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How Jumbo Distribution Helps Global Brands Succeed in the UAE

Dubai, UAE; 12 November 2024: Have you ever wondered who ensures that tech and lifestyle brands you love—such as PlayStation for gaming, Dyson’s smart home appliances, Casio watches, and Sony’s consumer electronics—arrive seamlessly on store shelves across the UAE? For half a century, Jumbo Electronics has been that trusted name, bringing top-tier brands to consumers through its full-scale distribution expertise.

Celebrating 50 years of success in the UAE, Jumbo Distribution, one of the largest business units under Jumbo Group, has become a powerhouse in driving the success of some of the world’s most iconic brands within the UAE market, transforming their entry into lasting impact.

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“Capital gains” in Abu Dhabi & London: 9Yards Communications signs agreement with Milk & Honey

“Capital gains” in Abu Dhabi & London: 9Yards Communications signs agreement with Milk & Honey

Affiliation to provide 9Yards’ government and private sector clients with additional access to UK, European, North American, and Asian markets

13 November 2024 – Abu Dhabi & London: Leading integrated marcoms firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, 9Yards Communications – The Capital’s Agency, has today announced the signing of a co-operation agreement with global B Corp PR agency, Milk & Honey PR, in London, UK.

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Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

  • Joint Study Agreement with Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan signed on sidelines of COP29 in Baku
  • New 1GW wind farm in Mingbulak will create 1,000 jobs and deliver clean energy to 300,000 homes in the region
  • Agreement marks first phase of broader strategy to develop 2GW of new wind projects in Uzbekistan  

Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 – November 13 2024: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and the Ministry of Energy Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to develop a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in the Mingbulak region of the country.

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Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Project Now Underway

Phase 1 Construction of DWTC’s AED10 Billion

Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Project Now Underway

Phase 1: 140,000 square metres of exhibition space set for completion by Q1 2026

  • Rapid progress underway, with main contractor and key subcontractors already appointed
  • This initial phase of the DEC expansion represents a major milestone in DWTC’s growth strategy and supports Dubai’s vision as a global MICE destination

Amer Al Farsi, Acting Vice President of Real Estate Development at Dubai World Trade Centre

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UNS Farms Launches Educational Farm Tours to Inspire Sustainable Food Choices in Dubai.

Get a unique opportunity to explore various crop sections at UNS Vertical Farms in Dubai, featuring fresh microgreens, salads, edible flowers, and more

13 November 2024; Dubai, UAE – UNS Vertical Farms, a division of Speedex Group and a pioneer in vertical farming in the  UAE since 2018, is thrilled to introduce its new educational Farm Tours. This community-centered initiative aims to foster awareness about sustainable farming practices and promote environmental stewardship among Dubai’s residents.

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