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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights benefits of participating in Expand North Star 2025
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has concluded its global roadshows in partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre for Expand North Star 2025, the world's largest event for startups and investors. The upcoming edition of the exhibition will be hosted by the chamber at Dubai Harbour from 12th–15th October. The campaign included visits to 16 cities across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam. The chamber engaged with representatives from over 2,000 digital startups and more than 215 ecosystem stakeholders, including venture capital funds, digital business incubators, and relevant government entities. These meetings highlighted opportunities for collaboration and partnerships aimed at attracting digital companies to Dubai and showcased the benefits of participating in Expand North Star 2025. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand North Star brings together the world's leading startups, innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and digital leaders to explore the unique growth opportunities offered by Dubai and contribute to shaping the future of the digital economy. The roadshows featured presentations on Dubai's competitive advantages and the comprehensive support offered by the chamber to digital startups seeking to expand into the emirate. It also included pitch competitions showcasing innovative ideas, with the winner in each city receiving a fully sponsored opportunity to participate in Expand North Star 2025. Additional competitions were held for a chance to qualify for the final stage of the Supernova Challenge, the region's largest startup pitch competition, which will be held as part of the exhibition. Expand North Star 2025 further strengthens Dubai's appeal as a global destination for entrepreneurs and digital companies, offering a platform for innovation and collaboration while fostering connections with influential players from across the global technology landscape.
Zawya
5 days ago
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- Zawya
Dubai land Department recognises 10 real estate firms surpassing Emiratisation goals under the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme'
Mohammed Ali Al Badwawi: 'We remain committed to expanding the programme and enhancing its impact in building a more balanced and sustainable real estate market.' Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a move that reflects Dubai's commitment to promoting professional empowerment and the active participation of Emiratis in key economic sectors, Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, organised a special ceremony to honour the real estate brokerage firms most dedicated to hiring UAE nationals, as part of the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme.' The ceremony was held on Thursday at Dubai Land Department's headquarters, in the presence of His Excellency Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of DLD, along with several CEOs and representatives from the real estate sector. 10 leading real estate brokerage firms were honoured during the ceremony in recognition of their pioneering role and active contribution in exceeding the programme's key Emiratisation targets. This achievement qualifies them for additional points that enhance their classification with DLD, reflecting a genuine commitment to advancing Emiratisation in the real estate sector and boosting the participation of national talent across its various fields. The list of honoured companies included Harbour Real Estate Broker, On Plan Real Estate, Dirham for Real Estate Brokerage, AlRuwad Real Estate, AKN Properties, Exp Real Estate, FAM Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Codes, PSI Real Estate, and D&B Properties. Mohammed Ali Al Badwawi, Acting CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), said: 'What we are witnessing today is a true example of a conscious partnership between the public and private sectors. As a result, each honoured company under the 'Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme' has successfully employed more than twenty Emirati men and women. The programme has exceeded its targets in a short period, thanks to the pivotal role of these companies, which have demonstrated that investing in Emirati talent is a strategic choice that reflects institutional maturity and long-term vision. We reaffirm our commitment to expanding this programme and enhancing its impact in building a more balanced and sustainable real estate market.' This achievement marks a significant milestone in the programme, led by Dubai Land Department, to open new career opportunities for Emiratis and prepare them to take on leadership roles within the real estate brokerage sector. The programme is built on an integrated system of training, qualification, and professional support, in close collaboration with private sector companies that serve as key partners in realising its objectives. This recognition embodies the principle of responsible partnership with real estate brokerage firms that believe Emiratisation is a strategic necessity for the future and promising prospects of the market. It reflects an ambitious vision aligned with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, by focusing on human capital development and ensuring market sustainability. It also supports the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which aims to achieve transformative progress in employment, skills development, and empowering every citizen's potential. In this context, Dubai Land Department continues to invite all real estate companies in Dubai to join the programme and contribute to this ambitious national initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable work environment while providing quality opportunities for Emiratis in a vibrant and growing sector. Participating in the programme enhances institutional balance, strengthens a company's position in the market, and represents a genuine contribution to realising Dubai's vision of becoming the best city in the world to live and work.
Zawya
6 days ago
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- Zawya
Rubrik advances new data security for AWS Cloud Databases
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), the cybersecurity company, today announced a significant expansion of its data protection services, which provides an additional layer of defense in depth for Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented scale, it exposes organizations to substantial data security gaps, increased risk of cyber threats, and stringent compliance requirements. To help Rubrik customers address these challenges, Rubrik unveiled new upcoming support for Amazon DynamoDB, and launched a proprietary cyber resilience offering for relational databases, beginning with Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. This move strengthens Rubrik's leadership in cloud data protection, directly meeting customer demand for high performance and cost-effective resilience and security for their mission-critical databases. Customers will benefit from a unified platform that simplifies operations, lowers cloud backup costs, and offers immutable protection by default. "As organizations entrust their most critical data and applications with cloud database services, it's crucial to have secure and cost-effective protection in place," said Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. "Extending our cloud database protection to Amazon DynamoDB and deepening our capabilities for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL is a testament to our ongoing innovation and strategic partnership with AWS. Together, we can help our customers become truly cyber resilient.' Comprehensive Protection for Amazon DynamoDB Rubrik is extending its data protection offerings to Amazon DynamoDB, AWS's flagship serverless, distributed NoSQL database service, with a single, policy-driven console that automates everything from backup scheduling and immutability to complex cross-account recovery—a process that is often manual, intricate, and tedious. Centralized visibility and control: For customers who choose not to use AWS native services, Rubrik provides a unified dashboard to monitor and discover all DynamoDB instances across connected AWS accounts and regions. Cost reduction: Rubrik enables storage-efficient, incremental-forever backups and provides the flexibility to choose from a full range of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) storage classes, including Amazon S3 Standard, S3 Standard-Infrequent Access, S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access, S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval, S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval, and S3 Glacier Deep Archive. Cyber Resilience Offering for Amazon RDS The new offering is engineered specifically for relational databases, launching first with support for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL. Immutable protection without additional infrastructure: Ensure database backups are both unchangeable and undeletable without the need for additional vault configurations or multi-service architectures to enhance cyber resilience. Simplified and unified operations: For customers who choose not to use AWS native services, the Rubrik platform is designed to provide a centralized management view of RDS backup information across multiple AWS regions and accounts. About Rubrik Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world's data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data and identity across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
Zawya
6 days ago
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Empower promotes energy-saving practices to lower district cooling bills this summer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote optimised energy consumption, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has called on its residential and commercial customers to adopt sustainable practices to reduce district cooling consumption and lower monthly bills during the summer. Launched in June under the slogan 'Set and Save at 24°C', the Summer Campaign aims to increase awareness and promote energy efficiency in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Empower emphasised that setting the air conditioner thermostat to auto mode at 24°C during the summer has a significant impact on environmental and economic efficiency. The company also highlighted practical steps to reduce indoor heat sources, such as closing curtains, sealing gaps around windows and doors, and shading glass surfaces to minimise external heat infiltration. In addition, Empower underscored the importance of routine home maintenance, including checking the air conditioner's thermostat and regularly cleaning its filters to ensure high performance. H.E. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, stated, 'Empower is committed to supporting the vision of the UAE's leadership in building a sustainable future where the next generations can enjoy a high quality of life. This commitment is reflected in our focus on promoting environmentally responsible practices and preserving natural resources.' 'We recognise the vital role of awareness in encouraging responsible energy consumption. By leveraging innovation, we aim to deliver the highest levels of efficiency and quality in district cooling. Our summer campaign, now in its twelfth consecutive year, encourages customers to adopt simple yet impactful practices that contribute to conserving resources. These efforts not only support national sustainability goals but also help individuals optimise their district cooling consumption and reduce their monthly bills,' he added. Through its summer campaign, Empower encourages its residential and commercial customers to follow tips and guidelines, adopt awareness, and use energy responsibly in their cooling systems. This will help them reduce their energy bills and contribute effectively to the country's sustainability efforts. For more information, please contact: Seen Media Mariam Mikhail / Farah Darwich mariam@ / farah@
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ethereum-Based Little Pepe Hits New Heights With $5,000,000 Raised in Presale
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Pepe (LILPEPE) continues its upward momentum, officially wrapping up Stage 4 of its presale with over $5 million raised. As the token price increases to $0.0014 in Stage 5, investor interest has reached new highs, positioning the project as a standout in the meme coin market. This new milestone demonstrates not just the growing popularity of meme coins in 2025 but also highlights the strength of projects that pair meme energy with real utility. Unlike traditional meme tokens that depend upon hype alone, Little Pepe has carved out its niche by imparting something more—a strong Layer 2 blockchain that enhances speed, scalability, and price performance. With every new funding milestone, the project isn't simply growing in numbers however additionally in legitimacy as a next-gen crypto asset with the power to lead a new wave of network-based tokens. What Sets Little Pepe Apart At the core of Little Pepe's offering is the Little Pepe Chain—an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 protocol designed specifically for high-throughput, low-fee transactions. Built to solve congestion and scaling issues typically associated with Ethereum's mainnet, this EVM-compatible chain delivers the speed and flexibility modern users demand. This technical foundation makes Little Pepe more than a meme. It positions $LILPEPE as a scalable, efficient token that can support future DeFi, and broader Web3 integrations, all while keeping the community-first ethos that makes meme coins so attractive. The chain isn't just about moving fast—it's about building something sustainable. Stage 5 Launches with Increased Demand Following the sold-out Stage 4 presale, the project wasted no time transitioning into Stage 5. With a new token price of $0.0014, the fifth phase is already seeing heightened activity. Many investors who watched earlier stages quickly fill are now rushing to get in before future price increases. This growing interest has been fueled by consistent development updates, community engagement across platforms like Telegram and X, and a clear roadmap that outlines what lies ahead for $LILPEPE holders. The project's transparency and the community's enthusiasm are proving to be powerful drivers. A Strong and Growing Community One of the most compelling components of Little Pepe's rise is its community support. The project has cultivated an international network that resonates with both its meme aesthetic and critical infrastructure. Thousands of users are actively promoting and discussing the coin, fueling viral growth that no advertising price range ought to purchase. The conversation isn't just hype—it's backed by data. From impressive presale milestones to growing wallet counts, there are strong indicators that Little Pepe's momentum is both organic and sustainable. This is a meme coin that people believe in, and they're backing that belief with real capital. Why Stage 5 Matters Now More Than Ever Every presale stage has brought with it a price increase, and Stage 5 is no exception. Now priced at $0.0014, the token is still early in its lifecycle but has already demonstrated substantial growth potential. For many, this stage represents the perfect entry point before the token makes its way to public exchange listings. There's also a psychological factor at play. The $5 million milestone adds legitimacy and builds FOMO (fear of missing out) among investors who were previously on the fence. The clock is ticking, and those who wait too long may find themselves entering at a significantly higher price point. The team behind Little Pepe has not only managed to deliver a strong presale campaign but has also laid the groundwork for what's to come. Future updates promise increased functionality, ecosystem growth, and potential partnerships aimed at maximizing utility and adoption. With each new stage, Little Pepe is proving it's more than a viral trend—it's a long-term project in the evolving world of meme finance. From a custom-built Layer 2 solution to a thriving community and well-executed presale strategy, all signs point toward continued success. Little Pepe's explosive rise past $5 million in presale funding isn't just a number—it's a statement. It signals that investors are looking for more from meme coins in 2025: real technology, real communities, and real roadmaps. With Stage 5 now active at $0.0014, $LILPEPE is inviting both early believers and new entrants to be part of what may be one of the year's most promising crypto stories. About Little Pepe Little Pepe is a next-gen Layer 2 blockchain designed to merge meme culture with high-speed, low-cost decentralized infrastructure. Built for scalability, security, and accessibility, Little Pepe supports EVM-compatible applications and is powered by means of the $LILPEPE token. The project's mission is to create a meme coin environment wherein utility meets virality, empowering users through cutting-edge technology and lightning-fast transactions. For more information: Website: Telegram: Twitter: Contact Details: COO- James Stephen Email: [email protected] Disclaimer:This content is provided byLittle Pepe. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. 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