News Desk DUBAI: During the annual suhoor that it holds for its employees, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) organised a Ramadan gathering in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council; His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, …

OSN, the leading TV entertainment company for premium content in the region, has announced that Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah will be departing from the company’s board to assume her new role as the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America. Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah has been a valuable member of OSN’s board, serving as the Vice-Chairwoman since …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI: e& today announced the signing of a binding agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) and its subsidiary Careem to acquire a majority stake in Careem’s Super App spinout. Careem’s ride hailing business will remain fully owned by Uber and continue to be available with all other Careem services on the existing app for customers. e& is investing …

News DEesk DUBAI: Kappa Acca Real Estate LLC, a real estate development subsidiary of Khamas Group, has recently signed an agreement with Marriott International to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Business Bay to the country. Located in the Dubai Water Canal district, The Residences offer stunning views of the glittering Dubai skyline and are conveniently situated next to Downtown Dubai, Dubai …

Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has been awarded two prestigious international safety awards. The operator was granted a ‘Silver’ Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, UK (RoSPA) award, as well as the International Safety Award 2023 with ‘merit’ status by the British Safety Council. The two honours were granted in recognition …

News Desk DUBAI: Following the breakthrough expanded air transport agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, Emirates is stepping up its frequency with two additional flights per week between Dubai and Toronto. From 20 April, daily flights will operate on the busy route to serve huge demand for passenger services. The move comes as bilateral relations between the United …

News Desk DUBAI: Neo Noor, a next-level executive coaching company that provides bespoke one-to-one group, and corporate sessions for high-flyers has launched its range of services in the UAE. Founded by life coach and Master NLP certified trainer, Noona Nafousi, the company’s mission is to help busy executives reignite their passion, reconnect with themselves and reclaim who they are meant …

Alaan, a UAE-based corporate spend management fintech, has announced the integration of OpenAI’s advanced artificial intelligence technology onto its user platform to provide relevant insights on corporate spend and answer critical business questions in real-time. Backed by startup accelerator Y Combinator, Alaan is the only UAE-based startup to participate in their latest batch who were given early access to ChatGPT-4. …

Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has announced a strategic partnership with Network of Organizations Working For People With Disabilities Pakistan (NOWPDP), a non-profit organization to empower persons with disabilities by creating employment opportunities for them and promote financial inclusion in the banking sector. Under the partnership, Bank Alfalah will fund the running costs of the Centre of Excellence …

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has donated PKR 10 Million to the Akhuwat Foundation for reconstruction of schools to support children’s education. The donated amount will aid the Thatta and Thar region in the rebuilding of schools that were affected by the devastating floods and heavy monsoon rains in the Sindh region in 2022. The primary purpose …