News Desk DUBAI: Digital Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft UAE, a subsidiary wholly-owned by Microsoft Corporation. The MoU is aimed at enhancing collaboration in technological innovations and ensuring their effective and impactful application. This collaboration is designed to ensure institutional integration among government entities, the UAE citizens and residents of Dubai. Signing ceremony took place on …

News Desk SHARJAH: Menassah Distribution Company, a leading electronic book distribution company in the UAE, is participating in both the Amman International Book Fair 2024 and the inaugural Fujairah Children’s Book Fair this October, expanding opportunities for Emirati publishers to engage with diverse audiences locally and internationally. As part of its mission to support Emirati and Arab writers and publishers …

DUBAI: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a new project aimed at revolutionizing the retail experience for Union Coop through innovative energy management and smart cart retail solutions. This transformation was officially launched and showcased at GITEX 2024, where du is exhibiting under the theme “Global collaboration to forge the future AI economy.” The project encompasses …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Economy has today announced that three companies specialized in clean energy technology from China and the United States have joined the NextGenFDI program, underlining the status of the UAE as a platform for pioneering enterprises and ideas. The companies, which specialize in innovative storage and generation solutions, will contribute to advancing the …

Web Desk DUBAI: e& UAE today announced the launch of its groundbreaking team of human-digital advisors at GITEX, each with a unique personality representing different nationalities living in the UAE. This marks a significant milestone in the region’s telecommunications industry. This innovative customer service initiative positions e& as the first UAE-based telco to introduce personal digital human advisors, providing a new level of personalised …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, have launched the first phase of the unified ‘Dubai Sky Map,’ a crucial tool to enhance the mechanism for supervising the activities of the civil aviation sector in …

News Desk DOHA, QATAR: In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fairmont Doha proudly hosted an intimate gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting dialogue around breast cancer. The event, in collaboration with the Qatar Cancer Foundation, took place on October 10th at 5pm at Dôme Lounge, Fairmont Doha’s iconic lobby café. This exclusive event hosted local guests and bring together key …

News Desk DUBAI: Select Group announced a significant transition in its leadership structure as Founder Rahail Aslam steps away from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to assume the position of Chairman. Israr Liaqat has been appointed as the new Group CEO, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing the company’s strategic vision and long-term …

   Sep-23  Sep-24  2023 YTD  2024 YTD  Passengers  1.2 million  1.6 million  10.1 million  13.6 million  Passenger load factor   87%  88%  86%  87%  Operating fleet size  79  95      Passenger destinations  68  76   ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for September 2024, showcasing another strong performance as the …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) will host the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai from 15-17 October. The meeting will welcome government officials, experts and futurists from the public, private and academic sectors, as well as from international organizations and community institutions from 80 countries. More …