The National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) has joined forces with World Cloud Show, the leading global event focused on cloud technologies and digital transformation. The partnership aims to drive cloud adoption and foster digital innovation in the Philippines. The 21st edition of World Cloud Show, organised by Trescon, is scheduled to take place on 17th August 2023 at …

DOHA: Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France, this July, marking Qatar Airways’ latest efforts to expand its network in France. The highly anticipated inaugural flight becomes the fourth destination in France after the airline’s recent additions of Nice and Lyon. Passengers were greeted with French delicacies and music at the departure gate …

Airavat Aviation (Airavat), a new venture by Transworld Group, a leading global logistics conglomerate, is set to redefine luxury private jet travel in the Middle East with its launch of hyper-personalized services. Airavat’s fleet of Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jets is poised to take the skies, offering on-demand flights to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East from its Dubai …

News Desk SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed ways to advance bilateral economic relations between the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of Costa Rica. The Chamber also held fruitful discussion to strengthen commercial and industrial cooperation and investment among the private sector organisations, institutions, and events within the framework of the friendly relationship that …

Danube Properties (a part of the Danube Group), the fastest-growing private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced its new campaign with the Bollywood’s popular Jodi of Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, who are back together to share the space after 15 years. The campaign, “Dubai mei ghar bole to Danube ka ghar,” provides an exciting glimpse of Danube …

The Women Entrepreneur Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have agreed to provide awareness and all possible support to women entrepreneurs regarding registration with SECP. During the meeting, it was emphasized that women entrepreneurs should register their businesses with SECP and promote their ventures through …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, records over 1 million grocery orders delivered in Dubai through its on-demand grocery service, Quik, which delivers fresh produce, groceries, and household items at supermarket-competitive prices in under 30 minutes One customer spent over AED 53,000 on 279 grocery orders over the past year. The highest number of orders made …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is taking the first steps in an innovative initiative of meal preordering, whereby customers will be able to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time, as well as helping to reduce food wastage. The initiative will be rolled …

News Desk KARACHI: Summit Bank Limited is pleased to announce that the State Bank of Pakistan has granted its consent to change Summit Bank’s name to Bank Makramah Limited (abbreviated as BML). This will become effective subject to other regulatory and corporate approvals. This name change follows the recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Summit Bank by prominent UAE investor, …

Sharjah Airport has witnessed an impressive surge in passenger traffic, with over 7 million passengers passing through its terminals during the first half of 2023. This notable figure reflects a remarkable growth rate of over 24.4 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The airport also achieved substantial growth in cargo operations, managing to handle more than 70 thousand …