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Coca-Cola introduces new marketing model

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The Coca-Cola Company today named WPP as Global Marketing Network Partner to assume a key part in executing another advertising model that is worked to drive long haul development for the whole organization’s arrangement of brands across in excess of 200 nations and domains.

“Their offices like McCann and Mercado will keep on being key accomplices for the organization.”

Coca-Cola’s new, incorporated organization model is essential for a forceful plan to change and modernize promoting and development as key drivers of the organization’s beneficial development. “Buyers react to a whole encounter – they don’t separate the message from the medium – and that is the reason we’ve planned an organization model to be genuinely shopper driven and storehouse free,” said Manolo Arroyo, worldwide head showcasing official for The Coca-Cola Company. “This model is about consistent reconciliation of the force of large, striking thoughts and imagination inside encounters, intensified by media and information. It will empower us to make start to finish encounters that are grounded in information rich experiences and upgraded ongoing, at scale, as we gain from shoppers.”

The new organization model has four parts:

1. A Global Marketing Network Partner to oversee start to finish innovative, media, information and showcasing innovation, across the entire portfolio.

2. A Complementary Media Partner to get separated capacities select business sectors.

3. A Strategic Roster of endorsed offices to give admittance to the best imaginative personalities, paying little mind to their area or connection.

4. A typical information and innovation stage that interfaces showcasing groups of five worldwide classifications, nine working units, Global Ventures and Platform Services to the Global Marketing Network Partner, Complementary Media Partner and Strategic Roster.

Worldwide Marketing Network Partner

OpenX, the tailor made WPP group, will give start to finish abilities across imaginative, media and information to fill in as the Global Marketing Network Partner for Coca-Cola’s brands. The expansiveness and profundity of the association is extraordinary for Coca-Cola and is relied upon to be an impetus in the change of showcasing viability and proficiency. It is likewise extraordinary for the business, given its scale and topographical reach, including in excess of 200 nations and regions; the organization’s five-classification refreshment portfolio; and Global Ventures, including honest and Costa.

“As we planned our new advertising working model, it turned out to be progressively certain that straightforwardness was basic to effectively working an immense topographical and broadened business organization, which likewise incorporates our packaging framework,” Arroyo said.

“I’m pleased to join forces with WPP as we speed up our promoting change. We were dazzled by WPP’s capacity to adjust the stuff to convey incorporated shopper encounters at a worldwide scale with the readiness, speed and information driven experiences that are needed to win locally. WPP will bring inventive greatness and unrivaled promoting abilities at a worldwide scale that no other organization can convey.”

“We are pleased to be delegated as The Coca-Cola Company’s Global Marketing Network Partner, an impetus for its change and development, and to bring the exceptional imagination, information rich bits of knowledge and media ability expected to make associated purchaser encounters,” said Mark Read, CEO of WPP.

“This association, incorporating our capacities across content, media, information, creation and innovation, working locally and universally, will supplement The Coca-Cola Company’s worldwide arranged association. It’s unmatched in our industry as far as expansiveness and profundity of abilities, and mirrors WPP’s scale and stretch all throughout the planet. I’d prefer to express gratitude toward Manolo Arroyo and his groups in making this intense stride with WPP. Our accomplishment in the business’ greatest at any point pitch is demonstration of the ability and difficult work of many individuals across WPP and our organizations, and to the strength of our basic, incorporated proposal to customers.”

Integral Media Partner

The organization additionally reported that Dentsu has been named Complementary Media Partner in chosen markets where they bring particular qualities.

“Dentsu is a mind boggling organization that joins rich human bits of knowledge with the main edge investigation and innovation abilities needed to plan and execute associated buyer encounters,” Arroyo said. “They are the ideal integral accomplice for us, acquiring particular qualities a portion of our most noteworthy need regions.”

Vital Roster

Coca-Cola will likewise guarantee it approaches the world’s best makers through the advancement of an open-source inventive model. “We realize splendid imaginative thoughts come from anyplace, and we will hold that adaptability,” Arroyo said.

Publicis Groupe and IPG both performed emphatically during the survey interaction, showing driving edge capacities, creative thoughts and noteworthy ability. Different organizations from the two organizations have been chosen for Coca-Cola’s Strategic Roster and will assume key parts in the open-source model, which is relied upon to represent 33% of all showcasing work.

“I need to especially perceive the work performed by the other finalist, Publicis Groupe. Publicis exhibited being a remarkable organization with a strong vision that tested our reasoning, making it one of our most difficult business choices we have stood up to, given its elite capacities,” Arroyo said. “Offices like Publicis and Leo Burnett mix imagination with information and innovation, and I’m eager to work with them as a component of our essential program.”

“IPG has reliably exhibited an enthusiasm for Coca-Cola marks and conveyed a portion of our most significant work all throughout the planet,” Arroyo said.

“Their organizations like McCann and Mercado will keep on being key accomplices for the organization.”

Execution of the new showcasing model will start right away. PwC prompted on the Global Marketing Network Partner and Strategic Roster audits, and MediaSense was the specialist on the Complementary Media Partner survey.

Regarding The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a complete refreshment organization with items sold in excess of 200 nations and domains. Our organization’s motivation is to revive the world and have an effect. We sell different billion-dollar brands across a few drink classifications around the world. Our arrangement of shining soda pop brands incorporates Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our hydration, sports, espresso and tea brands incorporate Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Gold Peak, Honest and Ayataka. Our nourishment, juice, dairy and plant-based drink brands incorporate Minute Maid, Simply, honest, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re continually changing our portfolio, from lessening sugar in our beverages to putting up creative new items for sale to the public. We try to emphatically affect individuals’ lives, networks and the planet through water recharging, bundling reusing, maintainable sourcing practices and fossil fuel byproducts decreases across our worth chain. Along with our packaging accomplices, we utilize in excess of 700,000 individuals, carrying monetary freedom to neighborhood networks around the world.

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How a Dubai Firm Built a 1,000+ Workforce in Just 20 Years

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In an era defined by digital transformation and workforce localisation, Data Direct Group – a leading – Dubai-based business process outsourcing company – has emerged as one of the UAE’s largest and most enduring private employers.

Founded in 2002 with a vision to offer reliable, locally grounded customer experience (CX) solutions, Data Direct Group recently surpassed 1,000 + employee milestone in the UAE alone. The company, today employs, more than 1500 people across four GCC countries, quietly redefining what sustainable private sector impact looks like – with a workforce that today represents 35+ nationalities.

“Our story is Dubai’s story — built on ambition, innovation, and a belief in people,” says Rajiv Dalmia, Founder and Chairman of Data Direct Group that marks 23 years of operations this month. “When we started over two decades ago, back in 2002, we had a clear focus: build a company that not only delivers operational excellence but also contributes meaningfully to the economy and society around us. That vision has stayed the same.”

Supporting on-shore employment and Emiratisation

In an industry often driven by offshore outsourcing, Data Direct Group has doubled down on creating meaningful, on-shore employment opportunities within the UAE. Its diverse portfolio includes call centre services, digital onboarding, and IT support — all delivered by a workforce physically present in the country and trained to global standards.

“Our journey reflects not only business resilience, but a deep-rooted commitment to on-shore job creation, inclusivity, and economic value generation,” said Dalmia explaining how this ‘localisation drive’ has allowed the company to support both government and private sector entities across the UAE while aligning with national initiatives such as Emiratisation.

“We’ve never believed in exporting jobs; we’ve always believed in exporting  knowledge and capabilities,” Dalmia notes. “That’s why we’ve invested heavily in building local talent — our growth is measured not just in numbers, but in lives uplifted and careers shaped.”

A true UAE-grown success story

With its roots deeply embedded in Dubai, Data Direct Group has become a textbook example of homegrown enterprise success. From early challenges to regional expansion, the company has retained its core commitment to service, speed, and scalability.

Today, it is trusted by leading names in banking, healthcare, government services, utilities, logistics, and telecom, delivering bespoke business solutions that enhance customer experience and drive digital agility.

“The UAE allowed us to dream big. The leadership here created an ecosystem where entrepreneurs like myself could build something real and long-lasting,” Dalmia says.

One of the UAE’s largest employers in its category

Employing more than 1,500 people in the region and growing, Data Direct Group has carved out a reputation not only for its size but also for its inclusive work environment. With more than 35 nationalities represented, the company mirrors the cosmopolitan fabric of the UAE itself.

“We don’t just talk diversity — we live it every day,” says Dalmia. “Whether it’s a young graduate from Sharjah or a systems analyst from India, we’ve built a space where people from all backgrounds, walks of life and academic qualifications can grow and lead.”

The company’s female participation has also grown steadily over the past decade, particularly in middle-management and client delivery roles — a focus area it aims to accelerate in the coming years.

Driving economic impact beyond numbers

Beyond employment figures, Data Direct Group plays a pivotal role in supporting the business infrastructure of the UAE and wider GCC. From managing millions of customer interactions to helping clients streamline operations, the company’s services are woven into the fabric of everyday business in the region.

This impact translates to cost-efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and scalable support for public services — key drivers of GDP contribution in UAE’s digital economy.

“Economic impact is not just about revenue — it’s about relevance,” Dalmia adds.

“The fact that we’ve been around for over two decades, evolving every step of the way, is proof that you can be relevant, resilient, and responsible — all at once.”

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What foreign investors need to know about UAE’s updated tax rules

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The UAE has introduced new rules to clarify when foreign companies or investors may be subject to corporate tax on their investments in the country.

Under Cabinet Decision No. 35 of 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance has outlined specific conditions under which non-resident investors in Qualifying Investment Funds (QIFs) or Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) will be seen as having a taxable presence (nexus) in the UAE.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re a non-resident juridical person (i.e. a foreign company or legal entity) investing in a QIF or REIT in the UAE, you’ll only be considered taxable in the UAE if:

  • The fund does not distribute at least 80% of its income within nine months after the end of its financial year. In this case, your tax obligation starts from the date you acquired the investment.
  • The fund does distribute 80% or more, but your taxable status starts from the date the dividend is paid.
  • The QIF fails to meet the diversity of ownership rules during the tax period.

Good News for Passive Investors

If your investment is in QIFs or REITs that comply with the rules and none of the exceptions apply, you won’t be considered to have a taxable presence in the UAE. This means no corporate tax liability under the UAE’s tax system.

Why This Matters

This decision gives much-needed clarity to international investors. It helps ensure that foreign investment in UAE-based funds remains attractive and tax-efficient while aligning with the country’s new corporate tax framework.

In short, if you’re investing in compliant UAE funds or REITs as a non-resident, you’re unlikely to face UAE corporate tax unless certain distribution or ownership conditions aren’t met.

(Source: Wam)

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UAE named world’s best place for entrepreneurs

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The United Arab Emirates has once again been crowned the best place in the world for entrepreneurs, topping the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report 2024/2025 for the fourth year running.

Outperforming 56 economies, the UAE has cemented its status as the ultimate hub for startups and small businesses, thanks to pro-business policies, easy access to funding, and a thriving investment scene.

UAE Leads in Business-Friendly Policies

The report reveals that the UAE ranks No.1 among high-income countries in 11 out of 13 key areas, including:

  • Access to finance – Securing business funding has never been easier.
  • Government backing – Tax benefits, reduced red tape, and strong policies to support startups.
  • Education & training – Top-tier entrepreneurial learning from school to university.
  • Market access – Fewer regulatory hurdles mean faster business growth.
  • Tech & innovation – Cutting-edge research and development support.

Leadership’s Vision for a Global Business Hub

Alia bint Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, hailed the UAE’s achievement, calling it proof of the country’s bold vision and leadership’s commitment to making it the best place for businesses to start, scale, and succeed.

She highlighted that the UAE is not just leading the region but making waves on the global stage, with ambitious plans under the “We the UAE 2031” vision to become the world’s premier destination for SMEs and the new digital economy.

What’s Driving the UAE’s Success?

The report credits several game-changing policies and investments, including:

$8.7 billion poured into innovation and SME growth under the Projects of the 50 initiative.
100% foreign ownership of businesses – making the UAE a magnet for global entrepreneurs.
Record-breaking foreign investment in 2023, proving confidence in the UAE’s economy.

Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking:

  • 67% of adults know an entrepreneur or believe they have the skills to start a business.
  • 70% of Emiratis see strong opportunities for launching their own ventures.
  • 78% of new entrepreneurs prioritise social and environmental impact.
  • 75% of startup founders plan to hire at least six employees in the next five years.
  • 80% aim to go digital, keeping up with the latest business trends.
  • 55% of UAE entrepreneurs already serve international customers, strengthening the UAE’s status as a global business powerhouse.

UAE Officially the Best Business Environment

On top of ranking first in the GEM report, the UAE also topped the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI), proving it has the most supportive environment for startups and businesses.

(Source: Wam)

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