Daily Archives: July 30, 2026

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H.E. Salama Al Ameemi on Trafficking Prevention and Support Services

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, H.E. Salama Al Ameemi: Prevention Begins with Awareness and Empowering Individuals

As the 2026 theme, “Trapped Behind the Scam,” draws attention to the growing practice of luring individuals through fraudulent employment opportunities before subjecting them to exploitation and coercing them into carrying out online scams, H.E. Al Ameemi noted that “this evolving form of trafficking in persons underscores the critical importance of strengthening digital awareness, enhancing the ability to distinguish between legitimate and deceptive employment opportunities, and equipping individuals and families with the knowledge required to protect themselves from falling victim to such practices.”

Al Ameemi explained: “At the Family Care Authority, we adopt an integrated, person-centred approach aimed at supporting individuals at risk of violence, exploitation or trafficking in persons.”

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Shopping & Promotions

Dubai Summer Surprises: Win Daily Prizes with Lucky Receipt Promo

Dubai Summer Surprises Launches Lucky Receipt Promotion With 100 Winners Up for Daily Prizes

From 3 to 12 August, simply spend more than AED 300 at participating electronic brands to be in with a chance of winning.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2026: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is giving shoppers even more reasons to spend with the launch of its new Lucky Receipt promotion, giving 100 winners the chance to take home daily prizes.

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Business & Investments

Amanat’s New Growth Strategy and Dividend Policy Explained

Amanat Unveils Long-Term Growth Strategy and Three-Year Dividend Policy

A bold roadmap to accelerate growth across the GCC’s resilient healthcare and education sectors while delivering sustainable shareholder returns

Board approves a target minimumannual dividend yield of 7% on the Company’s issued share capital, equivalent to 7 fils per share, with semi-annual distributions, while accelerating growth across healthcare and education

30July 2026 | Dubai| Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat” or the “Company”) (DFM symbol: AMANAT), the region’s leading listed operator of healthcare and education businesses, today announcesa transformational long-term growth strategy that will guide the Company’s next phase of expansion while introducing a new three-year dividend policy designed to deliver sustainable shareholder returns. Approved by the Board of Directors, the strategy positions Amanat to accelerate disciplined growth across two of the region’s most resilient sectors, healthcare and education, supported by a strengthened balance sheet, focused operating model and a clear capital allocation framework.

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Business & Investments

TAQA Group Successfully Issues USD 750 Million Blue Bond

  • The largest Blue Bond Issuance in the EMEA Region, the largest issued by an integrated power and water utility globally and the first by a government-related entity (GRE) in the GCC region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 30 July 2026: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA” or the “Group”), one of the largest integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, today announced the successful issuance of a USD 750 million Blue Bond to finance sustainable water and wastewater management projects. This marks the first Blue Bond issued by a GREin the GCC, the largest Blue Bond issued by an integrated power and water utility globally, and the largest Blue Bond ever issued in the EMEA region.

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Business & Investments

Visa and noon launch Tap to Tip to make supporting delivery riders easier across the UAE

  • New NFC-enabled initiative allows customers to tip delivery riders with a simple tap
  • Riders receive 100% of all tips, including those from Tap to Tip initiative.
  • Partnership aims to make acts of appreciation more visible and accessible in everyday interactions

UAE, Dubai, July 30, 2026 – Visa and noon have partnered to launch Tap to Tip, a new initiative designed to make it easier for residents across the UAE to support delivery riders through simple, contactless tipping. As the UAE continues its shift toward digital payments, opportunities to tip in cash are becoming less common. Visa’s latest Where Cash Hides study found that 80% of payments in the UAE are now made digitally, while tipping remains the single largest use of cash, with 58% of consumers still relying on cash when leaving tips. The Tap to Tip initiative introduces NFC-enabled stickers across noon’s rider network, allowing customers to make contributions with a single tap using their smartphones.

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