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Aldar partners with Emirates NBD to launch its first Darna co-branded Visa credit card

  • Linked to Aldar’s digital loyalty platform, Darna, card holders can enjoy up to 10% in Darna rewards and exclusive lifestyle perks across the entire Aldar portfolio of assets
  • 12-month interest-free payment plan for residential purchases within Aldar’s sales portfolio in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as tuition fees at Aldar Education
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Landmark Reach partners with Publicis Media Middle East to power the next phase of retail media innovation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 February 2025: Landmark Reach, the retail media division of Landmark Group, the region’s prominent retail and hospitality conglomerate, has partnered with Publicis Media, the media hub of Publicis Groupe, to strengthen and expand, its retail media network. The partnership will aim to create new opportunities for brands while enhancing the shopping experience for millions of consumers through a more data-driven, targeted advertising platform that connects brands with shoppers at critical points in their journey, whether in-store, online, or on the open internet.

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120,000 Lease contracts set to benefit from Direct Debit System and HappyTenant collaboration to ease financial burden for renters

Fintech and proptech firm sign partnership to enable monthly digital rent payment

February 26,2025 , Dubai, UAE: The UAE’s first paperless direct debit marketplace, Direct Debit System has signed a partnership agreement with the country’s largest property management solution, HappyTenant, to help ease monthly budgeting for property renters across the Emirates. The collaboration will enable HappyTenant’s 120,000-plus tenants to pay their rent in 12 direct debit instalments, eliminating the financial burden and the handling inefficiencies of traditional post-dated cheques.  

Joe Moufarrej, CEO, HappyTenant &
Ummair Butt, Founder and CEO, Direct Debit System

United in the shared vision to transform the tenant experience, the partners will embed the monthly payment system into the existing HappyTenant platform, which already offers over 100 features to deliver a complete end-to-end solution for property management. With a portfolio of prominent reals estate clients such as Savills and Allsopp & Allsopp, the new digital payment feature has the potential to streamline transactions and reduce operational fees for thousands of renters and landlords. The integrated process will see rent deducted from tenants’ bank accounts automatically each month, under pre-arranged terms.

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Startups and PropTech at the Heart of IPS 2025 in Dubai Next April

Dubai, UAE,25 February, 2025: Dubai is set to host the 21st edition of the IPS from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation and technology in the real estate sector.

IPS serves as a premier platform that unites leading innovators, industry experts, and decision-makers in real estate. The event will spotlight emerging trends and groundbreaking developments through a dynamic lineup of activities, discussions, and showcases.

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IHC Achieves Landmark Growth in 2024, Reinforcing Its Position as a Global Investment Powerhouse

H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan: “IHC’s strong performance in 2024 underscores our commitment to active portfolio management, leveraging AI-driven efficiencies, and reinvesting in high-growth industries.“

  • Revenue surged 54.2% to AED 92.7 billion, driven by strong sector performance.
  • Total assets expanded to AED 401.8 billion, up 52%, supported by strategic investments and portfolio expansion.
  • Net profit reached AED 25.7 billion, reflecting a recalibration toward value-driven investments.
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