DUBAI: U By Emaar announces a significant milestone in its growth: the renowned loyalty programme is now expanding internationally to Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the luxurious Address Jabal Omar Makkah. This move marks a key development for U By Emaar, extending its exceptional benefits and experiences to a wider audience. U By Emaar has been at the forefront …

DUBAI/KARACHI: Paklaunch, with a mission to advance entrepreneurship and innovation in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, successfully closed its seed funding round. Disrupt.com, a renowned venture builder, led the round, with participation from Indus Valley Capital, a prominent early-stage VC fund, an early stage company advisor and investor Yousuf Khan, angel investors affiliated with Google and Meta, and others based out of …

News Desk DUBAI: Renowned drama director and producer, Furqan T. Siddiqui, known for his three-decade legacy behind the camera, steps into the limelight with his latest venture: ‘Showcast with Furqan T. Siddiqui,’ a captivating podcast now streaming on the digital platform Salt Prime. Each episode of the show promises an engaging exploration of diverse perspectives, featuring insightful conversations with guests …

News Desk DUBAI: GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event is on high momentum to welcome the year’s biggest tech conversations and collaborative ventures in Marrakech, Morocco. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the 2nd edition of GITEX Africa will take place from 29-31 May 2024, under the …

News Desk DUBAI: A delegation from the World Memon Organisation (WMO) Pakistan Chapter, led by Regional President Mr. Ashraf Machiara and Trustee/Secretary Board of Trustee Mr. Shoaib Ismail Mangroria, embarked on a significant visit to the UAE. This esteemed gathering, graciously hosted by Mr. Kamran Ghani, Regional President of the WMO Middle East Chapter, served as a platform to showcase …

ABU DHABI: ADNEC Group has announced the launch of the region’s first Bitcoin MENA Conference 2024 set to take place December 9-10th in the heart of Abu Dhabi at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Co-organised by Capital Events, the event management arm of ADNEC Group, and BTC Inc., the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin 2024 conference, this seminal partnership was …

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th March 2024. The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe – including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and New Zealand. Qatar Airways will add its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus …

The Ajman Department of Finance conducted a workshop for government agencies in the emirate to implement the general budget for the fiscal year 2024, as mandated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of HH the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Chairman of the Ajman Department of Finance. The workshop underscores the Department’s commitment to …

RIYADH/DUBAI: Gulf Capital announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Saudi Research Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) to deploy over US$100 million into the Saudi technology and innovation sector over the next five years. The Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed in Riyadh by Dr Rami Niazi, Vice Governor of Strategy at the Saudi Research Development and …

Exploring the future of aviation, Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host prominent international airlines and aircraft manufacturers to discuss the latest industry innovations and solutions. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the …