PeopleStrong appoints Tayfun Topkoc to Head International Operations and Drive Strategic Growth - peoplestrong appoints

PeopleStrong appoints Tayfun Topkoc to Head International Operations and Drive Strategic Growth

UAE, December 22, 2025: PeopleStrong, Asia’s leading human capital management (HCM) SaaS company, today announced the appointment of Tayfun Topkoc as Senior Vice President – International. The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the company, following strategic investments from Goldman Sachs and the addition of Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India, to the PeopleStrong Board. Tayfun brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of leadership, growth, and execution across technology and innovation-led organisations. Over the past decade, he has played a central role in leading large-scale digital

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What Most Travelers Get Wrong About Travel Visas (And How to Avoid Costly Mistakes) - what most

What Most Travelers Get Wrong About Travel Visas (And How to Avoid Costly Mistakes)

For many travelers, the most stressful part of planning an international trip isn’t booking flights or choosing hotels, it’s dealing with visas. Despite being a critical requirement, visas are often misunderstood, underestimated, or left until the last minute. Travel professionals who regularly assist international travelers, such as the team at Jashan Tourism, a Dubai-based travel consultancy, frequently see trips disrupted not because of travel itself, but due to avoidable visa-related mistakes. Here’s what travelers around the world commonly get wrong, and how to avoid it. 1. Assuming a Visa Is “Easy” Because Others

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Louis Philippe Enters Bahrain with its 1st Exclusive Store - louis philippe

Louis Philippe Enters Bahrain with its 1st Exclusive Store

Marking a major milestone in its international journey, the brand brings its modern classics and refined craftsmanship to Bahrain. H.E. Vinod K. Jacob, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Jacob John, President, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited and Prakash Pattabhiraman, Managing Director, Kalyan Silks, Mahesh Pattabhiraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Silks, Juzer T Rupawala, Director, Lulu Group International, Bahrain during the launch of Louis Philippe’s first exclusive store in Bahrain. Bahrain, December 17, 2025: – Louis Philippe, the iconic menswear brand celebrated for its timeless elegance, sartorial finesse, a

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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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UAE Pavilion concludes highly successful participation at EDEX 2025

Abu Dhabi, 04 December, 2025 The UAE Pavilion, organised by ADNEC Group with the support of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and the UAE Ministry of Defence, has concluded its successful participation at the Egypt Defence Expo 2025, which wrapped up today at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in Cairo. Across the four days the Pavilion attracted thousands of visitors, showcasing the UAE’s latest innovations in defence technology and reinforcing the nation’s position as a hub for innovation and strategic partnerships on the world stage. The Pavilion brought together a select group of leading national companies, including EDGE G

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A Dynamic Finale to 2025: DWTC Hosts Events Across Healthcare, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Luxury in December - dynami...

A Dynamic Finale to 2025: DWTC Hosts Events Across Healthcare, Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Luxury in December

Key events include World Congress of Neurosurgery, Automechanika Dubai, and Jewellery & Bride Arabia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 November 2025: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to conclude 2025 with a diverse line-up of December events spanning healthcare, automotive, consumer goods, and luxury sectors. From the prestigious 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery and the region’s premier automotive event Automechanika Dubai, to the year’s most anticipated luxury showcase Jewellery & Bride Arabia, December’s calendar brings together industry leaders, innovators, and trade professionals from around the world. December’s full

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UAE Pavilion participates at Egypt Defence Expo 2025 showcasing leading national defence companies to international audiences

Abu Dhabi, 28 November 2025: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion will participate in the fourth edition of the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) 2025, held from December 1-4, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in Cairo, featuring leading national defence companies that will showcase their latest land, sea, and air defence and security solutions to an international audience. This pavilion showcases a selection of the country’s most prominent and innovative national defence and security companies, aiming to expand their strategic and commercial relationships in regional and global markets, and to strengthen their presence at one of the

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From the Founders' Beginnings to a Vision That Endures: HSA Group at the “Aden–Marseille” Exhibition - founders' beg...

From the Founders’ Beginnings to a Vision That Endures: HSA Group at the “Aden–Marseille” Exhibition

HSA Group is proud to see the story of its founders highlighted at the international exhibition “Aden-Marseille. From One Port to Another,” held at La Vieille Charité in Marseille. The exhibition, which runs from 21 November 2025 to 29 March 2026, is curated by the Museums of Marseille in close scientific collaboration with the Louvre Museum in France. To mark this meaningful recognition, Mr. Abdul Gabbar Hayel Saeed, Chairman of the Owners’ Representatives Board, and Mr. Dirhem Abdo Saeed, Chairman of HSA Group, attended the opening ceremony in Marseille. Established in 1938, HSA Group has grown from a small shop in Aden into one

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Twenty Winners at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2025 - twenty winners

Twenty Winners at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2025

Abu Dhabi, 23 November: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards 2025 winners were announced and awarded at Mubadala Arena on Sunday, with 20 winners honoured across various categories. The ceremony took place at the conclusion of the seventeenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, over eleven days with more than 10,000 athletes from over 130 countries taking part. H.E. Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohammed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Pre

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Dubai Culture Extends ISEA2026 Open Call for Participation - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Extends ISEA2026 Open Call for Participation

Dubai, UAE, 23 November 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for the open call for participation in the International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art 2026 (ISEA2026). The move aims to provide an opportunity for creatives, practitioners, thought leaders, artists, researchers, content creators, and specialists in the fields of digital arts to take part in the international symposium that Dubai will host from 10 to 19 April 2026, under the theme ‘ELYAH: Constellating Place, Data and Identity.’ Dubai Culture will accept submissions until 15 December. Eligible entries include performance proposal

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