DUBAI: The winners of First Chapter, the ELF Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship for 2024 were announced tonight at the Gala Opening ceremony of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The prestigious mentorship programme puts the writing stars of tomorrow onto the path to getting internationally published. The ten winners, selected from almost 100 applicants writing in Arabic and English, each receive …

ABU DHABI: Viewers across MENA can look forward to a wave of high-quality entertainment as evision, the UAE’s leading media and entertainment streaming service, and Disney Star, India’s leading media and entertainment company, announced today a strategic partnership. This partnership redefines the entertainment landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), offering viewers access to unparalleled content library while …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed a new airline to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Terminal A, connecting the emirate with the Chinese city of Haikou, capital city of the province of Hainan. Starting on the 30th of January, Hainan Airlines will operate two weekly flights between Haikou and Abu Dhabi, increasing transport and trade links for both passengers …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and Air Serbia have entered into a strategic bilateral codeshare, aimed at enhancing connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations. Under this partnership, Etihad’s customers gain convenient access to 12 Southeast European destinations through Air Serbia’s Belgrade hub, with nine destinations being new to Etihad’s extended network. The codeshare arrangement simplifies the …

YOUAE Mortgages, a rapidly growing mortgage advisory firm in the region, is introducing UAE’s first Mortgage AI Avatar. With a client-centric approach, the firm envisions to offer a comprehensive and personalized mortgage experience. With the aim of revolutionizing the way individuals receive mortgage updates, the AI avatar will provide valuable insights, streamlined processes, and prompt assistance to clients. Mr. Mortgage …

DUBAI: Sukoon Insurance has emerged once again as the UAE’s insurer of choice by winning the ‘UAE Insurer’ award at the prestigious MENA Insurance Review 2024 Awards ceremony held at Shangri-La, Dubai. Among other considerations, Sukoon was recognised for investing heavily in innovative, value-driven solution, single-mind focus on service excellence, and delivering the peace of mind it promises at every …

DUBAI: Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE and President of DIFC – hosted on Tuesday the DFS Dialogues roundtable bringing together key stakeholders from both …

DUBAI: The United States hit the ground running at Arab Health 2024 yesterday with some 230 exhibitors looking to build on the nation’s well-established footprint in the booming health and medical markets of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Driven by growing populations, demographic shifts, and a corresponding rise in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression, …

DUBAI/KARACHI: An event for the launch of FPT Industrial Engines was organized by Power Zone in Karachi under the patronage of the Consulate of Italy in Karachi. The chief guest for the event was H.E. Mr. Danilo Giurdanella, Consul General of Italy and Mr. Salvatore Parano, Italian Trade Commissioner in Pakistan was the guest of honor for the event. Italy …

DALLAS, Texas: American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse were delighted to partner again for the 17th annual Seats for Soldiers, a day full of unforgettable experiences to honor our nation’s heroes. More than 100 service members — wounded, ill and injured service members from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio and soldiers from the Texas …