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Business & Investments

BNI TERRA Sets New Global Benchmark as First Net Zero Chapter in BNI Network,

Celebrates BNI UAE’s Milestone of 1,300 Members

Dubai, UAE – 30th July – BNI (Business Network International), the world’s largest networking and referral organization, announces a significant milestone with the introduction of BNI TERRA, the first-ever Net Zero Chapter within its global network. This initiative underscores BNI’s commitment to innovation and tradition.

BNI TERRA, has taken proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint and lead by example in the business networking community. Recognizing the urgent need for sustainable practices, BNI TERRA has adopted a hybrid meeting model. Physical meetings are held once a month at the LEED-certified Rove Hotels in Expo City Dubai, renowned for its sustainable practices and for the rest of the month the team meets online. In addition to this, the group will proactively organise activities that will ensure the emissions are offset.

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Shopping & Promotions

DSS DAILY SURPRISES BRINGS INCREDIBLE BARGAINS IN FINAL WEEK OF ONE-DAY-ONLY OFFERS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30July 2024:There’s still time for Dubai residents and visitors to bag their favourite brands at phenomenal prices this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with exclusive, one-day-only discounts during the final week of the DSS Daily Surprises. Running until 4 August, shoppers can indulge in spectacular shopping sprees all week and enjoy incredible deals across fashion, accessories, fragrances, sports gear and apparel, home furnishings, and much more.

While malls and retail hotspots across the city will continue buzzing with big savings for the DSS sales season running until 1 September, this is the last week that bargain hunters can discover the DSS Daily Surprises deals on a leading brand every day.

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Shopping & Promotions

Discover Teqball: The Sport making its debut at Dubai Sports World this summer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 July 2024: Are you a football enthusiast looking to spice up your game? For an exciting blend of athleticism and strategy, look no further than Teqball. This rapidly growing sport combines the fast-paced action of football with the tactical precision of table tennis, in a dynamic, low-impact activity suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Every summer, Dubai Sports World offers new sports, events and attractions to Dubai’s community during the three-month-long sporting event spread across 300,000 sq ft of indoor, air-conditioned space at Dubai World Trade Centre.  This year, Teqball, sponsored by Admiral World Sports is making its debut. Played on a specially curved table that resembles a table tennis table, the sport requires players to use any part of their body except their hands and arms to return the ball. This unique setup enhances coordination, agility, and strategic thinking. With elements of football, table tennis, and volleyball, Teqball is a versatile and engaging experience that challenges both physical and mental abilities.

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Business & Investments

Tim Hortons Announces Strategic Partnership with Union Coop

Dubai, UAE – 30th of July 2024: Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Union Coop, the leading consumer cooperative in the UAE. This innovative collaboration promises to blend the best of both worlds, enhancing community connections and delivering unparalleled value to customers.

In a landmark moment that signifies the dawn of a new era, Mr. Hesham Almekkawi, CEO of Tim Hortons Middle East, and Mr.Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, celebrated this partnership with a symbolic handshake, setting the stage for exciting ventures ahead.

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Travel & Tourism

Amsaan Accessible Tours Debuts ‘Travel with Bova’ for Global Deaf Travellers

Dubai, UAE, 30 July 2024 – Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT), a leader in inclusive tourism for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, has launched “Travel with Bova,” a project dedicated to providing guided tours conducted entirely in sign language. This transformative initiative marks a milestone in inclusive tourism and is launched from the UAE, a key destination for AAT.

Benefiting both the tourism ecosystem and Deaf travellers while syncing with the UAE government, “Travel with Bova” offers unique guided tours around the world, led by Volodymyr Bozhko, also known as Bova, a senior Deaf tour guide with over 15 years of experience.

Bova has guided tourists from various countries using International Sign Language, including the USA, China, and former CIS countries among others, and boasts extensive knowledge of European destinations, exotic islands, and Southeast Asian countries. He has organised long combined tours where travellers can visit multiple countries in one trip. Bova will be joined by another expert guide, Dmytro, who has visited over 50 countries and understands the needs of discerning Deaf tourists.

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