DUBAI/LANGKAWI: Tourism Malaysia plays host to Routes Asia 2024’s Networking Evening held today at Resorts World Langkawi, unveiling the best of Malaysian gastronomy and culture to international delegates from over 60 countries. As the host country for the 20th edition of Routes Asia, the mythical paradise of Langkawi becomes the home of over 800 delegates for three days, from 27th to 29th February …

DUBAI: Aafaq Islamic Finance, a leading provider of Shariah-compliant financial products and services, today announced the opening of three new digital branches in Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah as part of its expansion strategy in the United Arab Emirates, providing financial products and services in compliance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia. Prospective customers are afforded a seamless onboarding experience, with the opportunity to apply …

ISLAMABAD/BARCELONA: Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group, is set to launch in Pakistan a cutting-edge Shoq TV Set-top Box powered by Android TV, to transform the TV viewing experience for its customers. It was announced by the President and Group CEO, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Hatem Bamatraf, and Karen Teo, VP Android Partnerships APAC, Google during …

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of 94 new license plates in the latest auction hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), totaling 445 taxis added to its service in 2024. The strategic addition is expected to boosts the company’s market share to 46%, cementing its status as Dubai’s leading transport operator. The expansion …

News Desk DUBAI: Samana Developers, renowned for its innovative approach in Dubai’s real estate industry, today announced the launch of Samana Retail Park, a Dh150 million shopping area in Arjan Dubai. It is an exclusive opportunity to secure retail space with a 5-year payment plan, featuring monthly installments as low as 1% for investors’ convenience. In line with its resident-focused …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The 7th Gulf and Indian Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (www.giohis.com) will take place on 4-5th March 2024 at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. Almost 100 speakers are lined up, over half from groups which own hospitality real estate and most of the rest from the world’s leading hotel companies.What will they be discussing? Simon Allison, CEO …

Yango Play, the first AI-powered super app that combines video streaming, music, mini-games, is set to brighten screens across the MENA region with exclusive Arabic content this Ramadan. Yango Play offers a diverse range of content: from heartwarming family sagas and comedies to the biggest Arabic historical series from the different parts of MENA region. Yango Play’s lineup showcases the …

DUBAI: Alpha Nero, a Dubai-based retail design and production company, has announced a new 70-day paid maternity leave policy that comes into force from February 2024. It is the first SME in the region within the manufacturing industry to champion better working environments for women by extending the statutory maternity leave policy – a bold and trailblazing move to better serve women …

News Desk DUBAI: With a shared focus on environmental sustainability, Sarten Ambalaj, a leading Turkish packaging manufacturer, and Enova, a regional leader in integrated energy and multi-technical services, have signed a contract for the installation of rooftop solar solutions across multiple Sarten operational facilities. The contract represents a further step in the expansion into Türkiye which Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim …

News Desk DUBAI: Prepay Nation, a global B2B marketplace for prepaid products has revealed in its first white paper ‘The Evolution of Cross-Border Transfers’ The document highlights a notable surge in demand for cross-border transfers within the Middle East, with a distinct focus on sophisticated and productized remittances. According to recent data, the global digital cross-border transfers market is valued …