Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited (“CLVL”) and foodpanda Pakistan signed an MoU under which CLVL will facilitate foodpanda riders in acquiring motorcycles on an affordable basis to operate on the platform. The partnership extends across the country, offering foodpanda riders the necessary means to participate in the growing e-commerce sector, creating sustainable economic opportunities and driving financial inclusion. The program …

After the success of their first studio album, ‘Khwaab,’ Kashmir the band has announced the release of its much-awaited second album, ‘Zindagi,’ as the band dropped the first track from it, ‘Chal Hutt.’ Fresh off the release of their single ‘Ayi Bahar’ late last year, Kashmir unveiled their first taste of the new album with Chat Hutt. This upbeat and …

Dubai Municipality’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Centre,the official source for providing and updating maps, plans and geographic information for the Emirate of Dubai, has initiated the project of designing highly precise digital maps for autonomous vehicles. This step comes in line with the ambitions and visions of the smart Dubai government to promote digital transformation of public utilities and make Dubai …

The first-ever Generation Connect Global Youth Summit opened its doors at Kigali’s Intare Conference Arena to more than 500 young people aged 15-29 from around the world to discuss a wide-ranging ‘tech for development’ agenda ahead of a landmark digital development conference. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with host country Rwanda, the three-day summit aims to drive meaningful youth engagement, …

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it would invest US$ 100 million in green operations in the next two years to further enhance environmental efficiency across its global network. The company’s ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment and process improvement will support it to achieve its strategic objectives and reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by …

e& enterprise, part of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), has entered into a strategic three-year alliance with DataRobot, a US-based leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform provider, to launch an Enterprise AI as a Service (AlaaS) offering to support government and private companies in their digital transformation journey. The Enterprise AI as a Service (AIaaS) is an end- to-end cloud …

The Cathay Pacific Group has released its comprehensive annual Sustainable Development Report that addresses its commitment and progress in the areas of environmental, social and governance, which are of great importance to its stakeholders, and towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Regional General Manager, South Asia Middle East and Africa (SAMEA), Rakesh Raicar said, “We continue to …

Investors from Russia and the 11 other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries now represent more than 20% of potential homebuyers in Dubai with the average ticket size ranging from AED 2.5 million for individuals and AED 25 million for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to Dubai-based property consultants Mira Estate. Tamara Getigezheva, CEO & Partner, Mira Estate, said: “The real estate investor pool in …

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, commenced thrice-weekly passenger service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo as of 01 June 2022. The new flight increases the frequency of Ethiopian Airlines’ flights to Washington DC to 10 from the existing seven weekly flights it operates via Dublin. The new flight is operated with B787-800 as per the below schedule. Flight number Frequency …

Malaysia has officially reopened its borders to international tourists starting 1st April 2022. Targeting to attract more than 2 million international tourists this year, Tourism Malaysia, the promotional board under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), will embark on a continuous effort to showcase the country’s unique blend of “Truly Asia” heritage to the Middle East and the …