News Desk DUBAI: Huawei has announced the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5, the world’s first dual-driver ANC earbuds. Delivering a breakthrough lossless listening experience and significantly enhanced noise cancellation, the new flagship earbuds redefine the listening experience across music, calls, and productivity, setting a new standard for wireless earbuds. The earbuds are offered in four colourways inspired by nature— Sand, White, …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: H.E. the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani”, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al‑Jasser, launched the Logistics Corridors Initiative in the presence of H.E. the Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, and the President of Mawani, Eng. Suliman …

Web Desk LIMA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: WhatsApp is the trusted way families communicate because it’s simple, private, and reliable. With input from families and experts, WhatsApp is rolling out new parent-managed accounts that allow parents or guardians to set up WhatsApp for pre-teens, with new controls to limit their WhatsApp experience to messaging and calling. To begin, parents will need the phone …

News Desk DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, has announced its next phase of growth, surpassing $1 billion in ARR and powering more than 380 million automated workflows annually. As enterprises shift from AI experimentation to full-scale execution, demand for trusted automation and AI-ready data has never been higher. With Alteryx One, organizations are operationalizing AI …

News Desk DUBAI: ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, continued its annual Dates Distribution for Families in Need initiative in partnership with the Community Development Authority (CDA), reinforcing its commitment to community support during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Building on the success of last year’s campaign, ENOC distributed 1,350 premium date boxes at Al Tawar Hall, supporting …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Knowledge Platform (Private) Limited, an education technology company, to explore opportunities for expanding financial access and education-focused services for schools, teachers, parents, and students across Pakistan. The collaboration establishes a framework through which both organizations will work together to design and promote financial solutions tailored …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Huawei has announced the HUAWEI Band 11 Series, a next-generation fitness band designed to support everyday health and fitness tracking through intelligent monitoring and health management. With its minimalist design, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series is built to help users maintain sustainable daily mindfulness and embrace a more balanced approach to wellness while building lasting, more …

BATUMI, Georgia: Ambassadori Island Batumi, the first artificial island development in the Black Sea, is entering the global investment stage at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes (March 9–12) with a next-generation urban vision developed in collaboration with engineering leader Arup. The initiative signals a strategic shift in the region’s coastal development, combining advanced infrastructure and sustainable planning to attract international investment and redefine urban living on …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Environmental Group will organise a high-level panel discussion titled “Decarbonising Packaging: Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint, Innovation, and Climate Neutral Strategies” on 29 April 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park. The session will bring together representatives from government, the private sector and international organisations, alongside leading …