HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. The meeting supports the mutual goals of DEWA and Dubai Chambers to enhance cooperation to achieve their common goals of sustainable economic development in Dubai and strengthen its position as a global financial hub. The meeting …

Bangkok: German KFW DEG signed an MOU with LADIESFUND Energy Pvt. Ltd. for a matching grant for building capacity for women as well as making the barracks more female friendly. Present at the ceremony was Roland Siller, CEO, DEG, as well as Tara Uzra Dawood, Chairperson, LEF. Also present was Dr. Hubertus Pleister, Managing Director KFW DEG Impulse and Director …

DOHA, Qatar: Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) marked the opening on 5 October with a spectacular ceremony for the first time in Qatar and showcased major international car reveals, marking an eventful start to the automotive week ahead. …

ISLAMABAD: In line with its commitment to enhance user experience, PTCL is bringing advertisement-free live streaming of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on its OTT platform ‘SHOQ’. Through this feature, Pakistani fans will be able to enjoy a high quality and uninterrupted viewing experience in full High Definition (HD). PTCL SHOQ is transforming the match viewing experience for …

DOHA, Qatar: As the Official Global Airline Partner of F1® and the Title Sponsor of the Qatar Grand Grix, Qatar Airways is thrilled to host this prestigious event and the world’s most elite drivers as they descend upon the state-of-the-art Lusail International Circuit. In a cross-over of cutting-edge technology, Formula 1® (F1®) has made its arrival at their Global Airline …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company, powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, reiterated its commitment towards expanding its footprint across the Smartphone and Smart Device ecosystem in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. MediaTek is also looking at accelerating its collaboration with OEMs and telecom operators across the MEA region to increase …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has affirmed that diverse offers and grand discounts observed in the retail sector, stores, and shopping centers in Dubai have led to increased consumer turnout. This is particularly evident in light of the competitive promotions launched by all outlets since the beginning of October. In its current reports, Union Coop stated that the month of …

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker tells CNN that while he “very much cares about sustainability,” there is not enough will in the airline industry to reach net zero by 2050. “I genuinely believe that will be very difficult to achieve,” he told CNN’s Becky Anderson in Doha. The pair discussed the airline’s plans to try to get to net-zero, the challenges facing the …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its third-quarter 2023 financial results conference call with financial analysts and journalists on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 a.m. CT. The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will be available on the website through …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a strong advocate of Open Science practices as part of its wider commitment to sustainability and the SDGs, and continuously promotes the accessibility and dissemination of scientific knowledge.  With COP28 approaching, the UAE has a prominent role in nurturing global cooperation for a greener, more sustainable future, showcasing its ability to drive and build …