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du becomes UAE’s first telecom operator to achieve ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement

Certification highlights du’s commitment to sustainable procurement practices, aligning with the UAE’s sustainability goals and the global push towards responsible sourcing.

Dubai, UAE, July 14, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has become the first telecom operator in the UAE, and the second in the GCC, to be awarded the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement certification. The international standard represents excellence in sustainable procurement processes, spotlighting organizations that holistically incorporate environmental, social, and economic factors into their supply chain and decision-making frameworks.

Adel AlRais – du

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Health Care

Titan Eye+ to offer free eye-screenings to students at 10 GEMS Education schools

  • Collaboration builds on success of initial screenings made available in two schools
  • 33 percent of students screened found in need of vision correction and consultations
  • Initiative now being expanded to benefit even more GEMS students and their families

Dubai, UAE – July 14, 2025: Titan Eye+, a leading eyewear and vision care brand by TATA group, is expanding its collaboration with GEMS Rewards, the rewards programme of GEMS Education, the UAE’s largest private school network. The initiative aims to promote the importance of eye health and encourage a culture of regular eye check-ups within school communities.

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Life Style & Leisure

Casio to Release MR-G Inspired by the World’s Largest Frog

New FROGMAN Diver’s Watch with ISO 200m Water Resistance

MRG-BF1000RG

Dubai, July 14, 2025 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The design of the new MRG-BF1000RG, the latest timepiece in the FROGMAN line of divers’ watches, evokes the world’s largest frog — the goliath frog.

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Technologies

Yango Ads Unveils Smarter Monetization Tools for App Developers in Middle East

Dubai, UAE, 14 July 2025 – Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, a global tech company headquartered in Dubai, has introduced new monetization opportunities for mobile app publishers in the region. With enhanced access to global demand, smarter ad formats, and features designed to drive deeper user engagement, the company’s latest offering empowers developers to significantly increase in-app revenue and improve ad performance. These advancements are delivered through an updated SDK, built for seamless integration and optimized results.

The latest version of the advertising SDK introduces smarter ad formats and expanded access to global demand, helping developers earn more without interrupting the user experience. New interactive formats are already delivering up to 11% higher engagement, while AI-powered video previews have increased click-through rates by up to 4%. Ad Network by Yango Ads also supports integration with over 50 DSPs, including advertisers in high-value markets like the U.S. and South Korea, opening up stronger competition for ad placements and better monetization opportunities.

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Technologies

Snowflake Appoints Chris Niederman as Alliances & Channels Leader

Niederman brings 30+ years of partner strategy and GTM experience to lead Snowflake’s ecosystem into the next phase of growth

Chris Niederman, Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channels at Snowflake

JULY 14, 2025 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced Chris Niederman as Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channels, starting July 21, 2025. Niederman will be responsible for leading the Snowflake global channel and partner ecosystem, and driving growth and collaboration through the Snowflake AI Data Cloud to empower every enterprise to achieve its full potential through data and AI.

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