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LAZARD MARKS STRATEGIC EXPANSION INTO THE UAE

REINFORCING ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORY BASE IN MENA

UAE, ABU DHABI, 15 April  2025 :  Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced today its stratetrategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates, establishing Abu Dhabi as the financial advisory main office for the country, subject to regulatory approval. The establishment of this office reflects the role of Abu Dhabi as a leading business and financial center globally and underscores Lazard’s commitment to deepening its presence in MENA and serving as a trusted advisor to clients across the region.

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PayPal and TerraPay Partner to Expand Access to Cross-Border Payments across Middle East and Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2025 – PayPal, a global digital payments and commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a leading global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa. This partnership aims to drive economic growth by making cross-border transactions faster, easy to use and more accessible by connecting banks, mobile wallets, and financial institutions.

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Rising above the competition: Strategies for standing out in Dubai’s market

Dubai continues to attract global investment and talent, cementing its role as a competitive business hub. As of April 2025, the city’s population has reached 3.9 million—a 5.87% growth in just one year. Dubai also welcomed 1,650 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024, marking a 39% increase from the previous year.

This growth highlights Dubai’s strategic appeal while presenting businesses with a key challenge: maintaining visibility and relevance in an increasingly crowded market. With over 300,000 active companies in Dubai, competition for consumer attention has never been more intense.

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AD Ports Group’s Noatum Logistics Acquires 152 New Long-Haul Trucks to Meet Surging Customer Demand

Acquisition to grow the company’s Middle East fleet from 450 to over 600 vehicles, highlighting its commitment to business growth, sustainability and industry excellence

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 April 2025: Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company and a leading global logistics management services provider, announced today the acquisition of 152 long-haul transport trucks from Mercedes Benz to enhance its freight forwarding operations in the Middle East.

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id8 retail Appoints Premal Patel as Board Advisor to support Middle East and Emerging Markets Business Expansion

April 2025 – UAE

id8 retail, a leading data-driven retail solutions provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Premal Patel as a Board Advisor to spearhead the company’s strategic expansion across the Middle East region.

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