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Buckle up for today’s journey through the latest headlines! We’ve got a real estate campaign that’s raising more than just eyebrows in Lebanon, a fintech giant in Egypt feeling the heat over scandalous debt collection tactics, and a glitzy new casino coming to life on UAE’s shores. Ready to explore?

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🏠 🇮🇱 Controversial Israeli Campaign to Sell Homes in South Lebanon

📰 What is it about?

• An Israeli organization, Orith Safon, launched a housing campaign on You tube and other social platforms aimed at selling homes in South Lebanon to Israeli citizens, amidst rising tensions with Hezbollah. The campaign features maps with Hebrew names for Lebanese towns, provoking debates.

💡 Why it matters?

• This comes at a critical time, with tensions already running high between Israel and Hezbollah. The campaign stirs more regional controversy, raising concerns over territorial implications.

🔜 What’s next?

• Israeli officials have denied any territorial ambitions, but this campaign is likely to increase friction in an already delicate geopolitical situation.

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📱💸 Egypt’s Halan Faces Public Backlash Over Debt Collector Incident

📰 What is it about?

• Halan, Egypt’s leading fintech company, is under fire after reports surfaced of a debt collector threatening a customer with harassment if they didn’t pay their dues. The controversy has gone viral on social media, triggering conversations about the ethics of debt collection in Egypt.

💡 Why it matters?

• The incident highlights growing concerns over consumer protection in the fintech industry. Halan has yet to address the backlash, leaving questions about the company's handling of debt collections.

🔜 What’s next?

• It remains to be seen how Halan will respond, and whether regulators will step in to tighten rules around aggressive debt collection practices in Egypt.

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🎰🏝️ Wynn Resorts Secures UAE’s First Casino License for Al Marjan Island

📰 What is it about?

• Wynn Resorts has received the UAE's first commercial gaming operator license for its upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island project. Set to open in 2027, this will be the first gaming resort in the MENA region, complete with luxury rooms and villas.

💡 Why it matters?

• This license marks a historic shift in the UAE, paving the way for commercial gaming in the region. The project is expected to attract significant tourism and investment, further positioning the UAE as a leisure and entertainment hub.

🔜 What’s next?

• As the resort gears up for its 2027 opening, more details about the gaming regulations and operations will unfold, shaping the future of entertainment in the MENA region.

In other news…

1. Dubai ruler approves expansion plan of Dubai Expo City.

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