By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Al-Futtaim Toyota’s legacy in the UAE has deep roots, so it comes as no surprise that their campaign for Emirati Women’s Day, created in collaboration with the Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) and Memac Ogilvy, celebrates the occasion with a groundbreaking idea that transforms the UAE’s female streets into living narratives. Named “Journey into Herstory,” the …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, today announced the successful completion of its US$ 60 million acquisition of GlassHouse, a leading Türkiye-based provider of managed cloud, business continuity and SAP Infrastructure services. The acquisition, originally announced in June this year, strengthens e& enterprise’s capabilities in private cloud and managed services, bolstering its overall value …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Emirates Environmental Group held its 4th panel discussion of 2024 on 27 August at the Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai under the title “Indeterminably Rising Buildings: Addressing the Widening Net Zero Emissions”. The discussion highlighted the role of the built environment on global emissions. The panellists discussed and brought in diverse perspectives on the topic including …

GENEVA: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released today an updated version of the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the global use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Entering into force on 1 January 2025, the 2024 e​dition of the ITU Radio Regulations is the result of a four-year process that culminated in four weeks of negotiations during the World Radiocommunication …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has signed an agreement with FPPL (Flow Petroleum Private Limited), a prominent oil marketing company headquartered in Lahore, to authorise the distribution of the UAE’s premier lubricants brand in Pakistan. This agreement marks a strategic step for ENOC in expanding its market share and reinforcing its global presence. …

The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Network for Clean Energy Transition (NCET) organized a consultative discussion on “Privatization of Pakistan’s power utility sector: Opportunities and the lessons learnt.” The event also showcased report launch on prospects of privatization of Pakistan’s power utility sector. Along with leading examples from across the world on privatization reforms, potential challenges, the report that …

By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: ParkPoint, a leading company in parking management and operations across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, has announced its participation in the Smart Cities Saudi Expo 2024. The event, scheduled from September 24 to 26 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), will be held under the theme “Empowering Cognitive Living in Saudi Arabia,” focusing on …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group is proud to celebrate the contributions of Emirati women, and the vital work they do to advance excellence across aviation and travel in the UAE. Watch the video that highlights the diverse careers of talented Emirati women across the Emirates Group. Emirati women are forging their career paths across a variety of business functions at the …

News Desk RIYADH: Swisslog, the global leader in innovative robotic, data-driven, and flexible automated solutions, will be at the Saudi Logistics Expo 2024, taking place from September 2-4. This premier event is Saudi Arabia’s largest platform dedicated to supply chain, warehousing, and logistics, bringing together over 11,000 industry professionals and showcasing the latest in innovative technologies and solutions. Swisslog will …

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in partnership with the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), hosted a pivotal dialogue on the future of undergraduate education. Held at IBA’s Main Campus, the event brought together esteemed scholars and educational leaders from renowned institutions including AKU, IBA, Habib University (HU), …