News Desk DUBAI: IFFCO, the leading FMCG multinational headquartered in the UAE, has allocated AED 77 million to sustainability initiatives over two years, with ten programmes comprising 156 projects in the pipeline. The company has identified six crucial areas in which it aims to make tangible efforts to boost its environmental performance – climate change, energy management, water management, forests, …

In a landmark event marking the introductory edition of the most comprehensive trade show featuring Indian Apparel brands in the Middle East, VVIPs of UAE will officiate the opening of the ‘Brands of India’ organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) with support from Embassy of India-UAE, The Dubai Textile Merchants Association (TEXMAS), Dubai International Chamber and Readymade …

DUBAI/KARACHI: Cloud Con, Pakistan’s all-encompassing conference on Cloud technologies, was held on November 18, 2023 by 10Pearls University. The Conference, held at 10Pearls’ Karachi office, was widely attended by key stakeholders in the Cloud tech ecosystem – from c-executives and industry leaders to Cloud and DevOps architects, engineers, students and enthusiasts. Cloud tech and computing refers to the delivery of …

DUBAI/KUWAIT CITY: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, concluded its successful debut at GITEX Global 2023, the largest ICT and technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East, which took place in Dubai, UAE, 16-20 October. The company took this opportunity to showcase the depth and breadth of its solutions portfolio, and to annouce a series of …

His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade has officially opened the 12th edition of Paperworld Middle East and its co-located show Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East. Taking place from 21-23 November at Dubai World Trade Centre, the partner events have grown 50% from last year and are expected to welcome 10,000 visitors from around the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI/MUSCAT: SalamAir is gearing up to launch operations in five key destinations; Hyderabad, Calicut, Jaipur, Trivandrum, and Lucknow. This expansion into the Indian market has been made possible thanks to the support of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Of Sultanate Oman and close collaboration with Oman Air. The CAA played a pivotal role in facilitating this strategic …

ABU DHABI: etisalat by e& introduced Microsoft Direct Routing, signifying its continued commitment to providing unparalleled voice communications solutions for businesses supported by Microsoft. The digital landscape is rapidly transforming, with companies requiring more seamless, integrated solutions. With the introduction of Microsoft Direct Routing, etisalat by e& is poised to address the ever- evolving needs of businesses, offering them streamlined communication capabilities and enhanced efficiency. Microsoft Direct …

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a construction technology leader, highlighted a number of noteworthy achievements and initiatives in the company’s latest sustainability report, including the company’s role in getting 25 per cent of its suppliers to set Science-Based Targets in 2022. The significant accomplishment is consistent with their shared goal of lowering greenhouse gas emissions across the industry, particularly in the run-up …

DUBAI: Prepay Nation, a leading global B2B prepaid products marketplace renowned for pioneering cross-border transfers has announced a strategic partnership with Loyyal, an industry leader in applying blockchain technologies to supercharge loyalty and incentive programs.  The Middle East and Africa loyalty market1 is expected to increase 12.2% reaching USD 9,297.7 million by 2027. This collaboration reinforces Prepay Nation’s commitment to global …

News Desk DUBAI: Knothome.com, the preferred destination for home accessories, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Home Centre, the leading home retailer in the Middle East, through its online marketplace. This strategic collaboration, cemented by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is aimed at jointly bolstering the e-commerce presence of Carpets and Cushions in the GCC …