News Desk DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft that will empower enterprises to build easy, efficient, and trusted AI-powered apps and data agents with OpenAI’s models directly in Snowflake Cortex AI, Snowflake’s fully managed AI service. Snowflake Cortex AI will integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in Azure AI Foundry, making OpenAI’s …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched the global promotional campaign for Expand North Star 2025 in collaboration with Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the upcoming edition of the world’s largest event …

News Desk DUBAI: This Ramadan, Dubai’s most iconic venues are elevating iftar with breathtaking settings, rich cultural traditions, and indulgent feasts. From starlit Arabian nights to the grand feasts, each location offers a unique way to break your fast. Whether you seek an immersive desert escape, a luxurious waterfront feast, or a serene city retreat, these iftars promise unforgettable moments …

News Desk DUBAI: Empire Developments is proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). This landmark agreement reflects the unwavering trust that Dubai’s leading regulatory authorities have placed in Empire Developments, reaffirming our commitment to upholding the highest standards of transparency, innovation, and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has announced 10 new Cadet Pilot scholarship places for internal candidates of all nationalities, in its newly established Employee Cadet Pilot programme. The new programme builds on the extraordinary success of the UAE National Cadet Programme launched last year which received more than 2000 applications. Honouring the 145 nationalities within Etihad, the airline …

News Desk KARACHI: Mr. & Mrs. Zahid Hameed hosted a Suhoor dinner at their residence to honor the distinguished PhD awardees of Ilma University: Dr. Danish Aman (Chairman, Pakistan Tannery Association SZ), Dr. Kashif Chawla (Director, Al Karam Towels Ltd), and Dr. Jahanzeb Khan. The event brought together a notable gathering of the business community, prominent members of the Rotary …

News Desk KARACHI: This International Women’s Day, Spotify celebrates the remarkable growth and impact of women artists in Pakistan’s music industry, showcasing a fresh trend that not only promotes women voices locally but also takes them global. With a 28% increase in streams of women artists by listeners in Pakistan over the past year, the growing prominence of female musicians …

News Desk KARACHI: Matco Foods Limited, a leading South Asian agribusiness, has entered into a PKR 750 million, three-year financing agreement with Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Matco Foods’ corn starch production capabilities to meet the growing demands of a diverse customer base. The investment will be directed towards expanding Matco …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Congratulations to Tara Uzra Dawood for being awarded by Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sb for running one of the top 10 private companies (no order given) – LADIESFUND Energy Pvt. Ltd. – in Pakistan with family-friendly policies, as assessed by SECP, UNFPA, and Pakistan Business Council, and Federal Ministry for Human Rights. The …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Taranis Capital Ltd, an ethical, fintech-focused investment company, has secured a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This milestone significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to expand its operations and deliver innovative financial solutions with confidence and integrity. At the same time, the …