News Desk DUBAI: A recent survey conducted byCapital.com, a global trading platform and the Middle East’s fastest-growing technology company*, has revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly gaining recognition as a competitive tech hub. The survey polled 1,000 respondents across Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and India, and found that 81% of Asian tech professionals view the UAE as …

DUBAI: Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), reminds Indian travelers about its convenient train booking service, revolutionizing the way Indian travelers plan and book their domestic journeys. Domestic tourism has experienced a massive surge in India. To meet this growing demand, Wego is offering a simple …

News Desk DUBAI: IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, is pleased to announce its partnership as the title sponsor of the 10th Annual World Free Zones Organization World Congress, which will be hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This partnership …

By Rafiq Vayani KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: MIHAS 2024, is heading towards becoming the largest ever edition. As the world’s largest Halal trade fair, this year’s event is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors and will feature a record of over 2,000 booths as well as international buyers and exhibitors from 66 countries who will participate in the showcase and International Sourcing …

Airbus has named Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, effective from 1st January 2025. Gabriel Semelas brings more than 24 years of experience in the aeronautical industry, having held key senior executive roles. He returns to Airbus from his current position as Chief Commercial and Financial Officer at Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH in Germany. Prior …

DUBAI: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, has announced that the number of beneficiaries from its social program ‘Irada’, which is dedicated to supporting people of determination among the Coop’s shareholders or their children, has reached 466 individuals. Dr. Al Bastaki revealed that Union Coop provides these beneficiaries with shopping cards valued at AED 500 …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways are taking a significant step towards creating a more supportive travel experience with the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and onboard Etihad Airways flights. This initiative underscores both organisations’ commitment to supporting all passengers, particularly those with non-visible disabilities. The Hidden Disabilities …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, and DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, have announced the launch of a new co-branded corporate card in partnership with Mastercard. The new credit card caters to all businesses, including those that use DP World and Dubai Trade services …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading airport retailer, returns to Newbury Racecourse as title sponsor of the Berkshire track’s most prestigious fixture of the Autumn season, the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend which begins on Friday, 20 September. Nine of the 14 scheduled races at the two-day meeting will carry the Dubai Duty Free brand including …

DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, is thrilled to announce its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2024, the premier technology event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Snowflake is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge solutions in Generative AI and data management, underlining its commitment to empowering businesses in the UAE and beyond. At GITEX …