Web Desk NAIROBI: Kenya Airways has officially launched KQSafari Data, an innovative roaming solution designed to provide guests with affordable, seamless, and reliable mobile connectivity across the world. The launch was marked by the signing of a contract between Julius Thairu, our Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, and Mandeep Birdi, Chief Executive Officer, RoamBuddy. KQSafari Data was born from the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has received global recognition yesterday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award for its inflight entertainment system – ice, and a 2026 APEX WORLD CLASS™ award for all aspects of the airline’s customer experience and brand. Emirates’ ice wins the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award: From a selection of more …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Women’s Committee recently organised the ‘Ski Hiking Challenge’ in an atmosphere filled with energy and camaraderie. More than 50 female employees took part in the event, navigating the trails and slopes of Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates. The initiative is part of the committee’s efforts to promote …

A new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa – the first to also transport vehicles – was launched during an official ceremony on the island of Anjouan, attended by H.E. Azali Assoumani, the President of The Union of The Comoros, H.E. Jumaa Rashed Al Remeithi, The UAE Ambassador to the Comoros, and other senior officials. …

News Desk DUBAI: Object 1, the award-winning developer shaping the UAE’s real estate landscape with design-led projects, will participate in the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2025), taking place from 12–14 September 2025 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. The event, which is expected to welcome more than 2,000 investors, will serve as a platform to highlight Object 1’s recent …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai’s fine-dining landscape welcomes Lavang, a new culinary destination that blends tradition with modern innovation. Situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Lavang offers a refined gastronomic experience envisioned by Diviya Kalra, who continues the culinary legacy established by her father, Chef Ashok Kalra—a pioneer of fine dining in the Gulf region. Every aspect of Lavang …

FUJAIRAH: In a spectacular celebration of culinary heritage and cultural elegance, Backwaters, the epitome of authentic Kerala gastronomy, proudly inaugurated its newest branch at the prestigious Tennis & Country Club, Fujairah. The evening unfolded with grandeur, as guests were immersed in an ambience of refined hospitality and festive splendor. The highlight of the night was a soul-stirring performance by the …

Web Desk BAKU: The INMerge Innovation Summit, Azerbaijan’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship gathering organized by PASHA Holding, will return on September 29–30, 2025, at the Baku Convention Center for its fifth edition. This year’s program will bring together world-renowned innovators and business leaders, including Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, Zack Hass, former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, Ed Catmull, Co-Founder …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Chery UAE, presented in the UAE by AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group), has announced an exclusive partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The landmark collaboration establishes Chery UAE as the “Exclusive VIP Mobility Partner” of the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress. The partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony at the …

The Aga Khan University (AKU) officially inaugurated its new campus in Kampala, Uganda, today, a historic moment that marks the University’s first full-scale campus development outside of Pakistan since its founding.. The inauguration of the new academic facilities and student residences was presided over by AKU’s Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri …