KPMG Professional Services has signed up as the knowledge partner for the prestigious “Supply Chain Conference,” which will be held in Riyadh on October 16 and 17 under the aegis of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Minerals and the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services. KPMG has dedicated advisory services for procurement, supply chain and local content, led by Kenan Nouwailati, while …

Underlining Dubai’s leading position as a destination for future innovations and a hub for leading multinational companies to launch their latest technologies in global markets, Dubai International Chamber hosted  today the world’s first public flight of the pioneering eVTOL flying car X2 designed by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng at Skydive Dubai. The event was co-organized by Dubai International Chamber …

Daraz, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, hosted their Seller Summit 2022 in Karachi on October 08, 2022. These annual events are organised with the objective of connecting directly with sellers of their platform, educate them about recent changes made in policies and guidelines to benefit them and assist in providing consumers with a more fulfilling experience.  Prior to Karachi, a …

Malaysia is taking another initiative in the North American market, which includes Canada, to boost inbound tourism following its international border reopening. Tourism Malaysia Los Angeles Office has brought seven (7) travel advisors on a familiarisation (FAM) trip to Malaysia from 5 to 14 October 2022 led by Mr Akbal Setia, the Vice President of Tourism Malaysia for the Americas. …

Emirates has appointed Salem Al Mana as the new Regional Manager for Pakistan, with effect from 1 November. This comes as part of the airline’s management rotations to support its commercial strategies and efforts in rebuilding its global network amidst the increase in travel demand and the easing of restrictions. Salem was previously Emirates’ Commercial Support Manager – Indonesia since …

nybl, the science-based artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer, and Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker, announced their pact to join their software and hardware respectively on the opening day of the GITEX Global at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 42nd edition of GITEX, touted as the world’s largest tech show, kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday and will run …

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Resolution No. 14 of 2022, appointing Mahmood Khaleel Ahmed Al Sayed Alhashmi as the Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development. Alhashmi joins the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), to continue his journey of success with governmental departments and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: HMR Waterfront has launched its new Sales Center at Abdul Sattar Avenue, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 8. The Chief Guest of the ceremony Administrator, DHA, Brig. Rai Asim Mustafa. He was warmly received by HMR Chairman Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi on this occasion. The opening of the center was formally inaugurated through ribbon cutting ceremony. …

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is set to launch the Business Matchmaking Platform, which is currently going through the development phase, as part of its efforts to support digital transformation and enhance the experience of Abu Dhabi’s business community. The Business Matchmaking Platform will enable Business-to-Business (B2B) networking on a local, regional, and international level, strengthening local …

The Arabia CSR Awards, the premier sustainability award platforms in the Middle East and North Africa region, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary, a laudable feat given the developments and challenging events that have taken place across the region in the past decade and a half. The organiser of this platform – the Arabia CSR Network – celebrated this anniversary during its …