DUBAI: BICSI, the global association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT)/extra low-voltage (ELV) community, successfully concluded its 2019 BICSI EMEA ACE Summit and Masterclass. The events were held on 8 October at the Fairmont Dubai in conjunction with BICSI’s participation in GITEX Technology Week. BICSI EMEA also conducted four Masterclasses as part of GITEX at Dubai World Trade Centre, one …

LONDON: British Airways has today announced the launch of flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, Turkey. The summer route, which will operate on an Airbus A320 and run six times a week, commences on April 30, 2020, and is available to book from today. A launch offer means flights start from just £139 return in Euro Traveller or £387 return in …

KARACHI: “We are delighted to introduce our country and the “Take another look” campaign in Pakistan through Pakistan Travel Mart. South Asia is a key region for us and we look forward to welcoming its travellers and sharing Azerbaijan’s tourism, leisure and business events potential. We are excited to strengthen our ties with Pakistan and enhance our tourism proposition in …

LEBANON: OGERO, the leading telecommunications provider in Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies that will enable them to further enhance their technological capabilities with the aim of enhancing customer experience and driving down costs within the telecommunications industry. The partnership with Dell Technologies will enable OGERO to implement state-of-the-art, reliable, secure and adaptable solutions that …

KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited, a leading Islamic bank with a network of 330 branches in 114 cities and the pioneer of One Touch Banking, signed the MoU with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at the PIA Headquarters in Karachi. The signing ceremony consolidated the collaboration for the in-plane branding of PIA’s domestic and international aircrafts by BankIslami. As per the agreement, …

DUBAI: Singapore-based Internet company BIGO, the parent company of distinctive video applications such as imo and BIGO LIVE, is focusing on the innovative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact everyday lives in the MENA region. At GITEX 2019, BIGO will be demonstrating its use of AI-enabled processes across applications such as its facial detection and recognition system as well …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai and Dubai Airports have launched a new ‘Travel’ feature on the DubaiNow application at GITEX Technology Week 2019, which is taking place on October 6-10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The DubaiNow application provides a single, centralised source for service with fast, seamless, and paperless services that allow Dubai residents to execute government service transactions via …

DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei,a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT). The MoU will initiate a collaborative approach to achieving the ambitions of the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Through …

DUBAI: IT spending in the UAE is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach AED 23.1 billion by the end of 2019, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Fitch Solutions, was released on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2019. The …

DUBAI: Ahead of its inaugural flight to Mexico City via Barcelona on 9 December, Emirates is offering travellers in the UAE a chance to book early and discover one of most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Americas.* Families and solo travellers can also take advantage and venture to a new destination this winter. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares …