By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: The fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival concluded on Sunday at Expo Khorfakkan, following a three-day celebration of one of the UAE’s most valued seasonal fruits.Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival ran from 26 to 28 …

Benchmarking workshop supports innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a benchmarking workshop with Siemens Energy to exchange best practice and explore opportunities for innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement across key operational and corporate functions. Key focus areas included employee and customer happiness, sustainability, procurement, and health and safety. …

The UAE’s largest property portal is now available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch, further strengthening its accessibility for international property seekers DUBAI: Bayut, the UAE’s largest property portal, has announced the launch of five new language options on its platform: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. This latest expansion reflects Bayut’s continued focus on enhancing the customer experience …

News Desk DUBAI: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, set out its vision for the next decade of mobile communications at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026, while highlighting the Middle East’s growing strategic role as the industry transitions toward AI-native networks and a new era of token-based connectivity.Held under the theme …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Ms. Urusa Imran, Director – Business Development, on being recognized as Real Estate Executive of the Year. This prestigious accolade reflects her outstanding leadership, strategic vision, unwavering dedication, and significant contribution to the growth and success of SAMANA Developers. Her achievement stands as a testament to the company’s …

DUBAI: The Dubai Senior Citizens Happiness Center has honored Union Coop in recognition of its outstanding support and meaningful contribution to the success of the ‘Ihsan’ Animal Welfare Initiative, launched by the center to promote kindness towards animals and provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for cats. The recognition was presented during a special ceremony held at the center’s …

New cognitive layer enables autonomous AI teams to retain business context, prioritise knowledge, and operate more efficiently across enterprise workflows RIYAD: Shaffra, a Saudi-based enterprise AI company building autonomous AI workforce infrastructure for governments and large organisations, has launched Subconscious AI at The Shaffra Convergence in Riyadh. Introduced before senior government representatives, enterprise leaders, investors, and technology stakeholders, Subconscious AI …

DUBAI: Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, has strengthened its Direct Supply team with the appointment of Samyra Krooswijk as Head of Business Development, Direct Supply Middle East. The new appointment is part of Emerging Travel Group’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, deepen relationships with local …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy and key themes as investors navigate a more complex and evolving market environment. The report was launched alongside Global Market Outlook events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this week, the first of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Kia Middle East and Africa (MEA) and the Museum of the Future today announced a strategic partnership, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and human-centred design. The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the Museum of the Future, attended by senior leadership from both organisations alongside media, partners and industry guests. Through …