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Sage Intacct launches-best-in class cloud finance software for mid-sized businesses in the UAE
Less manual work, more financial control and a platform that can grow with any business’s needs
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES & SOUTH AFRICA – African Media Agency – 23 October 2025 – Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai – helping transform the way mid-sized businesses operate by providing real-time financial visibility, cutting-edge intelligent automation and data-driven insights.
Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management and accounting platform designed to help growing organisations streamline and automate their finance operations. It provides capabilities such as multi-entity consolidation, real-time dashboards and reporting, and automated workflows for core accounting functions like orders, purchasing, and cash management. Built for scalability, Sage Intacct can support global operations with multi-currency, multi-entity structures and integrations with other business systems via open APIs.
Key features and benefits of Sage Intacct include:
- Making informed decisions: Dashboards and reporting give finance teams and business leaders real-time visibility into financials to help them make better, data-driven decisions.
- Simplifying financial operations: Finance teams will no longer need to manage tedious spreadsheet tasks and manual data entry, helping save time and reducing errors.
- Growing with confidence: The scalable platform grows with businesses, allowing them to add functionality as needed without disruptions.
- Enhancing accuracy with intelligent automation: Finance teams can easily harness the power of intelligent automation and machine learning to automate processes like outlier detection, and smart rules for bank reconciliation, thereby improving data accuracy and identifying potential fraud.
- Seamless integration: Finance teams can easily integrate Sage Intacct with other applications using its open architecture and library of APIs.
- Rich partner ecosystem: Customers can access an ecosystem of partners that deliver pre-integrated solutions to extend the capabilities of Sage Intacct via the Sage Intacct Marketplace.
- Multi-entity insights: Empowers growing multi-entity businesses with valuable insights for clarity and enhanced efficiency.
Jordaan Burger, Managing Director for Sage AME, says: “At Sage, our customers always come first. Everything we do, from pioneering intelligent automation to delivering powerful insights, is designed to help them save time, reduce risk, and unlock new opportunities for growth. We are committed to innovation that doesn’t just simulate human thought but learns and adapts to deliver lasting value. By putting customers at the centre, we empower finance leaders to operate with greater confidence, make smarter and faster decisions, and move their businesses forward with agility.”
Andrew Beck, Managing Director, Wild Eye says, “Sage Intacct is a powerful tool for any business looking to become more strategic, sustainable, and ultimately more profitable. We now have the tools and insights to plan ahead, act faster, and make better decisions.”
Sage delivers advanced cloud financial management that empowers leaders with real-time insights, predictive capabilities, and the agility to reimagine how finance supports growth. By combining cutting-edge automation with continuous innovation, Sage enables businesses in the region to scale smarter, adapt faster, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
From streamlining accounts payable to enhancing data accuracy, Sage’s intelligent automation tools have already helped SMBs cut processing time in half and save hundreds of hours on manual processes. As innovation continues to move at pace, Sage has an exciting roadmap for AI features that will unlock faster decision-making and give finance leaders more time to focus on impact. Sage is committed to bringing the best new technology to customers throughout Africa and the Middle East.
Gerhard Hartman, Vice President for Medium Business, Sage Africa & Middle East concludes: “The acceleration of digital transformation across the Middle East is fuelling demand for modern, cloud-based solutions. As organisations move beyond manual processes and legacy systems, they require intelligent financial platforms that not only automate and streamline but also drive innovation.”
Following successful launches in selected SADC states from 2022 to 2024*, Sage Intacct will be brought to the UAE through certified business partners (BPs) offering deep expertise in specific vertical markets.
*Sage Intacct’s African footprint includes Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe.
Visit Sage Intacct Financial Management Software | Sage UAE for more information.
Sage Intacct success stories
Sage has built a strong base of Sage Intacct clients in South Africa since launching the solution in 2020, including Wild Eye, Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund, ATKV, and Retail Capital, to name a few.
Find out how customers are using Sage Intacct to drive better business outcomes on our Customer Success Stories page.
- Sage Intacct gives Wild Eye the structure and visibility to make confident decisions as it grows.
- Sage Intacct has elevated LPFF’s operational excellence and enabled it to navigate the complex and evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
- Sage Intacct enhanced ATKV’s communication and standardised processes, enabling real-time access to information from any device.
- Sage Intacct enabled Retail Capital’s transactions to be 99% automated.
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About Sage
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of Small and Mid-Sized Businesses served by us, our partners, and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology, and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality, and the climate crisis.
Sage Intacct is currently available to customers in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
Find out more: 
www.sage.com/za
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The “ANDPAD” Cloud-Based Construction Project Management Service Adds Supporting Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish Languages
With the new addition of these four languages, ANDPAD now supports six languages, including the previously released English and Vietnamese.
■ Background
Japan’s construction sector faces chronic labor shortages, leading to an increase in the hiring of foreign nationals from Southeast Asia. This trend is accelerated by the Specified Skilled Worker system, supported by bilateral Memoranda of Cooperation (MOC) between Japan and various Southeast Asian governments. Consequently, a growing number of technical interns are transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker status. Consequently, a growing number of technical interns are transitioning to Specified Skilled Worker status.
Simultaneously, the construction sector is expanding in many Southeast Asian countries, although it still faces common challenges of on-site quality and boosting productivity.
In response to these trends, ANDPAD has expanded its language support to include Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), and Spanish. Initially, this multi-language support will cover the Construction Management features—the most widely used function of ANDPAD—to facilitate centralized information management and smoother communication at construction sites in both Japan and Southeast Asia.
Going forward, ANDPAD will continue to actively pursue expansion of functions in multiple languages along with development efforts to offer support for various languages. The company will proceed to promote DX in the Southeast Asian construction industry in addition to the Japanese market.
■ About Usage
Existing ANDPAD users can use these new language options version at no additional cost.
Scope of Support
ANDPAD app:
- iOS: 5.99 or higher
- Android: 5.98 or higher
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About the ANDPAD Service
The cloud-based construction project management service with the top share of the market in Japan*, ANDPAD makes the central management of everything from enhancing onsite efficiency to improving management possible. Since provision of the service started in 2016, through associated development efforts that emphasize intuitiveness and ease of use and thorough support for implementation and utilization, the service has reached over 233,000 corporate users and 684,000 individual users.
ANDPAD was selected as a “2024 Recommended Technology” under the NETIS (New Technology Information System) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Details (Japanese language only): 
https://andpad.jp/
■Company Overview
Name : ANDPAD Inc.
Location : Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower 37F, 5-19 Mita 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative : Takeo Inada, CEO
Business Activities : Development, sales and operation of “ANDPAD” cloud-based construction project management service
Company Website (Japanese language only)：https://andpad.co.jp/
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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Welcomes a New K-Wave Star Jung Hae In’s First-Ever Wax Figure Unveiled
A Star Moment in Detail｜Craftsmanship, Technology and Personal Touch
Showcasing Jung Hae In’s signature charm, his newly unveiled wax figure is dressed in an elegant black double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit with silk lapels, complemented by a white shirt and black Chelsea boots all personally selected by the actor. With both hands forming a heart at his chest and a warm, inviting smile, the figure captures the approachable and friendly essence that his fans ‘HAEINESS’ adore. Every detail, from hair colour and skin tone to the suit’s silhouette, lining, and brooch, was meticulously crafted based on precise measurements taken during a five-hour sitting, the acclaimed craftsmanship and dedication to realism for which Madame Tussauds is renowned.
From “Younger Man” to Acclaimed Actor｜A Track Record of Hit Dramas
Jung Hae In has established himself as a leading actor through critically acclaimed dramas like Something in the Rain, D.P. , and One Spring Night. With his gentle and heartfelt performances, he has earned the title of “National Boyfriend” and built a dedicated fanbase known as “HAEINESS.” Following the success of tvN’s Love Next Door and the film I, THE EXECUTIONER, he accepted Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s invitation to be immortalised in wax.
Reflecting on the sitting process, Jung Hae In described it as an honour, expressing pride in leaving his likeness at a renowned landmark. He shared “Participating closely in the creation, discussing outfit choices and pose decisions with the team, was both exciting and overwhelming. Witnessing each intricate step come together into a single work of art was truly moving.
Before announcing the new lineup, Wade Chang, General Manager of Merlin Entertainments Hong Kong, expressed his heartfelt condolences regarding the recent tragedy in Hong Kong, saying, “Madame Tussauds Hong Kong would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected and to their families.” He then conveyed his enthusiasm, stating “Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is committed to enhancing the K-Wave experience. Jung Hae In ‘s authenticity and professionalism have truly enriched our collaboration. Given the significant role K-pop culture plays in Hong Kong, we believe his presence will provide our guests with a unique and memorable experience.
Also, Mr. Kim Yoon-ho, Director of Korea, Hong Kong Tourism Board, remarked “I am excited for the launch of Jung Hae In’s first wax figure, celebrating his remarkable success. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has been dedicated to promoting Korean culture and is continually enhancing its Korean lineup. With the growing global influence of Korean celebrities, we are excited to attract fans and visitors from around the world through the exceptional wax figures at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, allowing them to immerse themselves in the unique charm of Korea right here in the heart of Hong Kong.”
Your Immersive Hallyu Journey Begins ｜Limited Festive Offers Now Available
Jung Hae In’s wax figure has officially entered the hall of fame and be displayed at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong starting from today, offering fans a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in romantic K-dramas and meet the beloved actor in a new way. To mark the launch, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is pleased to introduce an exclusive online offer from 16 to 22 December 2025, fans can enjoy a single entry for just HK$199 through the official website.
For an ultimate experience, guests can opt for the limited festive package from 23 December 2025 till 4 January 2026 at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong admission, which includes admission to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, an exclusive guidebook a digital photo and one interactive VR Thrill Coaster – Hong Kong experience – all for just HK$285, a 20% off discount off its original price.
In this holiday season, don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate with Jung Hae In, Lee Jong Suk, Yim Si Wan, and more in the K-Wave Zone. Join us for a festive sing-along with Taylor Swift or capture a memorable AI interactive photo with Gong Jun. Step into the famous fun world of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, where over 100 lifelike wax figures await you. Plan your visit to The Peak now and create unforgettable holiday memories.
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About Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds has been inviting people to walk the red carpet and get closer to the revered for over 250 years. With 17 Merlin-operated attractions in the world’s top destination cities, we are dedicated to giving millions of visitors the opportunity to mingle with the mighty from A-listers to music legends, heroes of sport, to world leaders. Today, we continue to partner with the global icons of a generation to create astonishing lifelike figures from sittings and offer exciting and interactive experiences to ensure guests have never felt closer to fame.
About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
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Southeast Asian Games Thailand 2025 Esports Appoints Moonshot as Official Mobile Controller Partner
Taking place from the 9th to 20th December, the SEA Games Thailand 2025 Esports competition is expected to draw millions of viewers across the region, with widespread engagement from gaming communities across Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam. The 2025 edition will feature leading mobile eSports titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valour, Free Fire and FC Online, further strengthening the event’s reputation as a cornerstone of competitive gaming culture in Asia.
As the Official Controller Partner, Moonshot will also debut a special SEA Games Controller Collection, this will be a commemorative series featuring designs inspired by participating countries and co-designed with global IP partners. The limited series will be available exclusively during the competition period via Moonshot’s official website (https://shop.themoonshot.xyz/)
“We’re honoured to support SEA Games Thailand 2025 Esports and contribute to one of the most influential gaming events in Southeast Asia,” said Managing Director at Moonshot, JW Lee. “Our vision is to bring hardware, software, and digital rewards together to inspire a new generation of gamers, and SEA Games is the perfect place to begin that journey.”
Strengthening the future of Mobile Esports
Mobile gaming is the dominant force in Southeast Asia’s gaming landscape, with the region being home to hundreds of millions of mobile-first players. Moonshot’s partnership with SEA Games Esports 2025 reflects the company’s commitment to driving innovation in this fast-growing segment.
Throughout the event, Moonshot will activate a series of on-site experiences, including demo zones, creator interactions, and community gaming activities powered by the Moonshot gaming ecosystem. The partnership aims to elevate the tournament experience for both competitors and fans by merging physical gameplay with digital engagement features, collectible rewards, and interactive app-based challenges.
Hashtag: #Moonshot #SEAGames2025 #SEAGamesEsports #EsportsAsia #MobileEsports #MobileGaming
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About Moonshot
Moonshot is building the world’s first phygital mobile gaming ecosystem that seamlessly integrates premium hardware, digital gameplay, and a unified rewards layer to enhance how players discover, play, and engage with mobile games, whether casually or competitively. Moonshot also collaborates with gaming studios, IP licensors, creators, and ecosystem partners to deliver co-branded campaigns, limited-edition collections, and reward-driven engagement experiences. Learn more at 
www.themoonshot.xyz
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