By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company, powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, reiterated its commitment towards expanding its footprint across the Smartphone and Smart Device ecosystem in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. MediaTek is also looking at accelerating its collaboration with OEMs and telecom operators across the MEA region to increase …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has affirmed that diverse offers and grand discounts observed in the retail sector, stores, and shopping centers in Dubai have led to increased consumer turnout. This is particularly evident in light of the competitive promotions launched by all outlets since the beginning of October. In its current reports, Union Coop stated that the month of …

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker tells CNN that while he “very much cares about sustainability,” there is not enough will in the airline industry to reach net zero by 2050. “I genuinely believe that will be very difficult to achieve,” he told CNN’s Becky Anderson in Doha. The pair discussed the airline’s plans to try to get to net-zero, the challenges facing the …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its third-quarter 2023 financial results conference call with financial analysts and journalists on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 a.m. CT. The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will be available on the website through …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a strong advocate of Open Science practices as part of its wider commitment to sustainability and the SDGs, and continuously promotes the accessibility and dissemination of scientific knowledge.  With COP28 approaching, the UAE has a prominent role in nurturing global cooperation for a greener, more sustainable future, showcasing its ability to drive and build …

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has inaugurated the “Japan Travel House” in Qatar, a pioneering initiative designed to serve as a dedicated contact point and information hub for travel to Japan. This strategic move aims to kindle interest in visiting Japan and encourage travel from the GCC countries, with a particular focus on Qatar. The official launching event took …

Pakistan Theatre Festival continues in Karachi with all swing, the twenty-seventh day of Pakistan Theatre Festival started with the workshop “Role of actors body and physical strength and how to use it in physical performance” by director of Iranian Theatre group “Petvazh”. Iranian director Ahmad Nadafi explained the basics of physical movement and stretching to the participants and shed light …

DUBAI: Yango, an international tech company, is gearing up to participate in one of the largest annual technology events globally, GITEX 2023. Being committed to leveraging the power of technology to improve the lives of the customers, Yango will present a brand new service and insights tailored to the MENA region’s evolving demands. Ride-hailing solutions and global expansion In the …

DUBAI: The ‘Wajadto Nafsi’ initiative, part of the Labor Taqdeer Award under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Executive Council, has launched its own YouTube platform to document inspiring success stories of workers who began their professional lives in the UAE in simple positions and …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: In a significant move that promises to strengthen a mutually beneficial technology collaboration, Saudi-based “ACTCO” has entered into a strategic partnership with Premier Cables (Pvt) Ltd., a leading optic fiber manufacturer from Pakistan. This collaboration aims to introduce high-tech optic fiber solutions to the market and underscore a shared vision of both entities to …