News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced an exclusive, multi-year strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. The new partnership with Visa will strengthen collaboration between Emirates Skywards and co-brand issuer partners across the GCC; enable the loyalty programme to work more closely with its partners on personalization and …

RIYADH: REDTAG, the Middle East’s favourite value-fashion and homeware brand, has launched its annual Ramadan fashion collection. Drawing upon its extensive experience and expertise in “glocal” offerings — an interpretation of global trends through the lens of local sensibilities — REDTAG has launched modest yet glamorous festive apparel that can seamlessly alternate between prayerful days and celebratory Iftar evenings.  “As …

Union Coop recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hatta Traders Council to bolster entrepreneurial ventures and foster commercial and investment endeavors in the Hatta region at Hatta Farming Festival, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, taking place until 27 February. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainable business practices and support local farmers, aligning with Union Coop’s commitment to corporate …

News Desk DUBAI: The National Association for Freight and Logistics (NAFL) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) revealed the key topics and programme of the FIATA-RAME (Region Africa Middle East) Field Meeting & Conference, happening on 5th & 6th March 2024, at the press conference held today at the Taj Exotica Resort, Dubai. The event will be hosted …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The highly anticipated 2024 Dubai International Boat Show, the region’s largest and most established marine lifestyle show, is embarking on its historic 30th edition at the Dubai Harbour, planning to bring together the entire maritime community from enthusiasts to experts and everyone in between. Taking place from 28th February – 3rd March, the nautical show is …

DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s KPJ Healthcare Berhad and world-renowned United States medical academic centre, Mayo Clinic, sign a strategic alliance forged and set to spur the country’s medical tourism sector to greater heights. Present were Johor Corp Bhd president and chief executive officer Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, Mayo Clinic international practice and Asia-Pacific executive medical director Dr Stacey Rizza and KPJ Healthcare chairman …

News Desk DUBAI: The leading Dubai real estate developer Binghatti, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its inaugural USD 300 million 3-year Sukuk issuance. Priced competitively at 9.625%, the Sukuk experienced a tightening of approximately 30 basis points, demonstrating strong investor demand and confidence. This transaction garnered widespread demand from both regional and international investors, with …

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, is pleased to announce  a launch of a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from 31st of May 2024. This new route marks yet another milestone in the airline’s extensive network expansion endeavor, connecting more African countries and providing travelers with convenient and efficient travel …

LAHORE: The day long Symposium organized by ADA (Architecture Design Art)—a Karachi-based international publishing house, as their DSR (Designer Social Responsibility) campaign. ADA is a multidisciplinary platform that unites the industry’s leading minds in sharing stories of intervention for a socially unified better world. Discussions and debates in the day-long symposium will revolve around the destiny of architecture, urban planning and …

Systems Limited, Pakistan’s premier IT services provider bagged 3 recognitions in the platinum category, namely Top IT & ITeS Exporters of 2024, Top IT Consultancy Services Providers, and Top BPO Services at the IT & ITES Export Awards 2024 organized by PSEB. This achievement showcases the company’s commitment and exceptional efforts, emphasizing their dedication to excellence and advancing Pakistan’s IT …