TEKEVER (booth N.A10 & N.A12), the European leader in drone-based Maritime Surveillance, and the US-based company Viasat, a provider of communication technologies and services, have entered into a strategic and commercial partnership aimed at expanding TEKEVER drone-based intelligence-as-a-service globally, with advanced satellite communications. The announcement was made in Riyadh, during the first edition of World Defense Show. “Over the past years, …

TAQNIA ETS and TAQNIA SPACE – subsidiaries of TAQNIA; the PIF owned company – signed an MoU with STAR.VISION Hangzhou LTD to collaborate on the development of innovative space technologies, satellites, artificial intelligence technologies and geospatial products. Eng. Abdulaziz S. Al-Farraj CEO of TAQNIA ETS, Dr. Faisal Al-Harbi CEO of TAQNIA SPACE and Fan Lianghua Co-founder & Vice President of …

On Day Two of the World Defence Show in Riyadh, Draken Europe and SNCICT have announced their long-term in-Kingdom partnership. SNC ICT’s provision of in-Kingdom logistics support, system network services and supply chain management, will be central to Draken’s plans for expansion in the Middle East. Paul Armstrong, Draken Europe CEO explained the central benefits of the relationship: “We have …

Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, announced that it has allocated about AED 185 Million to reduce the prices of more than 30, 000 basic food and consumer goods during the holy month of Ramadan, to launch economic initiatives with economic and social returns within the market of the Emirate of Dubai in particular and the market of the …

Changan Yazdani Highway, a trusted dealership in Karachi, launches Changan Oshan X7 at a Grand Global Reveal. With this development, the dealership continues its commitment to providing only the latest vehicles to customers. Changan Yazdani Highway is a 3S dealorship. They caters to clients who wish to purchase a new car, its after sale services and its spare parts. Among …

On this women’s day, School of Leadership celebrated the struggles, achievements, resilience and womanhood with 170+ women of today! The conference served as a moment to rally, refuel and champion the women on stage. We acknowledged their struggles, celebrated their achievements, developed their skills through our workshops, breakout sessions, keynotes and panel discussion and introduced them to opportunities that are …

The Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai and the Italian Marine Industry Association (UCINA), is hosting 45 Italian companies at the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show taking place from 9 to 13 March 2022, at the event’s new venue, the luxurious Dubai Harbour. With three times the number of …

By Muhammad Rafiq On International Women’s Day, World Defense Show hosted hundreds of leading women in defense at Saudi Arabia’s first-ever International Women in Defense event to celebrate, promote, and accelerate women’s participation in the industry. The event is a core day in World Defense Show, Saudi Arabia’s inaugural defense event taking place from 6-9 March in Riyadh. Prominent figures …

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia announce the launch of their codeshare partnership, with effect from today. The new partnership allows customers of the world’s largest international airline, based in Dubai, and Indonesia’s national carrier, to enjoy seamless connectivity on routes across the Americas, Middle East, Africa and Europe. Under the new codeshare partnership forged, customers will be able to enjoy seamless connectivity …

Bridgestone Middle East showcased anew the power of its innovative, high-performing tyres at the recently concluded BMW AGMC-led M Festival at the Dubai Autodrome.  During the one-day, action-packed event, Bridgestone had set up its own fan zone at the motorsports circuit for the guests to try its racing simulator through which they played and competed with their friends and families. …