ABU DHABI: Solutions+, a Mubadala company, and Mubadala Investment Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at COP28, solidifying a strategic partnership on a decarbonization journey for corporate operations, leveraging Solutions+’s expertise in shared services and sustainable practices. This multifaceted partnership is set to encompass crucial aspects such as annual carbon emissions calculation, implementation of energy efficiency measures and …

As a busy year of international travel draws to a close, the world’s largest international airline is revealing how passengers spent their time inflight, delving into data to dissect what exactly Emirates customers watched and listened to on journeys to and from 140 destinations around the world. Most watched movies on ice in 2023 Customers craving top notch entertainment are spoilt for …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, was named “Airline of the Year” at the Aviator Middle East Awards, formerly known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai, accepted the award on behalf of the carrier at a ceremony held yesterday in Dubai. The event was attended by key members …

Meezan Bank, a pioneer in Islamic banking, acted as lead Joint Financial Advisor in the groundbreaking listed Ijarah Sukuk Issuance for the Government of Pakistan (GoP). This is the first listed GoP Ijarah Sukuk issued through Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), allowing retail investors access to Shariah-compliant government securities in denomination of PKR 5000/-. Other Joint Financial Advisors included Dubai Islamic …

News Desk DUBAI: Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports, the foremost esports and education initiative, and Deliveroo, the award-winning delivery service, have unveiled a pioneering collaboration agreement. This strategic alliance is designed to elevate both the gaming and educational spheres in the UAE. Since its launch in the UAE, Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports has had a huge growth in the number of players and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: KROHNE, one of the leading global manufacturers of process instrumentation, looks back upon its COP28 activity and looks forward to driving the just transition in light of learnings and resolutions formed the past two weeks, during the United Nation’s global climate change summit held under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, also Group CEO …

Sport Desk LAHORE: Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) has signed a strategic partnership with prominent Pakistani cricket franchise, Peshawar Zalmi for the 9th installment of Pakistan Super League (PSL) to strengthen the country’s sports landscape. The partnership was officially launched at a dazzling ceremony in Lahore, with senior management from both sides, …

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry where it …

DUBAI:  The Taqdeer Award, held under patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, continues to receive applications from companies desiring to be nominated for the Award in its 6thcycle in 2024. The Award nomination applications run on its website until the end of February 2024 …

5th Pillar Family Takaful Limited (5PFTL), a pioneering force in the Takaful sector with a vision to empower financially challenged Muslims, announced a groundbreaking initiative to facilitate the sacred journey of Hajj and Umrah. Backed by Kuwaiti investment, 5th Pillar is committed to making the dream of performing Hajj and Umrah easy for millions of Muslims, starting with Pakistan and …