Web Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has welcomed the bilateral codeshare with Air Astana which comes into operation from 05 December, 2024. The agreement enhances connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations and gives Etihad’s customers convenient access to 10 destinations through Air Astana’s gateways in Almaty and in Astana, all of which are new to Etihad’s …

أستانا – صنفت الأمم المتحدة جمهورية كازاخستان في المرتبة 24 من حيث الحكومة الإلكترونية والثامنة في العالم من حيث الخدمات عبر الإنترنت، وأن ما يقرب من 95% من الخدمات الحكومية يتم تقديمها الآن عبر الإنترنت من خلال تطبيقات الهاتف المحمول، فيما ارتفعت صادرت تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات إلى 306 مليون دولار في النصف الأول من 2024، ومن المتوقع أن يبلغ 600 …

DUBAI: Dubai Gold Souk Extension, Dubai’s ultimate destination for exquisite gold and fine jewellery, is set to host an extraordinary activation on 7th and 8th December 2024, featuring the world’s largest gold bar, a Guinness World Record-breaking achievement weighing over 300 kilograms. This unprecedented milestone by Essa Al Falasi’s Emirates Minting Factory underscores Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for …

Web Desk ASTANA: The United Nations has ranked the Republic of Kazakhstan as the 24th country in terms of e-governance and 8th in the world in terms of online services, and almost 95% of government services are now provided online through mobile applications, while ICT exports increased 15-fold, reaching $545 million in 2024, after being about $30 million in 2019, aiming to …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim DUBAI: Prominent businessman Mr. Asif Majeed Panawala hosted a grand mehendi as a part of wedding celebration of his daughter Amna Asif. Event took place at one of the most spacious venue available i.e. Arkadians, which is famous for hosting grand scale events. Mr. Asif Majeed Panawala, who owns and runs Al-Jadeed Properties, Al-jadeed builders & …

Web Desk KARACHI: Engro Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (“Jazz”) and its parent company VEON Group, marking a significant step forward in expanding Pakistan’s digital connectivity. This initiative aims to drive affordable, widespread access to telecommunication services, supporting national efforts to bridge the digital divide. Through a scheme of arrangement, Jazz’s telecom …

Web Desk DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines, a pioneer in Japanese aviation, to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers. This follows the announcement earlier this year that Japan Airlines started daily passenger flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Hamad International …

News Desk FORT WORTH/NEW YORK: American Airlines and Citi today announced the extension of their more than 37-year co-branded partnership for the next decade, taking the relationship to new heights, with Citi becoming the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S. in 2026. Working more closely together, Citi and American can create significant value for both …

News Desk DUBAI: haifin, an e& enterprise company (part of e& ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Vodacom Business, a unit of Vodacom South Africa to  transform South Africa’s banking industry, marking a significant stride towards digital transformation and a more resilient banking ecosystem. haifin, formerly known as UAE Trade Connect, gained recognition for its unique value …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced several updates at the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum that advance its position as the region’s leading sustainability finance hub. Building on the outcomes of COP29, the legacy of COP28 with its landmark UAE …