Author: Mahdeehassan

BoxCommerce, a leading global e-commerce platform and a MasterCard Start Path Partner, has officially launched in the UAE. Built to empower merchants of all sizes—from startups to established enterprises—BoxCommerce enables seamless online selling through a platform that is simple, powerful, and designed with local businesses in mind. Having successfully enabled businesses across Kenya, South Africa, and Indonesia, BoxCommerce now brings its innovative approach to one of the most dynamic e-commerce landscapes in the world. With strategic partners by its side, BoxCommerce is entering the UAE market to support the country’s vast SME sector with cutting-edge, easy-to-use digital commerce tools. “The…

Built in the UAE, Munsit sets a new global standard for Arabic speech recognition, powering seamless transcription across private and public services DUBAI, UAE – April 30, 2025 – CNTXT AI, the UAE-based Data and AI company, today announced the launch of Munsit — a next-generation Arabic speech-to-text model that outperforms every global model on Arabic, including those from OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft and ElevenLabs. Munsit” — derived from the Arabic root for “to listen” — symbolizes a breakthrough in voice technology that truly listens with attentiveness and understands the richness of Arabic speech. Developed entirely in the UAE, Munsit sets…

Dubai, UAE: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Milan, a landmark master-planned community, guided by the principles of sustainability, nature, and the cultured refinement of Italian fashion, that is set to bring the timeless Milanese charm to Dubai. The launch event, which will welcome over 10,000 guests, is hosted on April 23rd, 2025, in Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena, featuring headlining performances by Tamer Hosny, Nora Fatehi and Sunidhi Chauhan. Azizi Milan, at a total value exceeding AED 75 billion, is slated to cover 40,000,000 sq. ft. in GFA, making it one of the largest…

As the UAE continues to accelerate towards its Net Zero 2050 and Water Security 2036 goals, businesses and institutions across the Emirates have come together to demonstrate the true potential of local innovation. Today, on Earth Day, A1RWATER™ announces that its partners have collectively:  Generated over 5.8M litres of drinking water from air  Eliminated over 11.6M single-use plastic bottles  Prevented 840 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions  These milestones come from A1RWATER’s expanding customer base as a combination of organizations have either adopted on-site atmospheric‑water generation, switched to A1RWATER’s premium bottled‑water delivery service, or done both. This country-wide progress embeds sustainable, plastic-free water into daily operations to deliver premium…

It’s more than 10 years since it first lit the grills in Dubai, AB’s is celebrating not just a milestone, but a movement. What started as a bold idea — to bring live-table grilling to the city — has turned into one of the UAE’s most loved dining experiences. From the unmistakable aroma of sizzling skewers to the lively atmosphere that feels more like a celebration than a meal, AB’s has become a go-to spot for birthdays, family get-togethers, and just about any day that deserves something special. A Dining Experience You Create, Bite by Bite The secret? It’s in…

The fifth edition of the Global Brush Exhibition, a prestigious international showcase uniting artists from across the globe, will be hosted at the Bahrain World Trade Center from 20 to 24 April 2025. The distinguished event is organized by Al-Dar Art Gallery, a cultural institution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, represented on this occasion by Mrs. Maram Hassan and Mr. Mohammed Hazaimeh, in collaboration with Mr. Ali Yousef Ahmadi and Mr. Bader Al Ali from Al Ayam, one of Bahrain’s leading daily newspapers. The exhibition will be inaugurated by the Guest of Honor and renowned artist, Sheikh Rashid Al…

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially launched the second cycle of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of EAD.  The award is now open for submissions, with the entry deadline set for 30 April 2025. Applications are being accepted via the official EAD website and are open to individuals and entities across the United Arab Emirates. As one of the UAE’s leading national environmental accolades, the award celebrates excellence in sustainability, innovation, and environmental leadership. It…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has completed preparations for its upcoming trade mission to Angola and Mozambique, which will take place from 21–25 April. The mission comes as part of the chamber’s ‘New Horizons’ initiative, a strategic programme designed to support the international growth of Dubai-based companies by facilitating access to high-potential global markets. The chamber held a virtual pre-mission briefing recently attended by members of the trade mission’s delegation, which includes representatives from a diverse range of Dubai-based companies. The businesses participating in the mission represent sectors including…

Inspired by the U.K., a more transparent and tech-driven market is emerging Dubai, UAE, 17th February, 2025: Dubai’s real estate sector is maturing rapidly, and one of the clearest mirrors of where it’s heading is the U.K., a market known for its deep transparency, policy structure, and professional accountability. As both residential and commercial practices in Dubai evolve, the U.K. provides a realistic preview of what’s likely to take hold next. The U.K. property market has become a benchmark for data-driven consumer experience. Today, over 90% of British buyers start their property search online, and platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla…

In a bold move to transform cash flow for small and medium businesses, Comfi, the UAE-based B2B embedded finance platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Wafeq, one of the GCC’s leading and fastest-growing accounting software providers. Through this collaboration, Wafeq users can now turn their outstanding invoices into working capital in just a few clicks, accessing up to AED 2 million in flexible funding through Comfi—without disrupting their current sales process. “This partnership is about giving SMEs more control, more liquidity, and more tools to grow,” said Sanjar Samiev, CEO of Comfi. “We’re embedding financing right where it belongs—into…