Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched three business groups for the gold sector. The Gold Manufacturers, Gold Bullion & Refinery Group as well as the Gold Designers Business Groups will serve as a platform for members to advocate for policy changes beneficial to Dubai’s gold industry and drive the competitiveness of …

Samsung Gulf Electronics and etisalat by e& today announced its latest agreement on the expansion of their existing partnership to collaborate on extending beyond smart devices to encompass digital experiences and cutting-edge solutions, with a strong emphasis on improving the overall customer experience. Masood M Sharif Mahmood, CEO, etisalat by e& UAE, and Doohee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics signed an agreement …

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture in the State of Qatar, Qatar Airways brings national flavours to passengers onboard its flights and at its award-winning lounges. Chef Aisha Al Tamimi, a leading culinary artist who received multiple accolades for her outstanding traditional dishes, has worked with the airline to develop a menu refresh. Taking inspiration from the local culture …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The World Economic Forum has announced the induction of the newest members of its Young Global Leaders class of 2023. This year’s cohort of members are from various sectors including political leaders, innovative entrepreneurs and passionate activists. The chairman of Martin Dow Group Mr. Ali Akhai is also selected as one of the Young Global Leaders …

Pakistan: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fieldfisher Capital LLP (FFC) – a multi-disciplinary advisory service, under which both parties will collaborate to provide Shariah advisory services to international clients including, but not limited, to Europe and the Middle East. The signing ceremony took place at Meezan House, Karachi and the MoU was …

Superior Essex Communications, a leading manufacturer of communications cables in North America, will showcase solutions for smart building technologies at  CABLEXX 2023, 15-16 March, at Dusit Thani LakeView, in Cairo. This is the second year the cable manufacturer has attended the show. This year, it will be at Booth E4. As a manufacturer at the forefront of innovation, Superior Essex …

Dubai-based retailer ‘Union Coop’ stressed the importance of ‘Emiratization’ in the private sector as the Human Resources & Emiratization Department Director, Mr. Ahmad Salem Bin Kenaid Al Falasi revealed that the percentage of Emiratis working in the cooperative until the end of 2022 reached 38%. This highlights the cooperative’s plans and strategies to increase the Emiratization percentage annually in response …

Careem, the leading ride-hailing service in Pakistan, announces to remove ‘peak charge’ on its bikes and rickshaws categories across Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. The initiative is taken in light of the recent economic situation in Pakistan where inflation and global fuel prices are at an all-time high. Peak charge is an AI automated element in the pricing system, which is usually applied …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Andrew Buckingham has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager for Coca-Cola Middle East region. Bringing more than 23 years of international experience working within Coca-Cola to his new role, Buckingham will continue the company’s goal of strengthening and growing its Middle East business which comprises 13 markets. By driving the next chapter in its growth …

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development is organizing a folkloric dance show titled “Echoes of Armenia” on the 16th of March in collaboration with the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, which constitutes a prominent event of Ajman’s cultural scene. The “Echoes of Armenia” dance show is a free entry event taking place at the Ajman Culture Center, and …