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ne’ma’s Ramadan Campaign Drives Major Impact in Food Rescue and Redistribution

  • Over 260,400 kilograms of food rescued and redistributed
  • 25,000 Family Iftar Boxes provided to families and individuals
  • Over 26,000 meals distributed via the ne’ma Smart Community Fridges
  • Approximately 656,500 kilograms of CO₂e emissions were avoided

UAE, April 08, 2025: ne’ma, the UAE National Food Loss and Waste Initiative has successfully concluded its ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign for Ramadan 2025, delivering a significant impact on food rescue, redistribution, and sustainability efforts nationwide.

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Unique World launches Dubai’s new gold jewellery and lifestyle hub that will re-define shopping

With increase in sales, the new gold jewellery and lifestyle hub will help accelerate the sale of gold jewellery and further reinforce Dubai’s position as the City of Gold

Date: Dubai, UAE; April 08, 2025

Unique World Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate, has launched Unique World Mall – a new gold jewellery as well as a lifestyle hub opposite Karama in Bur Dubai area – that is set to widen the choice of local and international buyers looking for an alternative shopping destination for gold jewellery.

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Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates 4th Sharjah Booksellers Conference welcoming over 750 industry leaders from 92 countries

Witnessed the launch of a new joint venture between SBA and Arabookverse UK, to enrich the digital and audio publishing landscape

Sharjah, April 7, 2025

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA); the 4th edition of the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference opened on Monday, uniting over 750 booksellers, publishers, and literary professionals from 92 countries under the vision of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.

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Global bodies sign deal to work together combatting business fraud

The ACFE and ACCA to focus on research and learning in three-year MOU

Dubai, UAE; 7 April 2025: With fraud continuing to plague businesses and the wider economy, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in key areas, including thought leadership research and learning.

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4th Sharjah International Booksellers Conference opens tomorrow (Monday) with 661 participants from 94 countries


Sharjah, April 5, 2025

The fourth edition of the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference will commence tomorrow (Monday) at the Sharjah Expo Centre, bringing together over 661 booksellers, publishers and distributors from 94 countries to exchange expertise, explore industry trends, and expand their professional networks.

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), this year’s conference reflects significant growth in both scale and thematic breadth. Attendees will delve into pressing issues facing the publishing and distribution industries, assess emerging global challenges and opportunities, and participate in discussions to shape the sector’s future. The programme also provides a strategic environment for forging partnerships and exploring avenues for innovation and sustainable growth.

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