By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SOUEAST UAE, exclusively distributed by Elite Group Holding, has introduced the all-new SOUEAST S08DM, a seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV, that blends power and practicality with cutting-edge dual-mode hybrid technology. The S08DM enters the UAE market at a time of growing demand for fuel-efficient and electrified SUVs that balance performance with long-distance capabilities. Designed to meet the …

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of Visa Intelligent Authorization, a new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform that enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernize their payment processing through a single API connection, helping eliminate the need for expensive, time‑consuming infrastructure maintenance or builds. Authorization is core to how digital payments …

DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data analytics company, today announced the launch of an updated Alteryx Academy, reimagined to support professionals at every stage of their careers. Now available, the Alteryx Academy platform serves as a personalized hub for learning, growth, and discovery, bringing together education, credentials, and resources in a single connected experience. As AI continues to reshape …

News Desk KARACHI: Türkiye’s tourism authorities have reaffirmed that travel and tourism activities across the country are continuing as normal, while expressing optimism about welcoming Pakistani travellers during the 2026 travel season. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, along with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), has confirmed that all tourist operations in …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA/DUBAI: As governments accelerate strategies on artificial intelligence, sovereign AI and AI diffusion across economies and societies, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will host the seventh AI for Good Global Summit from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Geneva’s Palexpo convention centre. Over four days, leaders from government, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community will work together …

Eng. Abdullah Belhoul: The safety of individuals and the sustainability of infrastructure are our top priorities DUBAI: In light of the exceptional weather conditions currently affecting the United Arab Emirates, and forecasts indicating continued rainfall and unstable weather until March 27, 2026, the Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Department at the Department of Planning and Development– Trakhees, under the Ports, …

DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has explored ways to strengthen economic relations between the business communities in Dubai and the Czech Republic during a meeting with a delegation led by Petr Michal, President of the Prague Chamber of Commerce. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in investment, trade, and the digital economy to deepen partnerships between companies in the two …

News Desk KARACHI: Dun & Bradstreet has received the TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification from TrustArc for the second consecutive year, following an independent assessment of the company’s AI governance and oversight practices. The TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification evaluates how organizations manage the development and use of artificial intelligence systems, with an emphasis on responsible deployment and risk management. This year’s …

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the research preview of Project SnowWork, a new autonomous enterprise AI platform designed to help business users massively accelerate workflows. Acting as a proactive AI partner, Project SnowWork empowers individuals and teams across the business to simply ask for what they need and have Project SnowWork securely complete multi-step tasks …

DUBAI: The Mate series once represented the pinnacle of smartphone innovation. Now, the series returns to the global stage after a brief hiatus. Building on the Mate series’ strong tradition of pioneering technology, the Mate 80 Pro sets new standards in imaging authenticity, durability, performance, and intelligence. At a time when innovation among standard slab smartphones appears to have stalled, …