By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: SAP has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President for SAP’s newly created EMEA region. The new territory comprises Benelux, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the whole of the Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, Raptopoulos will be responsible for overseeing 14,000 employees across 53 offices, servicing customers in …

Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) conferred 379 degrees during its recent convocation ceremony. Six students, recognized for outstanding academic performance, were honored with Usman Gold Medals and cash prizes of Rs. 25,000 each. Vice-Chancellor of NED University, Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, presided over the convocation, personally awarding degrees to the 379 graduating students. The breakdown includes 156 Bachelor of Electrical …

DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Cloud Platform company, has released its predictions for AI trends in the year 2024. These insights reflect a comprehensive understanding of the evolving business landscape and the revolutionary impact of data-driven AI technologies. Fuelled by its potential to revolutionize industries, boost productivity, and spur unprecedented innovation, the excitement around AI and, more specifically, …

Dubai Duty Free, one of the world’s largest travel retail operators, recently announced its partnership with Alipay+ to power a seamless travel and checkout experience for international visitors. Consumers from South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Italy as well as Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao are now able to access promotions and pay with their home digital apps …

News Desk DUBAI: Reliance on clean and renewable energy sources, especially solar power, is increasing. This is driven by their low cost, in light of the global direction to combat the effects of climate change by reducing gas emissions that cause global warming. The main challenge is the efficient storage of this energy to ensure it is available when there …

Dr. Kamal bin Abdullah Al Hamad, the Secretary-General of the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, underlined the significance of bolstering the role of commercial arbitration and dispute resolution to attract foreign investments to the GCC countries. This was stated during a meeting with His Excellency Eng. Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as Dr. Al-Hamad …

Instant Cash, a company within the FINTX portfolio, the fintech arm of Emirates Post Group, and one of the fastest-growing money transfer brands in the region, successfully organised the Instant Cash Football Cup for its agent partners in Oman, highlighting its dedication to fostering a culture of sports and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. By hosting such events, Instant Cash is …

DUBAI: As the New Year unfolds, Grand Gourmet, the distinguished culinary destination within Asiana Grand Hotel, unveils a month-long feast designed to tantalize taste buds and elevate dining experiences. Grand Gourmet Lunch Buffet Throughout January, guests are invited to indulge in a symphony of flavors. The buffet boasts an array of delectable offerings such as the Chef’s Salad Bar, an …

ABU DHABI: Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, has taken home the award for being among The World’s Top 5 Safest Low Cost Airlines by AirlineRatings.com. AirlineRatings’ World TOP 5 Safest Low Cost Airline award recognises airlines with a fleet of over 50 aircraft, that have excellent safety culture and low incident rates. In making …

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary of operations at Islamabad and Lahore airports. Since its inaugural flights to both cities in January 1999, Emirates has played a crucial role in connecting Islamabad and Lahore to the world via Dubai, while fostering economic growth and cultural exchange. Over the past quarter of a century, Emirates …