ABU DHABI: Yango Ride, part of the international tech company Yango Group, now offers city taxis for corporate clients in Abu Dhabi through its solutions for business. The service provides a centralized platform that helps companies book and manage employee rides. A new B2B option addresses the challenge of coordinating transport and expenses across large teams, enabling businesses to enforce …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Held under the honorary founding patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Founding Honorary Patron of Abu Dhabi Festival, and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Festival’s Art @ Embassies cultural-diplomacy initiative – part of …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), introducing next-generation technology in ramp operations. The rollout marks a significant step in the automation of ground handling services – one of the aviation industry’s most labour-, and time-intensive areas. Enhanced efficiency …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14 July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across …

DUBAI: “Today, I feel equipped with a strong set of leadership tools, and I know exactly when and where to apply them in my role,” says Muna Al Shamsi, a member of the Investment Support team at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). “I knew the learning would be directly relevant to the opportunities within the organisation I’m …

News Desk PARIS: On July 16, 2025, Tara Uzra Dawood, President of Dawood Global Foundation, proudly represented Pakistan at the 30th Anniversary of Olymp’Arts at the UNESCO House, Paris — signing the historic Olymp’Arts Charter alongside celebrated Pakistani artist Jamal Shah. Marc Verriere, President of the World Olymp’Arts Council (WOAC), shared, “we are deeply honoured and happy to have Tara …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The agreement, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, was signed at a ceremony held at Airlink’s Head Office in Johannesburg, with the participation of senior executives from both companies. This …

News Desk DUBAI: After seeing one of Emirates’ social media posts about traveling with kids, frequent family traveller and content creator, Khalifa Alfuqaei spent a week crafting a fun, digitally animated video using multiple AI tools. The father, who regularly travels with his children during the summer holidays, wanted to showcase how Emirates delivers seamless, comfortable journeys for families by …

News Desk DUBAI: The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), represented by the Planning and Development Department – Trakhees, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-based Friends of the Environment Society. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination in areas of mutual interest related to environmental protection, reflecting the shared commitment of both parties to advancing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Rotary Club of Karachi South held a memorable Fellowship Dinner on the evening of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, bringing together members and esteemed guests in a spirit of camaraderie and celebration. The event took place at Kolachi Restaurant, 5th Floor, Ocean Mall, Clifton, Karachi. Hosted by Shahid Bobby, Chairman of Growth Securities Limited, the evening …