Agthia Group PJSC, a diversified food and beverage company, today announced the launch of Agthia Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund (“CVC”) designed to expand Agthia’s innovation capabilities and create mutual value with startups as the company continues to drive profitable growth in both new and existing markets. Funded by Agthia and its parent company ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding …

ABU DHABI: Al Masraf has become an official member of UAE Trade Connect (UTC). UTC, the fintech blockchain platform of e& enterprise, is the UAE’s first commercialised solution to combat fraud in the trade finance space built on advanced technologies, namely blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). UTC is a collaborative project of the banking industry and was co-created with e& …

Region’s leading Life Insurance provider “LIC International” and “Policybazaar.ae”, The UAE’s leading insurance aggregator and a part of the PB Fintech Group (NSE:POLICYBZR) are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the insurance industry and delivering unparalleled customer experience. The collaboration will leverage Policybazaar.ae’s cutting-edge expertise to develop customer-centric journeys, enhance product marketing, and gather user input to …

TECOM Group PJSC, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, has launched D/Quarters at Dubai Science Park to offer future-focused co-working solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global corporations in the science sector. The new address accommodates the growing demand for flexible and well-connected workspace solutions with a focus on contributing to the goals of the Dubai Research & Development …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Highest ever number of 192 Pakistani students have received scholarships to study in European universities under the EU’s flagship Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships programme this year. This includes 103 men and 89 women. The European Union Delegation to Pakistan hosted a pre-departure event to celebrate the achievement of the recipients of the scholarship. This is second …

By Umair Vayani DUBAI: VISION INDUSTRY, owned by Optitalia Group – one of the GCC’s leading companies in the distribution of eyewear, announced their partnership with renowned Japanese lens maker, Nikon, to launch the very first Nikon lenswear Shop-in-Shop in the Middle East at VISION INDUSTRY’s flagship store in Mall of Emirates. With over 100 years of experience in optical …

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) proudly received a delegation of academy teams participating in the sixth edition of the Gulf Football Academies. His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, graciously hosted the teams in the presence of his team at the department. The tournament started on Friday, July 7, and will …

DUBAI: Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service, offering flexibility, convenience, privacy and comfort for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Operated by the airline’s Phenom 100 twin-engine aircraft, customers can fly to a wide range of GCC destinations both within and outside of the Emirates network, with …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines and Citi today announced new benefits for the Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard, adding value for premium cardmembers with a more elevated travel experience. Cardmembers will have opportunities to earn more AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points and will continue to have access to American’s Admirals Club lounges. The new card benefits launch July 23, and …

RIYADH, KSA: Airbus supplied secure and state-of-the-art communication technology to support the holy pilgrimage in Mecca. Airbus deployed its advanced communication solutions to support the security and emergency personnel involved in this monumental event. Airbus’ comprehensive portfolio of communication solutions facilitated better coordination and enhanced response times among field officers deployed across various key locations, hence enabling efficient incident management …