News Desk ABU DHABI: His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, called for all investment to be directed at developing the digital sphere during his session at the International Defence Conference 2019, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau, met with Nicola Mendelsohn, VP EMEA for Facebook, and other regional leaders on 13 February to discuss potential partnership opportunities around the first World Exposition to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian (MEASA) …

DUBAI: Visa (NYSE: V) announced it is expanding its Fintech Fast-Track Program in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region as part of its efforts in developing the next generation of digital payment solutions. Already rolled out in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, the program provides innovative fintechs with a faster and easier integration process …

DUBAI: Dubai-based Danube Properties today announces its alliance with Johnson Controls – a global leader in energy efficiency, smart and sustainable building technologies, as part of its mission and in line with the UAE Government’s vision to deliver energy efficient, green, smart and sustainable development. The alliance ensures all Danube Properties projects become energy efficient, green, smart and sustainable properties …

DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai has written a letter of love to the UAE to show its love for the nation that will host the biggest event the region has ever seen. On 14 February, Expo 2020 will share its handwritten letter, expressing love, commitment and a shared future, with the country that has given, and continues to give, us all …

DUBAI: BICSI, the global association leading the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) community, hosted the BICSI MEA Breakfast Club at the World Trade Club Dubai on Thursday, February 14, 2019.. BICSI members and other ICT professionals including architects, consultants and engineers attended the networking event to share experiences and expertise on preparing network infrastructure systems to meet the …

DUBAI: Emirates airline today announced an order for 40 A330-900 aircraft, and 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a heads of agreement signed with Airbus. The deal is worth US$ 21.4 billion at list prices. The latest generation Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, will be delivered to Emirates starting from 2021 and 2024 respectively. In addition, Airbus and Emirates reached an agreement on …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today revealed its second destination for 2019 being Salalah, in Sultanate of Oman. Commencing 15 June and operating until 14 September 2019, Salalah will be added as a seasonal summer destination as the airline continues revealing throughout the year its further network expansion plans for 2019. Gulf Air’s Chief …

DUBAI: The outlook for Dubai’s growing e-commerce sector is looking bright as consumers in the emirate continue to turn to digital platforms to access services and products, according to retail leaders and experts speaking on the first day of The Retail Summit 2019 in Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. The inaugural summit is being organised under the patronage of His Highness …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports today announced plans to elevate the airport customer experience as it unveiled a new brand for Dubai International (DXB) that signifies Dubai Airports’ transition from airport operator to a consumer led company, committed to making the world’s busiest international airport, the world’s best. The brand launch event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …