DUBAI: Regional fashion powerhouse 6thStreet has achieved a significant 5-8x return on ad spend (ROAS) through its partnership with Gupshup, the world’s leading Conversational AI Engagement platform. This underscores the transformative power of personalized, segment-based marketing on rich channels like WhatsApp. The platform’s capabilities like product discovery and upsell recommendations have enabled the brand to deliver highly personalized shopping experiences. …

News Desk DUBAI: Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bay Island are the top choices for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in Dubai, accounting for a substantial 48% of all transactions valued at AED 50 million or more during the first ten months of 2024, according to data from Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP), a full-service real estate agency and the Metropolitan Group’s flagship property …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI/MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Fare airline, is excited to announce the launch of Nairobi, Kenya, as its newest destination in Africa. Starting February 2025, SalamAir will operate direct flights from Muscat to Nairobi, offering passengers a convenient and affordable way to explore Nairobi’s vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, wildlife, and thriving economy. With two weekly flights, SalamAir will connect …

DUBAI/STATE COLLEGE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE): Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the formation of an alliance between its Shaner Italia division and Dubai-based The First Group. As part of the strategic alliance, The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, will be the first of many similar projects the partnership will …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced it will bring forward its daily A350 scheduled service to Edinburgh starting from 3 January 2025. The advancement of the scheduled service reinforces Emirates’ commitment to providing customers with enhanced travel experiences and greater comfort onboard. The Emirates A350 will be rolled out to 8 other destinations including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombo, Lyon, …

DUBAI: DRIFE, a leading Web3 DePin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Provider) built on Sui Blockchain, operating a decentralized ride-hailing application in India and UAE, has announced a strategic collaboration with CoinList, the premiere token launch platform, to launch its incentivized testnet for DRIFE Share2Earn location data campaign on DRIFE app. Users who participate will earn tokens by sharing their location data …

News Desk DUBAI: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced its ‘End Data Disparity’ initiative, which brings together global leaders from across industries, and the data capabilities and collective power of Snowflake’s ecosystem — including partners and customers — to help address and reduce disparities in data quality, availability and access. As part of the initiative, Snowflake has assembled …

Web Desk DUBAI: Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ in a move aimed at enhancing its presence, and sustainability and expanding its operations, has begun studying the transition from a consumer cooperative society to a public joint-stock company. This decision to explore the possibility to convert to a PJSC was formalized at the Board of Directors meeting held on November 25, 2024, …

For decades, Vietnam’s domestic automotive industry grappled with significant challenges. The market was small, production capabilities remained limited, and there was heavy reliance on foreign manufacturers. Localization rates were consistently low, supply chains lacked integration, and local firms struggled to gain the expertise needed to compete globally. Most vehicles were either imported or assembled domestically under foreign licenses, reflecting a …

NEW DELHI: Hurun India, in partnership with ASK Private Wealth, has honored FarEye with the prestigious 2024 ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Award in the Last Mile Logistics Solutions category. This recognition highlights FarEye’s innovative approach to transforming global logistics through cutting-edge technology, optimizing last-mile deliveries, and reshaping how goods move across the globe. The Hurun India Future …