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UAE Pushes Forward with Infrastructure Expansion as Global Markets Fluctuate

Dubai, 22 June 2025- While the summer season is usually a quieter period for financial markets due to widespread investor holidays, global sentiment remains overshadowed by persistent geopolitical tensions this summer. Escalating concerns over U.S. tariff measures and the intensifying Israel–Iran conflict have cast a pall over risk appetite, driving cautious investor positioning and heightened market volatility.

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Youth Arabia Forum 2025 set to ignite youth engagement and creativity in Riyadh

Riyadh, KSA – 23 June 2025 — As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation under Vision 2030, the first-ever Youth Arabia Forum 2025 will bring together Gen Z leaders, content creators, and brands to spotlight and amplify youth voices shaping the Kingdom’s future. 

Organised by NordStella, a community-driven leader in experience-led content platforms, the forum will take place on 24-25 June 2025 at Beast House, Riyadh.  The landmark event is a youth-powered forum designed to drive discussions around empowerment, advocacy, creativity, and next-generation engagement across the creative industry and other sectors. 

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MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS CROSSES 400 SHOWROOMS GLOBALLY; AIMS TO INCREASE TURNOVER TO OVER USD 9 BILLION

  • Milestone new showroom inaugurated in Noida, India
  • Charts an aggressive growth plan within India and globally to expand its presence to 15 countries

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally, proudly celebrates a major global milestone with the launch of its 400th showroom. The showroom was inaugurated by M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, in the presence of O. Asher, Managing Director – India Operations; K.P. Veerankutty, Group Executive Director; Salish Mathew, Group Chief Marketing Officer;  P.K. Siraj, Head – Retail Operations (Rest of India); N.K. Jishad, Regional Head – North; and other senior management team members, customers & well-wishers.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds celebrated the grand opening of its 400th global showroom at Noida, India. The showroom was inaugurated by M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, in the presence of O. Asher, Managing Director – India Operations; K.P. Veerankutty, Group Executive Director; Salish Mathew, Group Chief Marketing Officer; P.K. Siraj, Head – Retail Operations (Rest of India); N.K. Jishad, Regional Head – North; other senior management team members, customers & well-wishers.

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The 5th PPP MENA Forum Returns to Shape the Future of Public-Private Partnerships in the Region

Dubai, UAE: The much-anticipated 5th PPP MENA Forum is set to take place from 10th to 11th September 2025 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, solidifying its position as the region’s premier platform for public-private collaboration, investment, and policy transformation.

As the Middle East continues its ambitious journey toward economic diversification and infrastructure expansion, this year’s forum comes at a critical inflection point—bringing together over 400 stakeholders from across government, finance, development, and industry.

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O Gold and Emirates Gold Forge a Strategic Partnership to Redefine Precious Metals Access in the UAE

  • Empowering everyday investors through direct access to certified gold and silver from trusted refineries

Dubai, UAE – 20 June 2025 – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati fractional gold and silver ownership app, has announced a landmark partnership with Emirates Gold, one of the region’s most respected and long-established refineries. Through this collaboration, O Gold’s rapidly expanding base of more than 75,000 active users will gain seamless access to an enhanced portfolio of certified gold products at competitive refinery‑direct rates, all delivered with the speed and convenience synonymous with the O Gold Wallet.

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