News Desk DUBAI: The MEBAA Show, the foremost business aviation platform in the Middle East and North Africa, will kick off tomorrow (Tuesday 10th December) at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. Over three days, the 2024 edition will unite visitors from over 95 countries, solidifying Dubai’s role as a global business aviation hub at a …

Web Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a tech company that transforms global technologies into everyday services for local enrichment, and Landmark Reach, the retail media division of Landmark Retail, GCC’s leading omnichannel retailer, have joined forces to revolutionize the MENA region’s retail media landscape. Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, will leverage Landmark Reach’s encrypted first-party data to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has received the GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation certification, enabling it to run its in-house maintenance and engineering training and certification. The CAR 147 training certification is a regulatory framework established by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the UAE, which allows the airline to provide approved training for aircraft maintenance engineers …

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT: Senior Kuwaiti government officials, business leaders, and strategists gathered in the capital recently for SAP Innovation Day, where discussions focused on the transformative role of AI and digital technologies in advancing Kuwait Vision 2035. At the event, held under the patronage of the German Ambassador to Kuwait, HE Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, the Walldorf-headquartered SAP underscored its …

News Desk DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., an AI platform for enterprise analytics backed by global private equity firms Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Insight Partners (“Insight”), today announced the appointment of Andy MacMillan as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). In his new role, MacMillan will drive Alteryx forward in its mission to empower organizations to …

News Desk DUBAI: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF), a leading business aviation services provider, announced the expansion of its charter fleet with the addition of several new state-of-the-art aircraft. With the introduction of a Bombardier Global 7500 – one of only two available for charter in the Middle East, the Bombardier Global XRS, Challenger 604, two Hawker 4000 jets …

News Desk DUBAI: In a landmark collaboration, Mulk International from the UAE and India’s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have acquired stakes in Mulk Med Healthcare  to become equal shareholders and launch what will be the region’s first large-scale virtual hospital of its kind with more than 20,000 doctors on board.  Both groups have further pledged an investment to the tune of AED 100 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has appointed Mr. Khurram Zafar as the Chief Executive Officer, who has already taken charge. Mr. Khurram Zafar joins PMEX with a robust background in business, technology, and capital market leadership in Pakistan, Europe, and the United States. Prior to his appointment at PMEX, Khurram led a Pakistan focused venture capital …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: The Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD) has announced a new board of directors and launched its new corporate identity (Emirates Franchise) on its 10th anniversary. This initiative aims to emphasise FAD’s role in promoting UAE’s commercial franchise sector and empowering entrepreneurs. The announcement was made during the inaugural first edition of Abu Dhabi Business …

News Desk DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: A distinguished leader in finance and a rising star in literature, Asma Jan Muhammad has been honored with the Emerging Author of the Year – United Arab Emirates award at the prestigious Forttuna Global Excellence Business Leaders Edition Awards 2024. This accolade celebrates her seamless journey from corporate leadership to literary brilliance, inspiring readers …