News Desk DUBAI: Citi and Mastercard have partnered to launch the Citi Ultima Mastercard credit card in the UAE. The card, which is new to market, was introduced to select clients at a Citigold Private Client exclusive Gala Dinner in Dubai. Building on Citi Wealth’s full suite of offerings, the exclusive all-metal card aims to transform the travel journey, as …

By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: The 12th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), the region’s leading industry event, will take place this year on the 17th and 18th of February in Riyadh hosted by H.E. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Duailj, President of the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This year’s summit is hosted under the theme “Uniting Leaders, Building Tomorrow: …

News Desk SHARJAH: Kuwait Real Estate Company (AQARAT), a leading real estate firm listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, in collaboration with IFA Hotels and Resorts, has announced the launch of the “Al Tay Hills” project in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project, with a total cost of AED 3.5 billion, spans over 6 million square feet and includes 1,100 …

Web Desk LAHORE: inDrive, a global mobility platform, announces the appointment of Muhammad Awais Saeed as Country Lead for inDrive Pakistan. Awais will be responsible for all business verticals, focusing on expanding inDrive’s footprint and building a strong local presence. He will also oversee local government and public relations, partnerships, and inVision initiatives. Awais is an experienced leader with more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamlesstransfer of Premium & VIP personnelthrough Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers. A …

News Desk DUBAI: Tickit, the first-of-its-kind rewards programme by Dubai Holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises’ (ARENCO Group) Car Rental Division, to enhance the loyalty landscape in the UAE. The collaboration, marked by a newly signed agreement, will provide users with enhanced earning and redemption opportunities across …

News Desk DUBAI: Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has made a significant impact on recycling and sustainability initiatives in the region. In the past year, the company expanded its network of reverse vending machines (RVMs), called Sparklomats, to more than 400 locations across the MENA region. Since its founding, Sparklo has gathered more than 70 million plastic and aluminium recyclables …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Al Hilal Bank, a subsidiary of ADCB Group, has appointed Jamal Al Awadhi as its new Chief Executive Officer to spearhead the Bank’s ambitious growth trajectory and reinforce its position as the UAE’s premier Shariah compliant digital bank. Al Awadhi, a seasoned industry leader and UAE national, brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience …

News Desk DUBAI: Following Emirates’ successful launch to Madagascar in September 2024, the airline will introduce additional flights to the island nation, boosting its schedule from four to six-weekly services, starting 2 April 2025. The move reinforces the airline’s commitment to support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions to accommodate more leisure visitors and promote the island destination to global audiences. The boost …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai based retailer, ‘Union Coop’ has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024 by selling approximately 27,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, according to Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Senior Media Section Manager, Union Coop. This achievement reflects a significant increase compared to previous years. The growth in sales is attributed to the cooperative’s extensive agricultural portfolio, which now …