DUBAI: The launch of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) expansion, with an estimated investment of approximately AED 100 billion, represents a significant milestone in the development of Dubai’s real estate market and reflects the emirate’s strategic vision to solidify its position as a global hub for business, financial services, and investment, a “ W Capital Real Estate Brokerage” report …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Udrive, the UAE’s leading car-sharing platform, has signed a strategic partnership with AGMC, the official importer of MINI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, to introduce MINI vehicles to Udrive’s shared mobility fleet in the UAE. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Udrive and AGMC and brings the MINI brand …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: COTHM Karachi had the distinct honor of hosting H.E. Mr. Chotirat Komaradat , Royal Thai Consulate General, during his official visit to the campus. The esteemed guest was warmly welcomed by Executive Director Mr. Sabir Ahmed, Director Operations Mr. Usaid Ahmed and G.M Marketing Mr. Azhar Jamil. During the visit, discussions were held on strengthening educational …

News Desk DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to help make BigQuery, Google’s autonomous data to AI platform, more accessible, actionable, and AI-ready for Alteryx business teams across the enterprise. This collaboration comes as the Middle East’s AI economy is projected to reach US$320 billion …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata announced the appointment of Thiemo van Spellen as the new Managing Director of dnata Netherlands, effective 1 February 2026. Thiemo brings broad international experience in logistics, commercial strategy and customer-centric growth. He joins dnata from Geopost (DPDgroup), where he served as Global Accounts Managing Director, leading global customer strategies and driving cross-border business expansion. In his …

Safe Dubai 2026 to spotlight “intelligent structures” amid the UAE’s construction boom DUBAI, UAE: The UAE’s construction sector is projected to reach US$130.8 billion by 2029¹, reflecting the country’s rapid urbanisation and continued investment in large-scale infrastructure. As infrastructure assets grow in scale, the focus is increasingly shifting toward safety, resilience, and sustainability across the built environment. Addressing this shift, …

News Desk DUBAI: Imagine being able to shed kilograms by simply managing your body’s hunger signals, all without a having a single cut or ingesting medication or injections with possible side effects. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has launched Moviva in the UAE, an innovative endoscopic procedure that is changing the weight loss game by focusing on ghrelin, the hormone that …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: In a significant step toward strengthening small business financing in Pakistan, ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigiKhata, a leading digital ledger platform used by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to enable structured financing solutions for businesses operating on DigiKhata’s platform. The partnership is designed to connect digitally active SMEs with …

News Desk DUBAI: SHEIN®, a leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer, hosted an offline event in City Centre Mirdif, Dubai, as part of the company’s “SHEIN Beauty Glow Up” campaign in the region. Running from January 29 to February 3, 2026, the event focuses on beauty and cosmetics brands from SHEIN’s current partners in the region, such as luxury goods …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the appointment of Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Dayne will lead Snowflake’s EMEA go-to-market operations by building on the company’s strong momentum within the region and helping customers accelerate AI adoption. Dayne most recently served as the Managing Director …