DUBAI: Zand Bank PJSC, the digital bank licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, and MANTRA, an RWA-focused Layer 1 blockchain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline the process of real-world asset tokenization, including the identification, listing and distribution of RWAs. The collaboration between these two entities will also focus on developing frameworks to support tokenization …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced at its annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2024, new tools and innovations that accelerate how developers build enterprise-grade pipelines, models, and applications with their data. Snowflake is furthering its mission of eliminating complexity for customers with new developer tooling and native integrations that speed up development, …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV)  to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines¹. This historic milestone, signed at Etihad Airways’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi, marks the first commercial JV between a …

DUBAI: As another season comes to a close, Dubai Opera commemorates a year of record-breaking attendance and groundbreaking performances. The 2023-2024 season shattered previous attendance records, drawing over 250,000 people, the highest number since the venue’s opening in 2016, confirming Dubai Opera’s status as a leading cultural organisation in the Middle East. Other season highlights include: A diverse range of over 100 productions and 200 performances, spanning across …

News Desk DOHA: The highly awarded, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has an impressive new accolade to add to its gleaming collection, with Carlo Javakhia named General Manager of the Year, Qatar, by Hotelier Middle East. Coveted within the local hospitality community, this esteemed recognition reflects the importance of top tier leadership in creating a world-class destination that is dedicated to crafting …

News Desk DUBAI: Mlle Paola, the renowned perfume brand founded by socialite and entrepreneur Paola El Sitt, proudly introduces its latest collection, “The Wonders of Courage.” This highly anticipated collection features four unique Extraits de Parfum: MP 33, MP 39, MP 66, and MP 99, each crafted to embody strength, resilience, and the power to overcome life’s challenges. Since its …

​News Desk GENEVA: Qatar, the host country of the next International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), has nominated Eng. Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), as Chair-designate.  The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP) is the highest decision-making body of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies. PP-26 will take place in Doha, Qatar, from 9 to 27 …

DUBAI: Under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly celebrated the 27th Annual Emirates Recycling Awards on World Environment Day. This year’s event, held at Dubai Knowledge Park, brought together a diverse audience representing academic institutions, government bodies, private enterprises, the diplomatic corps, families, and the media. …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted a series of important tax proposals to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for consideration in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The measures recommended are revenue positive and will encourage resource allocation towards productive and documented sectors of the economy. This is important for …

DUBAI/MUMBAI: The 11th global edition of the World CX Summit and Awards, an event by Trescon, drew to a close at the Leela, Mumbai on 22nd May 2024. The event was attended by over 200+ CX experts participating in a day filled with insightful discussions focusing on solutions and innovations that are reshaping how businesses approach the customer experience space. …