News Desk RIYADH/DUBAI: Following the success of its second edition in February 2024, World Defense Show 2026 has registered huge early demand from international exhibitors, with floorspace for the event already 50 percent sold. World Defense Show 2024 saw a record number of 773 exhibitors, showcased on an expanded floorspace, that sold out six months before the event opened. The …

DUBAI: The English College, Dubai, hosted a special celebratory event that highlighted the school’s rich history spanning over three decades, introduced the new principal, and broke ground for a new building. Under the banner ‘New Beginnings’, The English College, now part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), welcomed H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Butti bin Maktoum Al Maktoum the son of H.H. Sheikh Butti Maktoum …

DUBAI: Costa Coffee has proudly announced a partnership with Bustanica, the UAE’s leading agri-tech farm known for its sustainability practices. Starting now, all Costa grab-and-go salads incorporate Bustanica’s locally grown and nutrient-rich lettuce. “Our partnership with Bustanica reflects our dedication to sustainability and our support for local businesses,” said Tyrone Reid, Group Chief Executive Officer of MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail, …

DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully concluded the third batch of the Capacity Building Programme, designed to prepare Emirati experts in leadership and excellence. Participants are mid-level managers within specialised technical fields at DEWA. The Capacity Building Programme, aimed at enhancing participants’ skills in corporate excellence, assists graduates in aligning their divisions with the latest criteria and …

BERLIN: e& Carrier & Wholesale has secured two notable awards at the eighth annual Carrier Community Global Awards (CCGA) in Berlin, achieving ‘Best Regional Data Center Operator’ and ‘Middle East Regional Operator of the Year’. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, e&, said: “In a landscape driven by transformation, being recognised by industry experts at the CC-Global Awards …

By Maryam Hina ISLAMABAD: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has commenced non-stop flights between Islamabad and Bahrain, adding another destination to its rapidly expanding network after the launch of flights to the UAE and Oman. The carrier commemorated the start of its new route with a pre-departure inaugural ceremony at Islamabad International Airport attended by representatives of Fly Jinnah and Islamabad International Airport. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee organised a Snow Climbing Challenge at Ski Dubai, with the participation of more than 50 female employees from several divisions. The UAE Skiers Team honoured the winning employees who succeeded in skiing the snow slope in a record time. The female employees were happy to take part in …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kraków in Poland connecting Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport with a frequency of daily flights. An inaugural ceremony was held at Sharjah Airport prior to departure and was attended by …

DUBAI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the leading banks in the UAE, have formally announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing international trade services. This collaboration will combine EDB’s extensive client base and robust financial operational capabilities with CBD’s advanced trade finance …

Trading and investing platform eToro announces a partnership with X to publish a series of financial education content on X, through livestream events, video on demand and audio Spaces. eToro and X are joining forces to bring accurate and accessible investment content to the platform through the medium of video, posts and Spaces. The program will roll out across the …