Author: UAE Gazette
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier brings the tournament beyond the arena with the world’s first esports-themed commercial aircraft, in-flight esports entertainment and fan experiences connecting Riyadh and Paris.The national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expands its partnership with the EWC as it supports the tournament’s first international edition in ParisSaudia will operate a EWC-branded aircraft on the Riyadh–Paris route, offering travel for players, fans, creators and event staff.Saudia will launch a Fortnite community event featuring a branded airport and aircraft map, with winners receiving tickets to attend EWC 2026 in Paris.[Media Kit]JEDDAH and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and PARIS, July…
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Summer promotion offers consumers the opportunity to explore LG’s Home Solutions portfolio, designed to support everyday comfort, freshness and efficiency during the warmer months.News SummaryLG Electronics has launched its Home Solution (HS) Summer Promotion across the UAE, running until August 8, 2026.The campaign highlights LG’s comprehensive Home Solutions portfolio, including flagship innovations such as LG InstaView™ refrigerators, LG WashTower™, LG Styler™, alongside refrigeration, laundry and kitchen appliances designed to meet the demands of everyday living.As summer places greater demands on households, LG’s technologies help consumers preserve food freshness, simplify home care and support more efficient daily routines.Consumers can explore the full…
As the Official Cooling Sponsor, Gorenje highlights high-performance refrigerators, air conditioners and ice makers to deliver comfort and freshness in even the most demanding climates.DUBAI, UAE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has reached an unforgettable conclusion, with Spain lifting the trophy after a month of spectacular football. As the Official Cooling Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Gorenje, a leading European home appliance brand under Hisense Group, is now shifting its focus from the pitch to the home, ensuring families stay refreshed long after the final whistle. Whether in the heart of Europe or across the…
CAIRO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UnionPay International (UPI), the global payment network, has announced a massive expansion of its digital footprint in Egypt through a strategic partnership with Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the MENA region. The collaboration has officially enabled over 160,000 POS terminals across Egypt to accept UnionPay cards, unlocking an unprecedented opportunity for local businesses to tap into lucrative, high-spending international consumer markets. This scale-up marks a game-changing milestone for digital payments in Egypt and the wider region. It represents the rapid execution of a landmark strategic cooperation agreement signed between both parties in…
SHANGHAI, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UnionPay International has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in payment landscape with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), Al Etihad Payments (AEP), and Bank of China Abu Dhabi Branch during a high-level ceremony held in Shanghai, China, marking a significant milestone in cross-border payment interoperability and financial sector connectivity between China and the UAE. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International (UPI) signed the first memorandum of understanding with H.E. Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor of Banking Operations and Support Services of the CBUAE formalizing…
LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th anniversary edition of the Henley Passport Index reveals that the average passport now provides visa-free access to 108 destinations worldwide — up from just 58 when the Index was first launched in 2006 — showing how dramatically global mobility has expanded over two decades. The findings stand in stark contrast to the latest Global Peace Index, which also marks its 20th edition and paints its bleakest picture yet. According to the Institute for Economics & Peace, the world is experiencing the highest number of state-based conflicts since the Second World War, with global peacefulness…
DUBAI, UAE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ECC Contracting has announced the strongest project acquisition quarter in its history, securing three major construction contracts across Dubai with a combined value of AED 4.73 billion. The landmark awards reinforce ECC Contracting’s position as one of the UAE’s leading construction companies and a trusted delivery partner for some of the country’s most ambitious residential developments.Collectively, the projects will deliver 2,715 apartments and 12 townhouses, providing homes for an estimated 8,000 residents across almost 650,000 square metres of built-up area.The awards span three of Dubai’s most significant residential destinations, reflecting continued confidence from…
Lower Holder VIP 3 threshold and OTC Spot Volume recognition make VIP progression more accessibleABU DHABI, UAE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance today announced further updates to its VIP Program criteria, lowering the VIP 3 Wallet Assets threshold and integrating OTC Spot Trading Volume into Spot Trading Volume calculations for VIP qualification. The updates build on Binance’s March 2026 VIP Program refresh, which lowered selected VIP thresholds and introduced new pathways to recognize high-value users earlier in their journey. The latest changes are designed to make VIP status more accessible for eligible holders and to better recognize users who…
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Through this partnership, Plant.Digital and Quest Global will work together to accelerate the implementation of industrial digital solutions, improving asset performance and reliability, enhancing operational insights, and driving faster value realization across Plant.Digital’s client ecosystem. Quest Global has been selected for its deep domain expertise and proven execution capability in delivering complex digital transformation for asset-intensive industries across the global energy industry landscape. The partnership will focus on accelerating operational excellence and ROI value creation by applying proven approaches shaped by Plant.Digital’s and Quest Global’s extensive experience. A key aspect of the partnership is a…