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AMBITION UNBOUND
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In its fourth year of operations, SNB is now picking up further pace in terms of its expansions which include operations in Nairobi as well as additions to the range of solutions it offers
SNB Distribution is one of the fast growing value-distribution companies in the industry based out of Dubai and over the last year has started focusing on the African market as well. The company is now in its fourth year of operations and has made impressive strides in growing its channel Business by broadening the suite of products and solutions it offers to partners. In East Africa, it is focusing on markets including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
The value-added IT distributor specializes in storage and backup, networking, CCTV surveillance and IT security solutions and currently partners with several leading brands and is looking to add more to the portfolio it offers. Some of the Brands it partners with in the Middle East include Nexsan (by Imation), Tandberg Data, Infortrend, Enterasys, Proxim Wireless, Allied Telesis, Mobotix, AxxonSoft, Retrospect and Seclore.
Rohit Pitre, Regional Sales Director, East Africa for SNB says, “We focus on niche business areas in IT like Data storage & backup, CCTV Surveillance, Networking & IT Security with value added and price competitive services & solutions. We provide value addition in terms of pre and post-sales support, partner enablement, regional marketing support and end-to- end solutions on all four technology segments.”
The latest count of its partner network in East Africa includes over 20 that focus on surveillance and around 10 specialized partners for enterprise storage solutions. The company intends to be positioned as the one-stop-shop for CCTV security and surveillance solutions for organizations across the region.
Rohit adds, “Our strategy is to offer a complete suite of lifecycle solutions for the surveillance market in terms of VMS, cameras, storage to make it an intelligent surveillance solution. For enterprise storage we are pushing ahead with innovative solutions from Nexsan and EVault to offer innovative solutions tailored to the east Africa market.”
Nexsan, an Imation company offers a product portfolio that includes solid-state optimized unified hybrid storage systems, secure automated archive solutions and high-density enterprise storage array. Its products are purpose built for enterprise-class applications, purpose-built with the needs of the mid-sized customer in mind. EVault, a Seagate company offers a full-service backup and recovery delivered by a network of experts, leveraging the very best cloud-connected technology and infrastructure.
The distributor is seeing a rising demand in surveillance solutions and has recruited several partners who also see a definite value in working with the distributor because of the end to end portfolio it offers in that segment.
“There is a growing demand from ICT resellers for including security surveillance products as part of their portfolio because of the growing demand for such solutions. We are witnessing this growth especially in different markets and we are able to offer different benefits to our partners including complementing products for turnkey solutions along with pricing benefits and good technical support,” says Rohit.
The VAD is scouting to build new vendor associations and looking to sign up for products that will make it a more comprehensive end to end VAD. The VAD concedes there are some areas and will looking to add new products.
Rohit says, “At the end of the day, we are looking to provide an end to end portfolio for our partners so that it reduces their hassle. Providing reliable after sales support is of paramount support for us.”
Being a security surveillance focused distributor, the company keeps enough stocks to support reseller requirements in quick time. Technical support is a key criterion as well in this line of Business. SNB’s Africa operations are supported by the operations in Dubai airport free zone which includes two offices including a specialized technical support services team. The company also has two warehouses to help manage requirements of partners in all markets including East Africa.
Rohit says, “We have local resources and extensive partner enablement in all the regions we represent. Dubai offers the best logistics base and we would continue to use it. Since our products are specialized solutions we don’t feel the need to have a warehouse in East Africa.”
While it is never too easy to make your mark as a new company, especially in the very competitive distribution space, SNB has proved it is indeed making inroads. The company claims to have registered strong growth in its Business year on year and looks optimistic to go from strength to strength.
One of the implements it will look to use in future for strengthening its Business is a loyalty program for its partners across territories. According to the distributor, its road shows and seminars in different markets including Nairobi have been well attended which reveals a strong rapport with the channel which has made the case of the loyalty program stronger. The company is focusing on training its partners with specialized skills so that they are better placed to meet requirements from customers across verticals.
Rohit says, “We have had tremendous response in our events and training workshops. Over one year we have trained 13 channel system integrators. We are seeing a good response from all verticals in Kenya.”
The company also conducted a roadshow with over 100 people attendance in July followed up by a week’s training and certification schedule in September. The company claims to have grown over 100 % growth year on year since its start and has found great support from its partners. SNB hopes to maintain the pace of growth and will look to make further inroads the East Africa markets to help achieve the growth.
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Dhruva to Rebrand as Ryan Across the Middle East, Signaling Unified Global Brand
Dhruva will adopt the Ryan brand across the UAE and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2026, uniting the practice with Ryan’s global identity and international platform.
Dhruva, a leading tax consultancy firm in the Middle East, and Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, today announced that Dhruva will transition to the Ryan brand across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The rebranding will be completed by the end of 2026, bringing the practice under Ryan’s global identity and reinforcing its position as part of the world’s leading global-scale specialist in business tax.
The transition marks the next phase of the strategic joint venture announced in 2025 and reflects the continued integration of Dhruva’s regional capabilities with Ryan’s global platform, technology, and international resources. Clients across the Middle East will continue to benefit from the same trusted advisory teams, enhanced by access to Ryan’s worldwide expertise and service capabilities.
“The Middle East has been a strategic growth market for us for many years, and we have built a strong advisory practice founded on deep client relationships, technical excellence, and local market understanding,” said Dinesh Kanabar, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dhruva Advisors and Vice Chairman, Ryan.
“The transition to the Ryan brand marks a significant milestone in our journey and reflects the strength of our partnership. By combining our regional expertise with Ryan’s global scale, technology, and international capabilities, we are creating an even stronger platform to support clients across the region as they navigate an increasingly dynamic and evolving tax landscape.”
“The Middle East is one of the most important growth markets for tax advisory services globally, and we are investing in the region with a long-term view,” said Tom Shave, President of Ryan’s European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “Uniting under the Ryan brand strengthens how we serve clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Europe—bringing seamless access to our global expertise, technology, and international resources through one trusted platform. This transition marks an important milestone in our integration and reinforces our commitment to the region’s future.”
Ryan will continue to invest in its Middle East operations, expanding its team, capabilities, and regional presence across key markets, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. The practice provides comprehensive tax advisory services spanning corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT) and indirect tax, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tax structuring, research and development (R&D), and cross-border compliance.
“The response from our clients over the past year has been the clearest validation of this partnership,” said Nimish Goel, Leader, Middle East, Dhruva, a Ryan Affiliate. “From the outset, our teams have been integrating Ryan’s global capabilities in technology, specialized expertise, and best practices into the work we already lead in the region. Adopting the Ryan brand is the natural next step. It is the same people and the same trusted relationships, now carrying the name of the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes.”
The rebranding will be implemented in phases during the second half of 2026, with signage, visual identity, and digital properties transitioning to the Ryan brand across the region.
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GFH Partners Manrre REIT (CEIC) PLC and Palmon Group unveil new temperature-controlled chemical warehouse in JAFZA
GFH Partners Manrre REIT (CEIC) PLC (“Manrre” or “the Fund”), managed by GFH Partners Ltd. (“GFH Partners”), together with its development manager Palmon Group FZCO (“Palmon Group”), today announced the opening of a specialised temperature-controlled chemical warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), further expanding the Fund’s Grade A logistics portfolio.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Mr Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GC, alongside senior officials and dignitaries from Jebel Ali Free Zone, GFH Partners, and Palmon Group.
Purpose-built and developed by Palmon Group to meet stringent international safety and compliance standards, the new facility reflects the rising regional demand for certified chemical storage infrastructure that supports manufacturing, energy, industrial services, and third-party logistics. The warehouse is situated on a 180,000sq ft plot with a built-up area of 112,000 sq ft, divided into three temperature-controlled chambers that reach a maximum height of 13 metres. The warehouse has been designed with advanced Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR), and in-rack sprinkler systems to ensure safety and resilience across all operations.
The facility’s layout allows storage of a diverse range of hazard-classified chemicals. One chamber is configured for UN Class 3 and 4 chemicals, a second accommodates UN Class 5 chemicals, while the third has been developed for UN Class 6, 8, 9 and non-regulated materials. The warehouse offers capacity for 17,400 pallets and includes nine loading docks and three loading bays. The office space has been intentionally limited to three percent of the total built-up area, maximising operational efficiency and warehouse utility.
Speaking on the launch, Kunal Lahori, CEO of Palmon Group and Board Member of Manrre, said: “This new facility brings together precision engineering, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. Specialised chemical storage requires a high degree of control and risk management, and we have developed this warehouse to meet those expectations while offering flexibility and scalability for tenants. As one of the earliest developers in Jafza, Palmon Group remains committed to supporting the UAE’s logistics and industrial growth.”
Mohamed Ali, Head of GCC at GFH Partners, said: “The opening of this warehouse marks another important milestone in the expansion of the GFH Partners Manrre REIT portfolio, particularly in mission-critical industrial and logistics assets that serve high-growth sectors. The UAE continues to see strong demand for specialised storage solutions, and this facility reinforces our strategy to develop resilient, future-ready assets that deliver long-term value for our investors.”
The logistics hub is now fully operational and is leased to Safe Logistics. The new facility is expected to play a significant role in strengthening regulated supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as one of the region’s foremost logistics and industrial hubs.
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Big Ticket joins DP World ILT20 Season 4 as Official Partner
Big Ticket, the largest and longest-running guaranteed raffle draw in the Middle East (known for cash prizes, dream luxury cars, gold bars and coins) has joined the DP World International League T20 Season 4 as an Official Partner.
In recent years, Big Ticket has become more than just a raffle, it has gained the reputation of being a brand built around rewarding dreams and celebrating ambition, growing into one of the region’s largest and one of the most anticipated monthly draws in the UAE.
DP World ILT20 – the 34-match cricketing extravaganza – the biggest T20 tournament in the region featuring some of the most renowned global cricket stars is currently being played at the Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

DP World ILT20 Head of Partnerships Ishan Chopra: “We are delighted to welcome a UAE born raffle giant like Big Ticket as an Official Partner of the DP World ILT20. Their legacy of helping dreams come true aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering unforgettable, fan-first experiences across the league. This partnership strengthens our commitment to creating moments of excitement both on and off the field, and we look forward to elevating Season 4 together. With a household name like Big Ticket on board, we are confident of unlocking even more opportunities for fans to engage, celebrate and go All In for Cricket.”
Meanwhile, DP World ILT20 match tickets across all categories are available for the remaining tournament matches. Various spectator stand tickets start at AED 20 and hospitality packages start from AED 325. Fans can also book the new Sixes Lounge experience for AED 395, which includes unlimited food and beverages. Tickets can be purchased by visiting tickets.ilt20.ae or Virgin Megastores.
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In its fourth year of operations, SNB is now picking up further pace in terms of its expansions which include operations in Nairobi as well as additions to the range of solutions it offers
