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 …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is meeting customer demand by adding more flights to key destinations across the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. The latest increase means the airline now offers almost 27% per cent more weekly departures than last summer. The airline is increasing flights to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Swank Development, a team hailing from Portugal, brings together a wealth of experience from various sectors which include construction, design, and furniture. Their Dubai debut was unveiled during yesterday’s event at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam Hotel, with the first project underway in Mohammed bin Rashid City – Meydan, supported by an investment portfolio exceeding 300 million …

DUBAI: Toluna, a leading consumer insights, technology, panel, and market research consultancy provider, undertook an extensive study on consumer preferences and attitudes towards product packaging. The report pinpoints what is shaping UAE consumers’ decision-making process when it comes to shopping for packaged goods. https://bit.ly/3Hu5GO8 The study, done in collaboration with MetrixLab, Toluna’s sister company, shows a prevailing inclination towards frugality, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Dubai branch of BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, is marking its presence at the region’s key healthcare events, Arab Health (29 Jan – 1 Feb) and Medlab Middle East (5 – 8 Feb) this year. During the two events the company will showcase its latest innovations as part …

News Desk DUBAI: Under the esteemed patronage of the Head of UAE’s Cyber Security Council H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, along with Abu Dhabi Police, and the UAE Banks Federation, the G[P]RC Summit, concluded today in Dubai. The specialised event is the world’s largest and foremost gathering on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) seamlessly integrated with performance and strategy. The …

DUBAI: United Arab Bank (UAB), a leading financial solutions provider to individual and corporate clients in the UAE, has announced it will embark on a digital transformation powered by global technology company SAP SE, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) securely hosting the data. The adoption of RISE with SAP and deployment of various SAP solutions, led by UAB’s Chief Information Officer, Ayman …

RIYADH: In a landmark development for Asia to Saudi Arabia cross border business and innovation, MSA Capital via its emerging markets investment arm MSA Novo and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster economic cooperation and foster innovation in key sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership, formalised by …