed at equipping the next generation of female entrepreneurs and professionals in the UAE.

A strategic extension of IBPC Dubai’s commitment to driving inclusion, leadership visibility, and growth within the Indian business community, it targets advocacy, high-value networking, and practical mentorship.

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