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Business & Investments

Al Seer Marine Expands Leadership Team with the appointment of Mark Hawkes as Chief Financial Officer

  • Mark Hawkes is a senior executive with extensive expertise in operational leadership, financial management, M&A, and strategic planning.
  • Hawkes will be instrumental in reinforcing Al Seer Marine’s financial stability and supporting its vision of becoming a global maritime powerhouse.

Abu Dhabi, 25th of November 2025: Al Seer Marine (ADX: ASM), a frontrunner in advanced maritime solutions and a subsidiary of IHC, announced the appointment of Mark Hawkes as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting this month. Hawkes, a seasoned executive with extensive international experience, is assuming a pivotal role in driving the company’s ambitious global expansion and strategic financial roadmap.

Mark Hawkes

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Business & Investments

TotalEnergies Takes the Field as Platinum Partner of Emirates Dubai 7s 

 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 25, 2025 – TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East announces its strategic partnership with the Emirates Dubai 7s as the Platinum Partner in the Energy category for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, just ahead of the much-anticipated upcoming event.

This new partnership underscores TotalEnergies’ commitment to fostering community engagement through sports. As excitement grows for this prestigious annual sports and entertainment festival in the region, TotalEnergies aims to enhance the overall experience for participants and spectators by bringing energy, innovation, and memorable activities. 

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Technologies

DXC Expands SAP Capabilities in Middle East & Africa with New SAP Academy in Saudi Arabia, SAP Centre of Excellence in Egypt and Hiring Hundreds SAP Professionals

Investments in talent, innovation, and regional delivery capabilities to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI-powered innovation

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 26 November 2025 – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced a series of strategic investments to expand its SAP capabilities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, including the establishment of a SAP Academy in Saudi Arabia, DXC Centre of Excellence (COE) for SAP in Egypt, and the addition of over 300 new SAP professionals. These AI-driven initiatives are poised to help enterprises maximise SAP investments, modernise applications, and accelerate business processes, while also supporting the development of a skilled regional workforce.

Keith Costello, President, Enterprise Applications and Technology, DXC Consulting and Engineering Services

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Food & Dining

Authentic Italian Dining Starting From AED 49 at Novecento Dubai

November 2025, Dubai, UAE – Novecento Dubai, the contemporary Italian destination at Dubai Silicon Oasis, unveils its specially curated Business Lunch Menu.

Priced at 49 AED, it offers a complete Italian dining experience crafted for a quick, yet sophisticated midday break. Guests can enjoy a starter and main course, thoughtfully designed to bring together vibrant seasonal ingredients and Novecento’s signature contemporary flair. The menu changes weekly, ensuring fresh, seasonal options and new flavours for every visit.

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Real Estate

Meraas awards AED 1.9 billion contract to UNEC for construction of The Acres villa community

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 November 2025: Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED 1.9 billion contract to United Engineering Construction (UNEC) for the construction of its exclusive standalone villa community, The Acres. The agreement covers the first release comprising 642 villas and associated community facilities, with completion targeted for Q4 2027.

The units consist of three-, four- and five-bedroom villas, ranging from 3,048 to 6,001 sqft, each with a private garden connected by landscaped pathways leading to the community’s central Halo Loop Park and a network of swimmable lagoons.

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