Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE – UAE-based real estate developer Mira Developments has invested $3 million into the launch of Percent&Co, a new international real estate agency and investment club based in Dubai. The new venture is created to attract global investors seeking premium access to the UAE’s rapidly expanding real estate market, which surpassed $71 billion in value. Percent&Co, a MENA-focused real estate investment agency with a closed exclusive investment club, offers international investors and entrepreneurs exclusive access to high-yield real estate deals, expert analytics, personalised investment support, concierge service, investment road shows, and high-level networking opportunities. Percent&Co collaborates with leading UAE developers such as Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas, DAMAC, Sobha, Aldar, Mira Developments, OMNIYAT, Wasl, and…

Dubai, UAE – Blue Remit, the digital remittance subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to significantly expand its payout capabilities across multiple geographies. This partnership adds new strength to both entities to complement each other. By integrating Blue Remit’s digital-first platform with TerraPay’s interoperable infrastructure, the alliance enables real-time payouts to bank accounts, mobile wallets, and cards globally. The result is a faster, more transparent, and compliant remittance experience for customers sending money to underserved regions. “Expanding the accessibility and performance of our remittance corridors is at the…

Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor AI development environment, which is based on Visual Studio Code — a tool used for AI-assisted coding. The malicious open-source packages are extensions hosted in the Open VSX repository that claim to provide support for the Solidity programming language. However, in practice, they download and execute malicious code on users’ devices. During an incident response, a blockchain developer from Russia reached out to Kaspersky after installing one of…

Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic[1], establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever[2] for continuous health tracking. The Galaxy Watch8 Series suits diverse lifestyles and provides advanced capabilities, setting a new standard for style and personalized health experiences. Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said: “Our mission centers on enabling healthier lifestyles for billions through cutting-edge technology. The Galaxy Watch8 Series represents the convergence of thoughtful…

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Middle East and North Africa J-PAL MENA at The American University in Cairo (AUC) marked its fifth anniversary this week, celebrating five years of harnessing the power of evidence to design cost-effective and large-scale policies that address poverty and enhance lives across the region. Held at AUC’s Malak Gabr Theater, the event brought together policymakers, researchers, donors, and community leaders to celebrate J-PAL MENA’s achievements using data and rigorous research to inform policies addressing some of the region’s most pressing challenges.  The event featured a keynote speech by Nobel Laureate and J-PAL co-founder…

Dubai: Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched Sharia Earn, a game-changing product in its mission to build a more inclusive financial future in line with Islamic principles. Officially certified by Amanie Advisors, a globally recognized Sharia advisory firm, Sharia Earn is the first multi-token staking service that meets the principles of Islamic finance, opening new doors for halal investing globally. The Islamic finance market is over $4 trillion, yet millions of Muslims have been left out of the decentralized finance movement due to the ambiguity around religious compliance. Sharia Earn addresses this gap –…

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), marked the conclusion of the seventh edition of its flagship job shadowing initiative, My Career – My Future, with a celebratory closing ceremony at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The ceremony brought together senior leaders from QF headed by Mr. Yousif A. Al-Naama, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QF, alongside representatives from QCDC and 25 partner organizations, who came together to honor the achievements of over 250 high school participants. Over the course of five days, participants were immersed in real-world work environments across a diverse range of sectors,…

Dubai: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has detailed its progress in expanding Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance across the UAE and unveiled the next phase of its strategy to deepen the platform’s integration. This ongoing effort supports the UAE’s vision of a cashless economy while enhancing cross-border payment experiences for the millions of Indians who travel between the two countries each year. UPI, India’s real-time, account-to-account payment system, enables instant, secure transactions through mobile applications. Handling over 18 Billion transactions monthly, it has grown into one of the world’s…

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 will return to Georgia’s capital on 15-16 October, bringing together 2,000 senior industry professionals and 40+ exhibitors to exchange expertise and discover the brands leading the way in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Co-hosted with SMH Global—a Georgia-founded company operating at the intersection of sports, sports media, and iGaming across Eurasia and beyond, and a longtime SBC partner in the region—the event will take place at the 5-star Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. By bringing together key stakeholders in a regionally rooted setting, the event will open direct access to high-growth markets including Georgia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Armenia—territories…

Dubai, UAE: Bayut and dubizzle, the UAE’s leading property portals, have released their latest analysis of Dubai’s most searched areas for property rentals in H1 2025. The data reflects the rental market entering a phase of healthy stabilisation, with long-term rents showing more measured shifts and short-term rentals continuing to attract steady demand. As new inventory enters the market, rental pressure is gradually easing, offering tenants greater choice and flexibility. Trends for Long-Term Property Rentals in Dubai Six months after the launch of the Smart Rental Index, Bayut’s data suggests that long-term rental prices are showing promising signs of stability. While…