By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was named as one of the 100 Images RetailME Icons of Retail at an exclusive celebration and awards gala held on 14th June at the Address Dubai Marina. Organised by Images RetailME, a retail intelligence media brand in the Middle East, the Icons of Retail Awards …

RIYADH, KSA: To thrive in the face of challenges such as supply chain constraints, critical skills shortages, and slowing global economic growth, regional businesses will need to adopt cloud platforms that enable them to leverage AI, data and automation solutions, according to experts speaking this week at the Riyadh SAP Business Transformation Tour, organized by global technology company SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) …

DUBAI: Emirates has announced commercial management rotations across its outstations in West Asia, Central Asia, Indian Ocean, and East Asia. The organisational moves are aligned with the airline’s strategy to place UAE talent in commercial roles and strengthen the airline’s presence in key markets across its network. Emirates’ commercial team members assuming new roles, effective from 1 August, include: Chandana …

News Desk DUBAI: Keolis MHI, a leading transportation company and the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, proudly participated in the annual blood donation drive organized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to commemorate World Blood Donors Day. This initiative reflects Keolis MHI’s dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its alignment with the vision of establishing the United Arab …

News Desk ABU DHABI: etisalat by e& today announced the launch of Apps 360, a new product designed to enable small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to build a customised bespoke mobile application. The app-building solution is offered in partnership with Builder.ai®, an easy and accessible AI powered next generation software development platform enabling every individual and business to turn their ideas into software. Using cutting-edge …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is increasing its flight frequency between Abu Dhabi and Rome from seven to 11 times per week. The four extra services will commence on 4 November 2023, providing business and leisure travellers with better access and convenience through double-daily connections between the Italian and UAE capitals on Mondays, …

DUBAI: Emaar Properties celebrated the launch of The Oasis by Emaar, its latest waterfront luxury lifestyle destination, with a gala event held last night at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai. The exclusive VIP event was attended by Emaar Properties customers and top properties agents. The evening’s highlight was the presence of the event’s guest of honour, international superstar Shahrukh Khan, …

News Desk: The Crafter’s Guild had the honor of hosting respectable His Excellency Herman Hardynata bin Ahmed, Consul General of Malaysia and His Excellency Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, Consul General Republic of Indonesia for a breakfast with delegates from the local craft community in Karachi. The breakfast meeting was fruitful with discussion on support for the local handicrafts sector and rise …

FORT WORTH, Texas: Travelers looking to escape the cold this winter will have more choices as American Airlines announces its winter 2023 schedule for the Caribbean and Latin America. With two new routes and expanded frequencies on 21 routes, American will solidify its position as the leading carrier flying nonstop between the United States and Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin …

News Desk DUBAI: This is expected to be a pivotal year for the advanced aerial mobility (AAM) market, as disruptive methods of aerial transportation are fast becoming the future of aviation. With the global market expected to be valued at $16.81 billion in 2025, and reach $110.02 billion in 2035, registering a CAGR of 21.7%[1], the rapid growth is seeing …