News Desk SHARJAH: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s development-focused financial engine, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s Make it in the Emirates initiative, concluded the ninth edition of EDB Connect, held under the theme “Empowering Sharjah’s Economy Through SMEs and Entrepreneurship”, and the second to be hosted in Sharjah, under the national campaign “The Emirates: …

News Desk DUBAI: At its inaugural SAP Connect event, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) showcases how the integration of AI, data and applications creates unparalleled business value. These breakthroughs – including a new network of role-based assistants in Joule that partner with humans to elevate performance, an expanding data ecosystem that drives deeper insights, and supply chain software that anticipates disruptions …

Web Desk RIYADH/KARACHI: A high-level investors’ delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, met with senior representatives of Pakistan’s major multinational and leading local corporates in an interactive session hosted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) and the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) here at the OICCI. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The 13th cycle of the Global Sustainability and CSR Forum, organised by the Arabia CSR Network, concluded its impactful two-day gathering in Dubai on 9th October 2025. Held under the theme “Sustainable Growth: Orchestrating a Global Change,” the Forum marked its rebranding from the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Forum into a truly global platform, reflecting the …

News Desk SHARJAH: Expo Centre Sharjah is set to launch the debut edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show, the region first beauty and cosmetics industry event, scheduled from October 8 to 12, 2025. Organised with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition establishes a dedicated regional platform that will gather over 200 international …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi London Business Connect, organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday (8 October 2025) in London, highlighted investment opportunities across key sectors. The forum convened senior government officials and private sector leaders, including high level representatives from more than 50 Abu Dhabi entities and corporates, to advance investment ties, promote …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is proud to reaffirm its role as the airline of choice for connecting fans, professionals and visitors from across the globe to Qatar’s remarkable line-up of international events. With the country once again at the forefront of sport, culture, and innovation, the airline is set to welcome the world to an unparalleled season of experiences. From the …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the launch of its new daily flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). The inaugural flights operated at full capacity in both directions, reflecting the strong demand for travel between the two capitals. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Tracy Reynolds, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to explore opportunities for collaboration in clean energy and digital transformation. HE Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s keenness to strengthen co-operation and exchange best practices with Canadian institutions and companies, …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Saudi-based fintech provider, Sarmad, has officially launched “thamar”, an advanced solution for digitalizing customer experience in asset management investment houses. The all-in-one platform that digitizes customer and employee activities, connects asset managers to distributors, and ensures compliance for smoother operations. By doing so, it delivers a seamless investor journey while expanding outreach and distribution capabilities. Aligned …