Today, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented awards to 65 leading exporters and compliant taxpayers in a ceremony held at the PM Office. Among the recipients, Mr. Tariq Rafi, the Chairman of Siddiqsons Group, was recognized as the 4th highest taxpayer by the Prime Minister. Established in 1959, Siddiqsons Group has excelled in various sectors including Textile & Denim Manufacturing, Real …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has celebrated its most profitable year in history during the 2024 Moon & Stars Awards held at the esteemed Emirates Aviation College in Dubai. The event served as a platform to honour the exceptional accomplishments and invaluable contributions of nearly 40 individuals and teams from the company’s regional hub and its 11 …

DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leader in AI for enterprise analytics, released findings from independent research revealing the workforce side effects of AI. As business leaders and recruiters across the UAE prepare for an AI-infused labour market transition, many existing roles will evolve and become obsolete, reshaping the skill stack of the future workforce at an accelerated pace. However, the research …

AJMAN: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ajman Bank PJSC’s (AJB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’ with a Stable Outlook and Viability Rating (VR) at ‘b+’. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Group CEO of Ajman Bank, said, “We are proud to receive the ‘BBB+’ rating from Fitch, one of the world’s leading credit rating agencies, affirming our robust financial …

ABU DHABI: Ma Hawa, an Emirati brand owned by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC, is will distribute over 30,000 eco-friendly water bottles through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) during Ramadan as a part of its community initiaitives and sustainable hydration awareness efforts. Ma Hawa water bottlesare filled with pure drinking water harvested directly from the air using Ma Hawa’s innovative …

DUBAI: Trendyol, one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, is celebrating the launch of its first own-brand womenswear Ramadan fashion collection, since launching in the GCC. Themed Serenity in Style, this modest collection, reflects the peaceful ambiance of the holy month with traditional values and spirit, interpreted through contemporary design in a variety of fits and colour palettes. It was created …

News Desk DUBAI: Venture capitalists, business angels, and tech enthusiasts are invited to participate in VC Weekend 2024, a vibrant two-day event aimed at fostering community, exchanging valuable insights, and showcasing promising startups from across the region. Organized by Gingo Partners, this annual event, now in its third edition, promises an immersive experience from April 25th to April 26th, 2024. …

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, renowned for its commitment to unparalleled hospitality, is delighted to have participated in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at giving back during the holy month of Ramadan. This initiative encompassed all three esteemed Fairmont properties – Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Ajman, and Fujairah – with multiple departments across the hotels actively involved. The holy …

DUBAI: Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has signed an agreement with global technology company SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) to consolidate its operations under a single, unified cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, while simultaneously increasing the resilience and sustainability of its supply chain. ESA is adopting RISE with SAP to …

DUBAI: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners that operates across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, is strategically expanding its reach within the UAE and GCC countries. Since its establishment in the UAE in June 2021, the agency has demonstrated unparalleled expertise and dedication, rapidly emerging as a beacon of quality and reliability in the …