Amna Al Shamsi becomes first Emirati appointed to IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group - amna shamsi

Amna Al Shamsi becomes first Emirati appointed to IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group

Abu Dhabi, December 05, 2025 The Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has appointed Amna Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards at the Ministry of Finance, as a member of the Group for a renewable three-year term, extendable up to nine years. This marks the first official representation of the UAE on the international council, which plays a key role in supporting the development of global public sector accounting standards and promoting financial governance and transparency across governments worldwide. The appointment re

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus Hold World Premiere of GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept - toyota gazoo

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus Hold World Premiere of GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept

Three models positioned as flagships in the manner of the Toyota 2000GT of yesteryear and the Lexus LFA make their world premiere. As an embodiment of “Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu”, preserving and passing on the “secret sauce of car-making” to the next generation is one aim of development. The GR GT is a new GR-brand flagship sports car that further advances the making of ever-better motorsports-bred cars. The GR GT3 is a GR GT-based, FIA GT3-spec race car for all customers who want to win races. The Lexus LFA Concept is a concept model aimed at creating a BEV sports car that exceeds customers’ expectations. To

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Essilor Luxottica Selected Holiday Gift Guide – For Him & Her
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Essilor Luxottica Selected Holiday Gift Guide – For Him & Her


Find the perfect festive gift for your loved ones This holiday season, give the gift of style, performance and innovation with Essilor Luxottica’s curated selection of iconic eyewear brands. Whether you’re shopping for the sporty adventurer, the tech enthusiast, or the fashion-forward trendsetter, these standout picks will help you choose something unforgettable. All Assets here For the slopes – Oakley For the sporty one on your list, Oakley delivers performance built for the slopes and every adrenaline-filled moment beyond. The brand opens a new chapter with Artifacts From The Future—innovations designed for tomorrow and sh

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Palo Alto Networks and IBM Plan to Launch Joint Solution to Accelerate Enterprise-Wide Quantum-Safe Readiness

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 4, 2025 – As the path toward large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing rapidly accelerates, enterprises must act now to secure their data. To provide a path to a quantum-safe future, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) today announced a plan with IBM to offer a new Quantum-Safe Readiness solution designed to help enterprises identify cryptographic exposure, understand quantum-computing related risks, and accelerate their transition toward quantum-safe security. By combining IBM’s Quantum Safe Transformation services with the foundational network-level cryptographic intelligence from Palo Alto Networ

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Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk' Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank - ministry finance

Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk’ Initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank

Investment available through the bank’s digital platform starting from AED 4,000 Bank will enable seamless and secure access to government Islamic Treasury Sukuk offerings on the EI + Mobile App The initiative reinforces Emirates Islamic’s commitment to innovation in Islamic finance Abu Dhabi, 04 December 2025 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed the 3rd agreement under the “Retail Sukuk” initiative with Emirates Islamic Bank, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, enabling UAE citizens and residents to invest in Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through its innovative digital platform. The initiative

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UAE National Orchestra Brings National Sound to the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad Celebration with its First Public Performance...

UAE National Orchestra Brings National Sound to the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad Celebration with its First Public Performance

The UAE National Orchestra performed the music for the official Eid Al Etihad ceremony at Zayed National Museum. As part of its first public performance, the UAE National Orchestra performed the national anthem, “Ishy Bilady”. The performance took place in the presence of His Highness the UAE President and several UAE rulers, marking a significant cultural moment for the UAE National Orchestra. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 04 December 2025: The UAE National Orchestra (UAENO) performed at the Eid Al Etihad official ceremony at Zayed National Museum, presenting specially arranged music for the national celebration and performing the UAE

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InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City Unveils its Festive Takeaways for December - intercontinental hotels

InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City Unveils its Festive Takeaways for December

Gourmet Roasts and Holiday Classics Now Available for Pre-Order 4 December 2025, Dubai, UAE – InterContinental Hotels at Dubai Festival City is ushering in the holiday season with the launch of its Festive Takeaways, bringing the warmth and flavour of gourmet celebrations directly to homes across the UAE. Available daily throughout December, the curated menu offers handcrafted roasts and seasonal favourites designed to elevate Christmas and New Year gatherings. Perfect for intimate dinners or family feasts, each festive order is prepared by the hotel’s award-winning culinary team and comes ready to serve. Guests are required to place th

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Shop, Scan & Win Up to Dh 1 Million During the 31ˢᵗ Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)

Promotion spanning across 15 participating malls across Dubai 30 winners to be announced over 5 weekly draws Dubai (December 4, 2025): The popular ‘Shop, Scan & Win’ campaign for the 31ˢᵗ edition of the Dubai Shopping festival, giving shoppers the opportunity to enjoy rewarding experiences and exciting prizes when they shop from any of the 15 participating malls in Dubai. The promotion is well aligned with the festival’s commitment to creating memorable, family-friendly experiences for residents and visitors during one of the city’s most anticipated annual shopping events. The ‘Shop, Scan & Win’ promotion will run fro

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Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) Unveils Golden Opportunity for Shoppers at the 31ˢᵗ Dubai Shopping Festival

Shoppers Stand a Chance to Win From 5 Kilos of Gold This DSF Discover Exclusive Deals at 250+ Participating Jewellery Stores Dubai (December 4, 2025): The Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) today announced its headline promotion for the 31ˢᵗ edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), bringing an exciting opportunity for customers shopping jewellery across the city. This year’s promotion reinforces Dubai’s position as the global “City of Gold” and continues the festival’s legacy as one of the region’s most vibrant retail celebrations. The campaign runs from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, where custome

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NRTC Group Acquires Ripe Organic, Expanding Network to 150+ Local Organic Farms and Targeting 40% Revenue Growth in First ...

NRTC Group Acquires Ripe Organic, Expanding Network to 150+ Local Organic Farms and Targeting 40% Revenue Growth in First Year Post-Integration

Move expands NRTC’s integrated farm-to-fork platform, accelerating e-commerce growth and widening premium product offerings Dubai, United Arab Emirates NRTC Group, one of the region’s leading fresh produce importers, distributors, and farm-to-fork operators, today announced the full acquisition of Ripe Organic, a homegrown UAE brand recognised for its trusted organic products and strong consumer following. With this acquisition, NRTC Group will now collaborate with more than 150 local organic farms across the UAE, and the Group is projecting approximately 40% revenue growth in the first full year of operations post-integration, under

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