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Italy’s €344M Food Boom: Italian Food Lab Brings Culinary Excellence to Gulfood 2025

Masterclasses, Live Cooking, and a Celebration of Italy’s UNESCO-Candidate Cuisine at Gulfood 2025

Dubai, UAE – 14 January 2025: The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is proud to announce its participation in Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition. Showcasing the essence of Italian culinary heritage and innovation, ITA will present the Italian Food Lab, a dedicated space designed to celebrate the finest Italian gastronomy through engaging masterclasses and live cooking shows.

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India-based Federal Bank strengthens NRI banking proposition

India-based Federal Bank strengthens NRI banking proposition during new CEO’s maiden Middle East visit

Dubai, 14th February 2025 – Federal Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, held a press conference in Dubai, marking Managing Director & CEO Mr. KVS Manian’s maiden international media interaction since assuming office in September. During the event, Mr. Manian highlighted the deep-rooted connect that the Bank has with the NRI population in the Middle East, and the services rendered by its representative offices in UAE for the past 17 years.

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Al Dahra and the Government of Kenya Sign MoU to Develop Large-Scale Irrigated Farmland

Date: Feb 13, 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, CGH, President of the Republic of Kenya, Al Dahra and the Government of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this agreement, Al Dahra will lease and manage up to 200,000 acres of irrigated farmland in the Galana-Kulalu Ranch, with an estimated investment of up to USD 800 million.

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Forbes Middle East Celebrates 100 Prominent Female Leaders Defining Business In 2025Recognizing the Region’s Most Powerful Women in Business

  • The list of 100 businesswomen spotlights leaders from 32 sectors and 29 nationalities.
  • The U.A.E. leads with 46 entries, followed by Egypt with 18 and Saudi Arabia with nine.
  • The banking and financial services sector remains dominant, comprising 25% of the list.

Dubai, February 13, 2025: Forbes Middle East has released its highly anticipated annual ranking of the region’s most powerful businesswomen, ranking leaders who are driving impact and transformation across industries for 2025. The selection process considered business size, individual achievements, leadership impact, and contributions to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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Welsh company Finalrentals and UAE’s Autorent join forces to transform car rentals experience for millions in the region

“Expanding into the UAE ‘pivotal moment’ that not only strengthens our global footprint but also allows us to bring seamless, tech-driven car rental experiences to a key international hub,” says Ammar Akhtar, CEO of Final Rentals

Dubai, February 10: Finalrentals, a leading global car rental network from Wales, has partnered with Autorent, the car rental division of Bahwan International Group, to revolutionise the car rental experience for millions in the UAE and the wider region. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone, with Autorent officially taking on the Finalrentals franchise for the UAE. Together, the two brands aim to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that redefine the car rental landscape in the region.

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