DUBAI: Dubai Gold Souk Extension, Dubai’s ultimate destination for exquisite gold and fine jewellery, is set to host an extraordinary activation on 7th and 8th December 2024, featuring the world’s largest gold bar, a Guinness World Record-breaking achievement weighing over 300 kilograms. This unprecedented milestone by Essa Al Falasi’s Emirates Minting Factory underscores Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for …

Web Desk ASTANA: The United Nations has ranked the Republic of Kazakhstan as the 24th country in terms of e-governance and 8th in the world in terms of online services, and almost 95% of government services are now provided online through mobile applications, while ICT exports increased 15-fold, reaching $545 million in 2024, after being about $30 million in 2019, aiming to …

Web Desk KARACHI: Engro Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company VEON Group, marking a significant step forward in expanding Pakistan’s digital connectivity. This initiative aims to drive affordable, widespread access to telecommunication services, supporting national efforts to bridge the digital divide. Through a scheme of arrangement, Jazz’s telecom …

Web Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines started daily passenger flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Hamad International …

News Desk FORT WORTH/NEW YORK: American Airlines and Citi today announced the extension of their more than 37-year co-branded partnership for the next decade, taking the relationship to new heights, with Citi becoming the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S. in 2026. Working more closely together, Citi and American can create significant value for both …

News Desk DUBAI: haifin, an e& enterprise company (part of e& ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Vodacom Business, a unit of Vodacom South Africa to  transform South Africa’s banking industry, marking a significant stride towards digital transformation and a more resilient banking ecosystem. haifin, formerly known as UAE Trade Connect, gained recognition for its unique value …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced several updates at the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum that advance its position as the region’s leading sustainability finance hub. Building on the outcomes of COP29, the legacy of COP28 with its landmark UAE …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Jazz, VEON’s digital operator in Pakistan and the country’s leading digital conglomerate, and Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the management and utilization of telecommunications infrastructure in Pakistan. Under this agreement, Jazz’s infrastructure assets, managed by its wholly owned subsidiary Deodar (Private) Limited (“Deodar”), will integrate with Engro Connect …

ABU DHABI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened an expanded office in Abu Dhabi featuring a new training center. This demonstrates IATA’s commitment to supporting the Middle East’s growing aviation sector and fostering the next generation of industry professionals. His Excellency (H.E.) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority, …

MUSCAT, Oman: Nokia has announced its partnership with Ooredoo Oman to deploy a state-of-the-art Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) wholesale network. This project will meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers’ data centers, AI-driven applications, and cloud-based platforms while establishing Oman as a key connectivity hub between the Indian Ocean, the Gulf and Europe. This new nationwide network, powered by Nokia’s …