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ENOC Group earns five prestigious awards in sustainability, retail and digital transformation

August 20, 2025

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today announced that it has been honoured with five prestigious industry awards, demonstrating its market leadership and continued commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer engagement across its diverse business segments.

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Association for Project Management reports 35% growth in membership as demand for professional qualifications increases in the region

Dubai, UAE; August 21, 2025: Within six months of launching its regional network in the UAE, Association for Project Management (APM) has recorded an impressive 35% growth in membership numbers in the region, underscoring the increase in demand for qualifications and upskilling in the project management industry. During this timeframe, APM also successfully conducted several networking events, educational webinars, and launched a pilot of its popular Project Fundamentals Qualification in Arabic.

Jackie Martin, APM’s Director of Education and Lifelong Learning

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Whish Money collaborates with Mastercard Move to bring seamless cross-border payments to Lebanon

Users in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money home

Dubai, UAE: 21 August 2025: Whish Money has collaborated with Mastercard to enable inbound and outbound remittance flows for consumers in Lebanon. People in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money home.  The new collaboration leverages Mastercard Move’s money movement solutions and its global network of operators to provide a service that will enable millions of Lebanese worldwide to send and receive faster, safer and near real-time money transfers through Whish Money.

With the collaboration, Whish Money users in Lebanon will be able to start sending money cost-effectively through the Whish Money mobile application to 50+ countries in near real-time. Depending on the receive market, senders can choose how beneficiaries receive the funds, whether into their bank accounts, mobile wallets or by cash. The Lebanese senders now also have the option of using their cards to fund their Whish Money wallet, in addition to using cash. This is Mastercard’s first collaboration with a mobile wallet in Lebanon to facilitate remittances.

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Al Islami Foods Returns to Oman as Part of Regional Growth

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; August 21 st 2025:

Al Islami Foods, a UAE pioneer in the wholesome food products sector and a global leader in halal foods, announced its return to the Omani market, marking a key milestone in the brand’s regional expansion after the recent repositioning that celebrates “Food is a Blessing”. 

Al Islami products are now available in all major supermarkets and hypermarkets across Oman. The reentry to the market comes as part of a broader regional strategy anchored in providing the highest quality halal and nutritious frozen foods,  that celebrates food as a source of joy, togetherness, and well-being.

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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy supports the establishment and expansion of 308 digital startups in Dubai during H1 2025, registering 39% YoY growth

  • H.E. Al Olama: “Our efforts are focused on enhancing Dubai’s attractiveness as a global hub for digital companies, entrepreneurs, and investors by strengthening the digital infrastructure, enhancing the legislative and regulatory environment, and creating an ecosystem that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.”
  • Saeed Al Gergawi: 15 international roadshows organised to showcase Dubai’s advanced digital business ecosystem and promote the upcoming edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors.”

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it successfully supported 308 high-potential digital startups to establish and grow their businesses in the emirate during H1 2025, achieving year-over-year (YoY) growth of 39% compared to the 221 companies supported during the same period last year.

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