News Desk DUBAI: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS to accelerate secure cloud adoption and digital transformation across the Middle East (the “Collaboration”). The Collaboration will leverage IBM Consulting’s deep industry expertise, AI and hybrid cloud technology leadership, alongside the cloud capabilities of AWS, to accelerate digital transformation. The demand for cloud services is rapidly …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC),have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to transform the event catering and hospitality …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for artificial intelligence is now entering the classroom. EDNAS, a UAE-based education technology company, is launching the country’s first fully resourced AI literacy curriculum for schools. Covering Key Stage 1–3 (Years 1–9), the programme gives schools everything they need to start teaching AI right away, with complete lesson …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports, the operator of the busiest international airport, has enlisted Paralympian Jessica Smith, disability rights expert Fatma Al Jassim, and the advocacy foundation, Team AngelWolf as strategic advisors. This move is a major step toward making Dubai International (DXB) the world’s most accessible and inclusive airport. The new advisors will leverage their expertise and advocacy …

DUBAI: Yango Tech, the unified ecosystem delivering advanced B2B technology solutions to local businesses, has been named Best Tech Solution Provider at the Entrepreneur Tech Innovation Awards 2025, which brought together leading figures from across the MENA region’s innovation and technology ecosystem. Yango Tech serves as a one-stop shop for AI-powered B2B solutions, enabling businesses to streamline operations, cut costs, …

MONTRIAL: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways today celebrated its inaugural flight to Peshawar (PEW), expanding its network in Pakistan and providing convenient access for travellers from Pakistan to the UAE, GCC and across Etihad’s wider network. The new direct service connects Abu Dhabi to Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a city renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, …

News Desk KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April …

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has unveiled its redesigned website. It is now an end-to-end digital acquisition platform built to simplify the customer journey from product discovery to onboarding. The website reduces decision-making time with structured comparisons and eligibility cues, gives users greater control through self-serve tools and application tracking, and serves as a single hub …

ISLAMABAD: Novo Nordisk Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its commitment to shaping the future of healthcare in Pakistan by leading a delegation of key stakeholders to Copenhagen, Denmark. The delegation included representatives from government bodies, healthcare associations, and policy decision-making forums. The Knowledge Exchange initiative was a pioneering effort, reflecting Novo Nordisk’s commitment to working alongside healthcare professionals to …