News Desk DUBAI: A German and an Indian national have been added to the growing list of dollar millionaire while three others won luxury vehicles when Dubai Duty Free conducted the latest draw for Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Jürgen Alois Maschauer, a German national won a US$1 …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: K-Electric, on behalf of the company’s Board of Directors, wishes to communicate that there has been no change in the structure of the board. The board members continue to represent the shareholders with a concentrated focus on the growth trajectory of the company in an evolving power sector steadily transitioning towards an open market era. The …

Bank Alfalah, one of the biggest commercial banks in Pakistan, has partnered with Habib University to establish a scholarship fund for students aspiring to pursue higher education. The fund will comprehensively cover all educational expenses throughout the four-year degree programme to offer financial assistance to deserving students and guarantee their access to education. Bank Alfalah has pledged an annual commitment …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop initiatives and conduct research into how AI could transform key aspects of the nation’s integral aviation sector. This is inline with the university’s commitment to enhancing AI competitiveness across …

News Desk DUBAI: Today Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) announced the launch of the award-winning Intelligent Director for Zoom Rooms. For hybrid meetings with a Zoom Room, Intelligent Director uses AI and multiple cameras to provide the best image and angle of participants in the room so remote participants can see each person clearly, even in large conference rooms. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has announced an extension of the nomination deadline for the TiE Women MENA Program 2023, a global initiative entering its fourth year, designed to empower women across the globe, including  the MENA region, by providing support to enhance their leadership skills and grow their businesses. The nomination period …

DUBAI: Celebrating World Chocolate Day on 7 July, Emirates is sharing that more than 40 million pieces of gourmet chocolate are served onboard each year, to passengers in all classes. Sweetening the travel experience with the world’s most beloved confectionary, Emirates selects and serves a delectable selection of artisan chocolate as part of the signature meal service in all classes, to …

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has hosted a virtual awareness workshop to help businesses become more cyber-resilient. The online session attracted more than 80 attendees and was conducted in partnership with Dubai Police and Mastercard. Commenting on the initiative, Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said: “As our world …

PAYERNE, Switzerland: Jekta, the Switzerland-based PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, has signed an order for fifty of its electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft. Indian seaplane operator Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt. Ltd. (MEHAIR) has inked a deal with deposits agreed for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. With the agreement confirmed, MEHAIR will be the first customer …

ABU DHABI: Etisalat Academy by e& has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EarthLink to establish the EarthLink Academy. The MOU signifies a partnership aimed at excellence in businesses, leadership and talent development, knowledge transfer, and vocational training. The strategic MOU was signed by Muammar Nasir AlRukhaimi, CEO of Etisalat Services Holding, and Dr. Alaa Jasim, CEO of …