ABU DHABI: LG Electronics Gulf, a company specializing in consumer electronics and smart home technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, to explore joint innovations in the fields of smart living, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The MoU was signed by Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, …

DUBAI: In a powerful display of youth-led climate action, students from the Manipal Environmental and Climate Society (MECS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai were named champions at the Green Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by Ajman University at the Ajman Youth Hub. Their winning initiative, LoopBite, is a community-driven circular economy platform designed to address the UAE’s mounting food …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA: Giga, the ITU-UNICEF initiative supporting governments to connect every school to the Internet by 2030, officially inaugurated its Giga Connectivity Centre today in Geneva, Switzerland. Located in Campus Biotech, the joint initiative’s new headquarters serve as a space for collaboration and innovation, bringing together governments, the private sector, international organizations and other stakeholders. “Connectivity is opportunity …

Mishal Pakistan and COPAIR Sign MoU to Drive Strategic Policy Innovation ISLAMABAD: Despite ambitious reform narratives, Pakistan continues to underperform on global indices such as the Global Gender Gap Report, Global Competitiveness Index, and Global Innovation Index, largely due to delayed, fragmented, and non-standardized data as well as insufficient integration of intelligence frameworks in policymaking. To address this systemic gap, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully organised its 3rd Panel Discussion of the year under the powerful theme: “Your Waste, My Treasure: Advancing Circular Economy through Waste Valorisation.” The event that took place on 25th June 2025 was hosted by Dubai Chambers, it brought together a diverse group of experts, youth, and sustainability stakeholders to explore …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International …

Union Coop remains dedicated to offering the best products and services at high quality and fair prices, in line with its responsibility as a national institution supporting societal and economic stability DUBAI: Union Coop has reiterated its full readiness and operational preparedness to ensure the continued availability of essential consumer goods in light of ongoing regional tensions. The retail cooperative …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Object 1 has announced the launch of ALTA V1EW, a striking 54-storey residential tower set in District 10 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Designed to bring panoramic perspectives and serene elegance to everyday life, ALTA V1EW represents the next chapter in Object 1’s commitment to lifestyle-focused, purpose-driven, and globally-minded real estate narrative. The development is scheduled …

أطلقت رسمياً شركة منام – الاسم الجدير بالثقة في قطاع العقارات العُماني، والتي أنجزت أكثر من 50 مشروعاً سكنياً وتجارياً ناجحاً في دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، مشروع “منام بيرل” بتاريخ 24 يونيو 2025، وهو مشروع سكني جديد بقيمة 175 مليون درهم إماراتي في منطقة الفرجان، أحد أسرع أحياء دبي نمواً وترابطاً. اختُتم حفل الإطلاق الأنيق بنجاح باهر في فندق بالاتزو …

News Desk DUBAI: Manam, a trusted name in Oman’s real estate sector with over 50 successful residential and commercial projects delivered, has officially launched “Manam Pearl”, a new AED 175 million residential development in Al Furjan, one of Dubai’s most rapidly growing and well-connected neighborhoods. The elegant launch event concluded on a high note at the stylish Palazzo Versace hotel, …