Music, culture, and creativity collide in Awkward Ads’ campaign for Mountain Dew and Doritos
January 28th, Dubai, UAE; Baghdad, Iraq: Creative agency Awkward Ads has partnered with Mountain Dew and Doritos to launch a daring new campaign aimed at capturing the adventurous spirit of Gen Z in Iraq. Awkward Ads was tasked with creating a campaign as bold as the brands it represents, and shattered the mold.
Dubai, UAE – 27 January 2025: Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading provider of digital payment solutions and a prominent fintech enabler across the Middle East and Africa, announced its strategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This move follows the successful acquisition of a Retail Payment Services License – Category II from the Central Bank of the UAE by Arab Financial Services L.L.C, allowing AFS to introduce a comprehensive suite of innovative and secure payment solutions tailored to the country’s dynamic financial landscape.
Continue reading Arab Financial Services Expands into UAE to Advance Digital Payments EcosystemPanel discuss optimisation, investment and compliance under new governing laws
January 28,2025: Dubai, UAE: A panel of experts convened by the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) has revealed some of the challenges and opportunities for businesses operating under the new UAE corporate tax system. Following recent updates to governing laws, the panel discussion explored a range of themes, including tax optimisation, boosting foreign investment, and streamlining processes for compliance.
Opening the event, Dr. Peter Wilson, Founder and Global Tax Advisor at PB First Global Tax, provided an overview of the updated regulations issued in the Ministerial Decision of December 2024, highlighting changes in tax grouping compliance compared to the Ministerial Decision issued in 2023. Dr. Wilson also discussed the scope of the recently introduced Domestic Minimum Top Up Tax (DMTT), as well as its provisions for refundable tax credits for R&D and high value employment activities.
Continue reading BCCD finance experts explore challenges and opportunities of new UAE corporate tax systemPractitioner level certification to enhance government procurement excellence, drive sustainability and support UAE’s Vision 2031 goals
Dubai, UAE; Jan 28, 2025: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Ministry of Finance to launch the CIPS Practitioner Level Diploma in Procurement and Supply 2025, a leading initiative designed to strengthen national competencies, drive innovation in the government sector, and boost the UAE’s global competitiveness.
Continue reading UAE Ministry of Finance and CIPS partner to launch groundbreaking Diploma in Procurement and SupplyMore than 6.5 million UAE consumers now buy most goods online – through various e-commerce platforms – making the country a leader in digital commerce in the Middle East
Date: Dubai, UAE; January 27, 2025
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Blue Ocean Global Group, a Dubai-based distributor of electronics, household appliances and consumer goods, has strengthened its online distribution and e-commerce business in line with the current trend, to maximise customer convenience.
Continue reading Blue Ocean Global leads UAE’s consumers shift towards Dh125 billion e-commerce market
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