BLACKPOOL/LONDON: The 3,500-plus front-line officers and staff of Lancashire Constabulary are spending hundreds more hours on the streets in local communities thanks to the use of advanced technology. Lancashire Constabulary has extended its contract for the digital policing app Pronto until 2029. Pronto allows officers to access records and file reports from anywhere, replacing traditional police notebooks. The Constabulary has additionally purchased 1,750 new body …

News Desk DUBAI/ RIYADH: TAKARA Restaurant has been recognized as the Best Luxury Japanese Restaurant in Saudi Arabia by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, highlighting its prominent position in the Kingdom’s high-end dining scene. With its theatrical flair, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional cuisine, TAKARA has transformed the experience of dining in Japanese style in Al Khobar. Upon entering TAKARA Restaurant, guests are …

Web Desk DUBAI: Today marks the go-live of eXpace, a revolutionary platform designed to transform urban parking management. As the first Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution for smart and secure parking, eXpace combines advanced technology with physical access control to deliver a seamless and efficient experience. This innovative platform aims to solve the challenges of urban mobility, enhancing convenience and providing a …

DUBAI: Blue Remit, a leading provider of innovative cross-border remittance solutions and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has signed a strategic collaboration partnership with Western Union. This partnership brings together Blue Remit’s innovative digital platform and Western Union’s vast global money transfer network, which spans over 200 countries and territories. Customers have the flexibility to transfer funds …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel – offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. Emirates continues to refine its First Class ‘Fly Better’ experience, with an array of new enhancements for First Class customers; from keepsake menus to gloved …

Web Desk DUBAI/NAIROBI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Value of Air Transport study for Kenya, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: USD 3.3 billion of economic activity (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and …

News Desk DUBAI/RIYADH: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and HUMAIN, a national artificial intelligence (AI) champion advancing Saudi Arabia’s goals for AI, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to enter a strategic collaboration for the development of next-generation AI data centers, infrastructure and cloud-to-edge services to meet the rapidly growing demand …

News Desk RIYADH: AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Marking AviLease’s first direct OEM order, this strategic investment will enable AviLease to provide its global customer base with new technology, fuel-efficient fleet solutions, while simultaneously fostering the growth of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: NordStella, a community-driven powerhouse in event management and content-driven experiences, is set to host the MENA Effie Thought Leadership Program (TLP) on 14 May 2025 at the Conference Center, Dubai Knowledge Park, bringing together over 150 senior professionals from the region’s marketing, media, and advertising ecosystem for an afternoon of insights, analysis, and networking under the …

Property transaction volumes rose 23% y-o-y, dominated by apartments DUBAI: Dubai’s residential market started the year on a strong note, amid sustained demand by a growing population and heightened investor interest. According to the Savills Q1 2025 Dubai Residential Market in Minutes report, the first quarter of the year recorded a robust 23% y-o-y increase in transaction volumes, underscoring the …