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UAE Accountability Authority awarded with Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

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UAE Accountability Authority awarded with Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply Certification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement lies at the forefront of supply chain processes

Abu Dhabi, UAE; March 6, 2024: The UAE Accountability Authority(UAEAA) recently obtained certification in Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply fromthe Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply(CIPS). All procurement and supply management staff at UAEAA completed training in ethical procurement and supply management and passed a test in fraud, corruption, bribery, and environmental concerns.

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Sapaad and FlapKap Join Forces to Solve Restaurant Working Capital Needs in the UAE

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Culinary Capital Unleashed: Sapaad and FlapKap Join Forces to Solve Restaurant Working Capital Needs in the UAE

The partnership aims to elevate the growth of UAE restaurantsby providing flexible funding solutions.

27th February 2024, Dubai: Feb 2024 – Sapaad, a comprehensive restaurant managementsolution provider, announced a strategic partnership with MENA based FlapKap, an innovative and insightful financing platform.

The collaboration between the two firms aims to support new and existing Sapaad users, restaurateurs, and small and medium-sized restaurant businesses (SMEs) based in the UAE to obtain a fast and flexible funding offer within 48 hours.

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Dubai Digital Assets Association (D2A2) host roundtable on VARA -Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

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Dubai Digital Assets Association

Hosts a roundtable discussion to mark the accomplishments of VARA in its first year of operations.

March 6, 2024 – Dubai:

Dubai Digital Assets Association (D2A2), supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, hosted an exclusive dialogue on the regulatory accomplishments of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) as it celebrated the anniversary since the launch of its regulatory framework. The forum provided a platform for industry stakeholders to review and analyse the development of the regulatory landscape for virtual assets and the challenges industry is facing.

Participants included VARA, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), several government authorities that are focused on developing the web3 ecosystem – such as Dubai Economy, DWTC, RAKDAO – to name a few, licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) by VARA, and service providers such as lawyers, compliance specialists and forensic intelligence consultants.

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Dubai WoodShow 2024: Premier Platform Unveils Latest Industry Trends and Investment Opportunities

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Dubai WoodShow 2024: Premier Platform Unveils Latest Industry Trends and Investment Opportunities

Dubai, UAE, March 5, 2024: His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers, inaugurated the 20th edition of Dubai International Wood and Wood Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow) which will continue for 3 days until March 7, with the participation of 682 local and international exhibitors from 52 countries, to exchange experiences and showcase industry trends and the most promising investment opportunities offered by the wood sector.

Dawood Al Shezawi, President of Dubai WoodShow, said: “Dubai WoodShow is the leading platform for wood and wood machinery in the Middle East region, which has succeeded over twenty years in bringing together exhibitors, specialists, experts, and professionals in the sector to explore the latest technological developments and wooden products globally. The exhibition witnesses extensive international participation from all over the world, represented by 682 exhibitors alongside 10 international pavilions. This contributes to enhancing the UAE’s and Dubai’s status as a global hub for business growth and development, and a preferred destination for international events and exhibitions.”

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Capital Markets and M&A Forum 2024: UAE Edition

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Capital Markets and M&A Forum 2024: UAE Edition – Fostering Regional Dialogue and Collaboration

Following the conclusion of the Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2024, hosted by ARC Group, a significant milestone in the industry’s landscape has emerged. With over 120 esteemed industry leaders in attendance, the forum provided a platform for engaging discussions and collaborative exploration of key financial topics, fostering regional growth and innovation. Highlighting the event was the announcement of a transformative partnership between ARC Group, M/HQ, and Re/think UAE, signalling a new chapter in shaping the future of the industry.

Dubai, UAE – March 5, 2024 – The Capital Markets and M&A Forum 2024: UAE Edition, hosted by ARC Group in collaboration with EF Hutton, concluded on February 27th, 2024, at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Dubai, UAE. The event, which brought together over 120 industry leaders, investors, and experts, was marked by insightful discussions, strategic partnerships, and a shared vision for the future of finance in the Middle East.

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