Driverless vehicles can be booked on the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC in partnership with Baidu Inc. through its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go has launched driverless commercial ride-hailing taxi services in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers …

Move Comes as the Middle East and APAC Emerge as Global Hubs for AI Innovation and Enterprise Investment DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, today announced the appointment of Sabya Sen as Vice President, IMEA & APAC, to lead its business across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (IMEA & APAC). In this role, Sen …

News Desk KARACHI: Supernet Technologies Limited (STL) has completed a major post-merger step in its corporate reorganization, followed by Board approval for allotment of shares pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement, the company by crediting and/or dispatching physical share certificates (as applicable) of more than 107 million ordinary shares pursuant to the approved Scheme of Arrangement involving the merger of Supernet …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is deepening its strategic alliance with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators. With a bold new wave of store openings across its regional portfolio, led by the highly anticipated opening of Primark at …

News Desk KARACHI: Mashreq, a leading international financial institution with a strong regional presence and a growing footprint in Pakistan, has inaugurated new Mashreq Global Network (MGN) Pakistan Offshore Centres in Karachi and Lahore. The expansion builds on Mashreq’s continued investment in Pakistan’s talent, technology and digital banking infrastructure. More than USD 40 million has been deployed to date to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Qashio, the leading spend management platform headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of “Qashio For You”, a targeted initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Dubai. The programme is being rolled out in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the emirate’s business ecosystem during a period of economic …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi, His Excellency Mr. Mudzakir accepted an invitation to a dinner hosted by the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Ishtiaq Baig, on Monday, March 30, 2026. The event, held at Mr. Ishtiaq Baig’s residence, was organized as a tribute to the Governor of Sindh, His Excellency Syed Nehal Hashmi. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: On 31 March 2026, Romania and Pakistan marked a significant step in advancing their economic and maritime partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on port cooperation. The agreement was concluded between the National Company “Maritime Ports Administration” S.A. Constanța and the Karachi Port Trust during an online ceremony. It was signed by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/LONDON: Audit Adventures, founded by IT Consultant Maphi Bayolo, has launched a new DIFC-focused demo designed to help organisations operationalise AI governance and achieve audit-ready compliance. As AI adoption accelerates across financial services, consulting, and technology sectors, organisations operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) are under increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible and well-governed use of …