News Desk DUBAI: Another Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian winners of US$1 million when the draw for the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion was held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Thekkinikattil Padinhare Madathil Mohandas, a 69-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million …

News Desk DUBAI: Sobha Realty, the leading global luxury real estate developer, yesterday announced the successful issuance of USD 500 Mn sukuk under its recently established USD 1.5 Bn Sukuk Issuance Program. This latest sukuk will be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and NASDAQ Dubai. For this USD 500 Mn 2029 maturity sukuk issuance, the order book was …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, and Bolt, the global shared mobility leader, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing everyday convenience and value for customers in the UAE. Through this collaboration, talabat pro subscribers will enjoy exclusive discounts on Bolt rides, reinforcing both brands’ shared commitment to delivering seamless …

BLACKPOOL/LONDON: The 3,500-plus front-line officers and staff of Lancashire Constabulary are spending hundreds more hours on the streets in local communities thanks to the use of advanced technology. Lancashire Constabulary has extended its contract for the digital policing app Pronto until 2029. Pronto allows officers to access records and file reports from anywhere, replacing traditional police notebooks. The Constabulary has additionally purchased 1,750 new body …

News Desk DUBAI/ RIYADH: TAKARA Restaurant has been recognized as the Best Luxury Japanese Restaurant in Saudi Arabia by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, highlighting its prominent position in the Kingdom’s high-end dining scene. With its theatrical flair, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional cuisine, TAKARA has transformed the experience of dining in Japanese style in Al Khobar. Upon entering TAKARA Restaurant, guests are …

Web Desk DUBAI: Today marks the go-live of eXpace, a revolutionary platform designed to transform urban parking management. As the first Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution for smart and secure parking, eXpace combines advanced technology with physical access control to deliver a seamless and efficient experience. This innovative platform aims to solve the challenges of urban mobility, enhancing convenience and providing a …

DUBAI: Blue Remit, a leading provider of innovative cross-border remittance solutions and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has signed a strategic collaboration partnership with Western Union. This partnership brings together Blue Remit’s innovative digital platform and Western Union’s vast global money transfer network, which spans over 200 countries and territories. Customers have the flexibility to transfer funds …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel – offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. Emirates continues to refine its First Class ‘Fly Better’ experience, with an array of new enhancements for First Class customers; from keepsake menus to gloved …

Web Desk DUBAI/NAIROBI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Value of Air Transport study for Kenya, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: USD 3.3 billion of economic activity (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and …

News Desk DUBAI/RIYADH: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and HUMAIN, a national artificial intelligence (AI) champion advancing Saudi Arabia’s goals for AI, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to enter a strategic collaboration for the development of next-generation AI data centers, infrastructure and cloud-to-edge services to meet the rapidly growing demand …