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Piyush Goyal Launches $24M CSR by Malabar Gold for Education

India Union Minister Piyush Goyal Unveils Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ USD 24 Million CSR Initiative for FY 2026–27

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest retail jewellery group and a responsible jewellery brand, has today announced their CSR initiatives worth USD 24 Million for the financial year 2026-27 held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, India Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.

At the CSR initiative, the Union Minister inaugurated the distribution of educational scholarships for 33,000 female students across India. The event was attended by Malabar Group Chairman Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Malabar Gold & Diamonds Managing Director – India Operations Mr. O. Asher, Malabar Group Executive Directors Mr. Nishad A.K. and Mr. Abdulla Ibrahim, Kerala House Resident Commissioner Mr. Puneet Kumar, IAS, Pratham CEO Ms. Rukmini Banerji, and Thanal Chairman Dr. Idris, among others.

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Travel & Tourism

Trip.com teams up with Checkout.com to simplify payments for global travelers

  • Checkout.com brings local acquiring and digital payments expertise to help Trip.com offer faster, more reliable transactions for travelers around the world.
  • The partnership supports Trip.com’s global expansion, unlocking growth in key markets like Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UK, and North America.
  • Together, the companies are building a more intuitive travel booking experience, supporting the tourism industry as it scales in an increasingly digital economy.

Middle East —26 March 2026 — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payment company, today announced a strategic partnership with international travel service provider Trip.com. The collaboration supports Trip.com’s global expansion by enabling high performing payments and an effortless booking experience for its customers around the world as they plan their next adventure online.

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Shopping & Promotions

Shop, Save & Win Big: Mercato & Town Centre Jumeirah Elevate the Shopping Experience with PrivilegePLUS

Visitors to Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah are in for an exciting retail experience as the PrivilegePLUS loyalty program returns this year with bigger rewards, exclusive discounts, and incredible chances to win throughout the year.

Designed to delight both residents and tourists, PrivilegePLUS transforms every shopping trip into a rewarding journey. Members can enjoy up to 50% instant discounts across a wide selection of participating stores, making every visit more valuable and enjoyable.

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Technologies

MAXION Sees 399% User Growth Through Real-World Connection

MAXION reports 399% user growth amid rising demand for real-world connection platforms

Dubai, UAE – 26 March 2026 – MAXION, a UAE-based platform empowering social connections, has reported 399% year-on-year growth in its user base in 2025 following the introduction of an AI-powered infrastructure designed to prioritise real-world interaction. The growth reflects strong adoption of the platform’s technology-driven approach to facilitating meaningful relationships. Over the same period, the company reached a 406% increase in annual recurring revenue.

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Technologies

SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026: Shaping Digital Futures in Dubai

SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai on April 1 to Align Policy, Technology, Market Confidence, and Investment through Stakeholder Participation

Dubai. March 26, 2026. With the patronage of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and in legacy collaboration with Huawei, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council confirms that its Leaders’ Summit 2026 will take place as scheduled on April 1st at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. 

This confirmation follows a review of the Summit’s timing with UAE-based stakeholders and the broader SAMENA Council community, and maintaining the original date also reiterates an operational requirement for the market. Digital infrastructure continues to function as a critical layer across economies, requiring uninterrupted coordination among policymakers, operators, and technology stakeholders. In practice, convening leadership at this juncture supports clarity in direction, continuity in execution, and confidence across the market.

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