ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of establishing a framework for investment cooperation in the digital infrastructure sector with a specific emphasis on data centres in Malaysia. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, …

ABU DHABI: The British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (BCCAD) has appointed Jonathan Bird, BAE Systems’ UAE Country Director, to lead its specialist defence sector cluster. He will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships and building collaboration between the UAE and UK defence industries. As a longstanding defence professional with 25 years’ industry experience, Jonathan leads BAE Systems’ strategic …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The inaugural Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Entrepreneurship Courses concluded with 12 AI-based startup business plans presented at an on-campus event in Masdar City, with 22 students walking away with the entrepreneurial skills, tools, and networks needed to commercialize their AI solutions in the UAE, and three startups being fast-tracked for financial grants from …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Provident, a leading name in the real estate industry, hosted its highly anticipated Annual Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Banyan Tree-Bluewaters Island on January 19, 2023. The event was attended by more than 250 employees, marking a momentous occasion where the exceptional accomplishments of various departments and outstanding real estate brokers were celebrated with great enthusiasm. …

DUBAI: Fresh from the trailblazing success of Fontana, the first traveling water circus in the Middle East, Hat Entertainment, in collaboration with Cirque Du Liban, is thrilled to announce the official opening of “PLUMA” at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall. Prepare to be enchanted and inspired as Hat Entertainment proudly presents “PLUMA,” an extraordinary show that promises to take …

As we look back on mass-consumerism in the 1920s, it’s impossible to ignore the significant contributions made by Herman Miller and Knoll. These pioneering entities in the realm of modern furniture charted unique paths through the changing tides of their growth years. Today, MillerKnoll carries their legacies forward after a landmark merger between industry leaders Herman Miller and Knoll. This …

Jubilee Life Insurance, the largest private sector insurance company in Pakistan, partnered with Pakistan Cricket Board as the Official Insurance Partner for HBL PSL Season 9. The announcement was made at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore, and was attended by Syed Usman Qaiser, Head of Marketing and Brand Management, Jubilee Life Insurance, Naila Bhatti League Commissioner HBL PSL, and Sohaib Sheikh, …

MESSINIA: Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, will begin its 2024 season this February, with more on offer for guests and villa owners than ever before. This year marks the first full season for the newest ultra-luxury resort Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino which joins W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort. 2024 also brings an ever-growing community …

ABU DHABI/KARACHI: Hub71-backed ABHI, an embedded finance platform founded in Pakistan, is advancing to its next growth stage by establishing its global HQ in Abu Dhabi with support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to grow its international operations. ABHI joined Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, in 2022 where the company flourished by tapping into an extensive network …

DUBAI: Zoho, a leading global technology company, today announced a revenue growth of 43% and 29% increase in partner network in the UAE in 2023. This growth has been marked by a significant upmarket shift, with an increasing number of mid-and-large enterprises shifting to Zoho’s comprehensive and value-driven solutions. Having long dominated the small and medium-sized business (SMB) landscape with …