Metro Brazil, a leading retail and eCommerce company for Brazilian shapewear products in the Middle East, witnessed a remarkable growth in 2023 fuelled by a 210 per cent increase in sales and a 161 per cent rise in the number of orders from GCC countries. The expectational growth is attributed to the company’s strategic collaborations, integration of advanced technologies and …

In a significant move to boost the UAE’s startup ecosystem, iAccel Gulf Business Incubator (iAccel GBI) has officially entered into a partnership with the National Incubator Network (NIN), established by Sandooq Al Watan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the NIN Employment Open Day in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the shared commitment to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs and driving national economic diversification. …

Emirates has taken the final step in the restoration of its Australia capacity announcing its return to Adelaide. A daily service will relaunch between the South Australia capital and the airline’s Dubai hub on 28 October 2024. The reinstated service will facilitate the growing travel demand to and from South Australia and allow passengers to travel conveniently between more than …

The Food Industry Professionals Get Together, hosted by the National Alliance for Safe Food (NAFS), took place at BBQ Tonight Lahore on January 31, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and innovation within the food industry landscape, drawing appreciation from all stakeholders for NAFS’ pivotal role. The National Alliance for Safe Food (NAFS) is a leading …

ROME: SACE, Italy’s Export Credit Agency, is pleased to announce a new “Push Strategy” financing in support of the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia (MoF) represented by the Saudi National Debt Management Center (NDMC).  The transaction aims at providing 80% coverage for a loan of EUR 1 billion made available by a pool of international banks. The international financial …

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, Garuda Indonesia, announces the commencement of its daily direct flight between Jakarta (CGK) and Doha (DOH) effective from 4 April 2024, with ticket sales starting on 6 February 2024. The new daily direct flight will be operated with state-of-the-art Boeing B777-300 aircraft in a dual-class configuration, featuring 26 high-end seats in Business Class and …

News Desk DUBAI: At the forefront of culinary indulgence, Burgundy Lounge opens at the heart of Dubai Healthcare City. A distinguished sanctuary, Burgundy Lounge draws inspiration from the sumptuous flavors, vivid colours, intricate complexities, and captivating mysteries of Burgundy wines. This sophisticated haven is meticulously crafted to cater to the refined tastes of discerning enthusiasts. The lounge stands out as …

News Desk DUBAI: The much-anticipated EcoLearn Summit 2024, a unique convergence of wealth, wellness, wisdom, and worth, is all set to open its doors to the public on March 23, 2024 at the Grand Millenium Business Bay Hotel, Marasi Drive in Dubai, the leading event in the region, aims to shed light on crucial topics that impact the business and economic landscape …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI/RIYADH: TraiCon Events is organizing Saudi Arabia’s premier fintech event titled as “Fintech Revolution Summit” scheduled on 29th & 30th April 2024 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A Leading Financial Hub of MENA. This summit aims to bring together 500+ BFSI experts & fintech leaders to discuss and deliberate the trends around financial technology and investment opportunities …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The UAE encourages organisations to be more supportive towards working parents, making it the central focus of the government’s programmes and strategies. In line with this strategy – Tappy Toes Nursery, an early childhood education provider, has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Parent-Friendly Plus Label for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for working parents …