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Kerry Signs Strategic Agreement with Expo City Dubai to Establish New Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre to Drive Food & Beverage Innovation


Dubai, UAE – 10 December 2025 –
Kerry, a global leader in sustainable taste and nutrition solutions, today announced the signing of a long-term lease agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish its new Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre. The agreement represents a significant milestone in Kerry’s continued growth across the Middle East and underscores the company’s commitment to driving food and beverage innovation in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

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CARMA FII9 Report: Global Media Coverage Surges 40% as Progress and AI Dominate the Narrative

  • International social engagement increased from 33% during FII8 to 42% during FII9.
  • 56% of global coverage about FII9 carried a positive tone.
  • The FII9 report generated nearly 23,000 media mentions.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 12 December 2025: CARMA, the global leader in media intelligence and reputation analysis, unveiled its first FII Global Insights Report during an exclusive seminar at the Capital Club, DIFC, where leaders from investment, communication, and finance convened to explore the shifting global perception of the Future Investment Initiative (FII).

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TANISHQ RETURNS TO MEENA BAZAAR WITH ITS BIGGEST, BOLDEST FLAGSHIP, POWERING A NEW ERA OF GCC GROWTH

The launch celebrates Titan’s strategic expansion in the region, the first significant opening following the Titan–Damas merger, and the inauguration of the brand’s first Diamond Excellence Centre outside India.

Dubai, UAE – December 12, 2025: Tanishq, India’s most trusted name in fine jewellery, has launched a new flagship store in Dubai’s Meena Bazaar, transforming the neighbourhood where its international journey began into the launchpad for its next, larger chapter in the GCC. Located in one of the region’s most iconic jewellery districts, the flagship marks Tanishq’s first opening in the GCC following the Titan–Damas merger. It sets the tone for a more ambitious, integrated regional expansion.​

Designed as a contemporary, immersive jewellery destination, the flagship significantly enhances Tanishq’s presence with expanded gold and diamond collections, dedicated high-end and bridal zones, and a refined in-store experience tailored for the UAE customers. The store also introduces Tanishq’s first Diamond Excellence Centre outside India, elevating standards in craftsmanship, certification, and personalised diamond services in the UAE.

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Mastercard joins forces with Kee Platforms to offer embedded financing solutions for SMEs

  • New value-added service to expand credit access via Mastercard Merchant Cloud
  • Precision credit scoring to deliver contextualized credit products within everyday digital journeys

Dubai, UAE; 11 December 2025: Mastercard is joining forces with Kee Platforms to provide embedded financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro retailers and solo entrepreneurs via Mastercard Merchant Cloud. With the opportunity to scale in the Middle East region, the collaboration will aim to create faster, fairer and more inclusive credit access for financially underserved businesses.

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ACCA spotlights urgent anti-fraud priorities at Abu Dhabi Audit, Anti-Fraud and I.T. Congress 2025

Dubai, 11 December 2025: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) brought global anti-fraud insights to the forefront at the Audit, Anti-Fraud & I.T. Congress 2025, organised by the Institute of Internal Auditors, held last month in Abu Dhabi.

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