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Malabar Charitable Trust with Pratham Education Foundation to Strengthen Micro Learning Centres for Underprivileged Children

Malabar Charitable Trust, the CSR wing of Malabar Group, has partnered with the Pratham Education Foundation to further strengthen its Micro Learning Centres (MLCs) initiative aimed at rehabilitating and supporting the education of underprivileged children across India.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Malabar Charitable Trust, social welfare organisation Thanal, and Pratham Education Foundation at the Malabar Group headquarters in Kozhikode.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. M. P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group Mr. Asher O, Managing Director – India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds;  Ms. Preeti Pandey, Program Manager at Pratham Education Foundation; Dr. V. Idrees, Chairman of Thanal, Mr. Nishad A. K., Executive Director of Malabar Group; and Mr. U. V. Jose, Head – Public Affairs at Malabar Group.

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UAE Banks Federation Launches Financial Institution Resilience Package

Al Ghurair: Support Package Reflects UAE Leadership’s Vision and CBUAE’s Proactive Approach to Enhance Resilience and Reinforce Stability

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 18 March 2026: The UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, affirmed that the comprehensive Financial Institution Resilience Package, approved by the Board of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CBUAE, reflects CBUAE’s forward-looking approach to enhance resilience and reinforce the stability and strength of the UAE’s banking sector amid the exceptional conditions facing the region and the global economy.

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*Union Coop Confirms Stable Supply Chains and Food Security *

Emphasizes Local Products Key to Food Security

Dubai, UAE:

Union Coop confirmed that its food supply system is operating normally and that strategic stocks of essential goods and consumer products are sufficient to meet demand for extended periods.

The cooperative said supply and distribution operations are continuing according to approved plans, with ongoing coordination with federal and local authorities to ensure uninterrupted product flow to markets and stable availability across all branches and digital platforms.

Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop,

Union Coop added that its inventory and supply chain management rely on proactive planning, close coordination with suppliers and continuous monitoring of market indicators and demand patterns to ensure readiness for any changes and maintain product availability.

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M. P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group, Conferred Business Bhushan Award 2026 by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large.

Deputy CM Maharashtra-Eknath Shinde, Chairman-M.P. Ahammad, Malabar Group, CM Maharashtra-Devendra Fadnavis, MD-India, Asher O, Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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G-SHOCK Introduces the GA-2100K Series Inspired by the Energy of Nightlife

CASIO G-SHOCK unveils the GA-2100K series, a bold interpretation of the iconic GA-2100 design inspired by the atmosphere of music-driven nightlife and the vibrant pulse of late-night culture.

The series captures the shadowy thrill of nightclubs and music festivals, where laser lights cut through the rhythm of midnight sound. At the heart of the design is a newly developed surface finish on the dial, delivering a clean and modern look that enhances the streamlined silhouette of the GA-2100.

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