Author: Arabian Media staff
Adham Ehab, head of products at Valu/Image: Supplied Valu, the MENA region’s universal financial technology platform, has launched the Shop’it marketplace within the Valu App, consolidating its online shopping experience under a single platform. The move replaces the standalone website and provides users with a premium, app-first journey to shop and earn cashback, reinforcing Valu’s focus on smarter, more rewarding, and more accessible shopping. Through Shop’it, customers can browse and purchase a wide selection of products from local and international partners such as Amazon, 2B, Black Circles, Way Up Sports, B.Tech, and others — all directly through the Valu app.…
Image: Supplied The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has signed a strategic partnership with Q Mobility, a leading provider of smart and sustainable mobility solutions in Abu Dhabi. The agreement brings Q Mobility into the Federation’s roster of main partners, reinforcing shared goals of empowering Emirati youth, promoting jiu-jitsu as a tool for community development, and instilling positive values among future generations. The signing ceremony took place at the Federation’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where H.E. Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, Vice Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and Mohamed Hussein Karmastaji, CEO of Q Mobility, formalised the agreement. Also present were Dalal…
Image credit: Getty Images A sweeping reform to the UAE’s excise tax regime is set to shake up both supermarket shelves and corporate boardrooms. In a move designed to combat rising health concerns and reshape consumer behavior, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced on July 18, 2025, the introduction of a tiered sugar-based excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), scheduled to take effect in early 2026. The new policy doesn’t just aim to reduce sugar consumption and tackle public health issues like obesity and diabetes, it’s also poised to reshape pricing strategies, supply chains,…
Image: Supplied ATARA Development has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open The Residences at the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, the GCC’s first Sheraton-branded residences. The development, located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marks ATARA’s entry into premium property development. Co-located with the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, the beachfront residences will comprise 141 units. The agreement was signed in the presence of dignitaries from Marjan and Marriott, including Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO of Marjan, who joined ATARA’s leadership to mark the milestone. “We are delighted to welcome ATARA Development and The Residences at…
Image credit: WhatsApp/Blog In a move to enhance messaging productivity without compromising user privacy, WhatsApp has announced the rollout of “Writing Help,” an AI-powered feature aimed at making message composition smarter, more efficient, and stylistically versatile. Designed to assist users in crafting messages that hit the right tone, whether professional, humorous, or supportive, Writing Help offers real-time suggestions based on user intent. The feature leverages advanced AI to refine messages, making everyday communication smoother and more expressive, a WhatsApp blog conveyed. Read more-WhatsApp rolls out new features for businesses: How to benefit from them But unlike many AI tools that…
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambitious Vision 2030 transformation, Gulf Business has unveiled the full agenda and speaker roster for the upcoming Saudi Business and Investment Summit, set to take place on September 3, 2025, at the Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers (location map). The summit will bring together senior government representatives, global executives, and regional business leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. With a focus on innovation, regulatory reform, public-private collaboration, and strategic investment, the event aims to serve as a premier platform for companies looking to enter or expand in…
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