Sports & Recreations

Al Fardan Exchange and Dubai Sports Council Launch Inaugural Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League at Dubai Sports World 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – August 6, 2025 – Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted and long-standing financial services providers, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, officially launched the Al Fardan Exchange Kabayan Basketball League 2025, the first tournament of its kind hosted at Dubai Sports World (DSW).

The launch took place during the 15th edition of Dubai Sports World and was attended by HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, Florent Malouda, former French International Footballer, and Nasser Mohammed Nasser, Chief Marketing Officer at Al Fardan Exchange.

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Technologies

WhatsApp Cracks Down on Criminal Scammers & Introduces New Safety Tools

5 August 2025, United Arab Emirates – Today, WhatsApp announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the rollout of new in-app safety features designed to protect users globally. These efforts underscore WhatsApp’s commitment to user security amidst a landscape of increasingly complex fraudulent schemes.

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Technologies

du partners with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU to Launch Region’s First Arabic Telecom LLM for Operational Excellence

Landmark collaboration to deliver an Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for internal operations, driving efficiency, automation and AI-driven innovation across systems at du.

Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du

Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has partnered with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University’s 6G Research Center, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to launch a first-of-its-kind Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM). This cross-sector partnership brings together global tech innovation, regional research leadership, and international policy guidance to co-create an AI model that serves critical telecom functions in Arabic—a first in the industry. The du Arabic Telecom LLM is tailored specifically for internal telecom operations and is designed to enhance the efficiency of du’s processes while advancing the UAE’s vision for sovereign AI capabilities.

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Business & Investments

Grandiose Supermarket Partners with SAP to Harness Business AI for Exceptional Customer Experiences and Scalable Growth

Fast-growing UAE retailer adopts RISE with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business AI to optimize operations, enhance insights, and fuel expansion across the region

SAP and Grandiose Signing Ceremony

Photo Caption (from left to right): Hisham Mansour – Senior Account Executive, SAP; Marwan Zeineddine – Managing Director, UAE, SAP; David Wilkinson – Director of Portfolio & Project Management, Ghassan Aboud Group; Olivier Leblan – Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Ghassan Aboud Group; Mussaab Aboud – CEO Food Division, Grandiose Supermarket; Joud Aboud – Executive Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Affairs, Ghassan Aboud Group; Ahmad Aboud – Group CFO, Ghassan Aboud Group; Nicole Deumens – CMO, Ghassan Aboud Group

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Shopping & Promotions

HUAWEI AppGallery Launches Casual Games Carnival, Giving Users a Chance to Win Exciting Prizes

 

Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 5 August 2025 – HUAWEI AppGallery, one of the world’s top three app marketplaces, has officially launched the Casual Games Carnival, a dedicated campaign celebrating some of the top casual games available on the platform. The campaign rewards users who download games or check in daily with the opportunity to open a Lucky Box and get a chance to win amazing prizes, including, Huawei devices, discount coupons, and vouchers.

The Casual Games Carnival features a curated collection of some of the best casual games on AppGallery, ensuring fun and excitement for users of all ages. Whether it’s puzzle challenges, arcade-style fun, or relaxing daily games, participants have plenty of options to explore and enjoy.

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