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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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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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Milano Hosts Annual Dealers Event in UAE, Announces New Products and Incentives for Traders

The brand highlights its water heater range for the winter season, unveils a Japan trip for top performers, and celebrates dealer excellence with awards

Dubai, UAE – 7th September, 2025:

Milano, the leading brand in bath and home solutions under the Danube Group, hosted its Annual Dealers Event in the UAE, bringing together hundreds of traders who play a crucial role in driving the company’s success. The evening combined new product launches, seasonal promotions, recognition of achievements, and networking opportunities, underscoring Milano’s commitment to innovation and strong dealer partnerships.

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce awards Centena Group ESG label with record-high environmental score of 83 per cent

10 September 2025: Centena Group, a leader in science, engineering, education and technology solutions, has secured the ‘Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label’with a record-high 83 per cent in environmental performance, demonstrating its leadership in energy efficiency, resource management and sustainable operations.

The assessment further evaluated Centena Group’s performance, emphasising strength and key areas for improvement, where the company scored 71 per cent in preparedness and awareness. The Group’s key achievements, included reducing its carbon footprint through best-in-class conservation and energy-efficient practices, closely monitoring resource consumption, implementing waste segregation for hazardous and electronic waste, and setting quarterly reduction targets for energy and water usage.

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The 5th PPP MENA Forum Sets the Stage for Strategic Growth in Regional Infrastructure

Dubai, UAE:–The opening day of the 5th PPP MENA Forum at Jumeirah Emirates Towers brought together regional leaders, government officials, and private sector executives to chart the future of public-private partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa.

Proceedings began with Chairman’s Opening Remarks by Nasser Massoud, Founder and Managing Director of Concept Realisation and Chair of Social Sector PPPs Chapter at WAPPP, who underscored the transformative role of PPPs in delivering inclusive development and driving sustainable infrastructure projects across the region.

The forum’s first day featured a series of high-level discussions, presentations, and case studies that explored the opportunities and challenges of implementing bankable, impactful PPP projects. A panel on reimagining social infrastructure PPPs in the GCC emphasized the importance of advancing universal access through resilient and inclusive systems, while also mobilizing diversified capital and fostering scalable cross-sectoral partnerships.

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