Business & Investments

Emirates NBD welcomes Chainlink to Digital Asset Lab

  • Emirates NBD welcomes Chainlink, the standard for onchain finance, as new council member
  • The bank expands its robust platform for the development of innovative solutions in financial services using digital assets

Dubai, UAE, 11 December 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced a fifth council member of its Digital Asset Lab – Chainlink, the standard for onchain finance, verifiable data, and cross-chain interoperability. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Chainlink will join other founding members including PwC, Fireblocks, R3 and Chainalysis.

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Business & Investments

CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation Reviews Banking Sector Performance in 2024

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 12 December 2024:

The CEOs Advisory Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its fourth and final regular meeting this year recently, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, to review the performance of the banking sector during 2024. The council also discussed key developments, initiatives, and plans implemented by the federation during the year, laying the groundwork for continued achievements in 2025.

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Business & Investments

Sav and Travelwings.com Unite to Revolutionize Debt-Free Travel Experiences

12 December 2024, Dubai, UAE: Sav, the UAE’s leading money management platform, today announced a strategic alliance with Travelwings.com, a leading online travel agency offering a diverse array of flights, holiday packages, hotel accommodations, car rentals and cruises worldwide. Through this partnership, Sav reinforces its “Save Now, Buy Later” approach, encouraging users to plan financially responsible travel while avoiding the pitfalls of high-interest credit.

This collaboration allows Sav users to earn up to 7% value-back on travel bookings with Travelwings.com when they achieve their travel savings goals. It enhances Travelwings.com’s engagement with financially conscious travelers, optimizing inventory planning, and offering deeper insights into customer needs.

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Technologies

Panasonic Expands Premium Smart Appliances Range With Ice-Making Water Dispenser

The brand’s newest water dispenser model boasts smart innovations, including auto ice-making feature, touchless dispensing option, and UV LED technology to prevent bacterial contamination

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) today announced the regional debut of its latest smart appliance – water dispenser with ice-making feature.  Consistent with all of the Japanese manufacturer’s electronic appliances, the water dispenser offers superior features and cutting-edge innovations, including Auto Ice Making technology, which allows it to produce 9 pieces of ice cubes every 8 to 10 minutes.  The appliance, which has big ice capacity of 1.5 kg, is engineered with an intelligent sensor for Touchless Dispensing cold water and ice cubes.  On top of these, the ice cube storage tank is equipped with UV LED, keeping the ice cubes clean, and thus eliminating any risks of bacterial contamination.

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Business & Investments

Taiwan Excellence announces the Top 3 global winners for Go Green with Taiwan

Three winners from the United Kingdom, Hungary, and the Philippines, successfully defend their proposals to a panel of experts and come home with a USD 20,000 award.

Director General of TITA Cynthia Kiang (center, front row), President & CEO of TAITRA Simon Wang (right, front row), and Secretary General of TAISE Li-Fang Chou (left, front row) posed for a group photo with the Top 5 Finalists of the “Go Green with Taiwan” project.

Five months after the launch of the “Go Green with Taiwan” project by Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and after receiving a total of 396 proposals from 45 countries around the world, the most exciting part is finally here.

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