News Desk ABU DHABI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has appointed Paris-based landscape architecture and urban planning practice Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP) as landscape consultant for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron. This brings one of Europe’s most respected landscape studios to Abu Dhabi and marks …

Web Desk DUBAI: Shaffra, an AI research and applications company building autonomous AI teams for enterprises and governments, has announced the deployment of fully autonomous AI teams at national and enterprise scale across the Gulf, marking one of the region’s most significant operational AI rollouts to date. The teams are now supporting government and enterprise organisations across Saudi Arabia, Oman, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai has announced the launch of two new leadership development programmes designed to accelerate internal talent growth, strengthen leadership capability and further embed a high-performance, values-driven work culture across the organisation. The initiatives include an Executive Leadership Programme for senior leaders and a Management Training Programme for mid-level managers, both nine-month blended learning journeys focused on …

News Desk ABU DHABI: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the “Machines Can Think 2026” summit, the UAE’s flagship artificial intelligence adoption event, held from 26 to 27 January 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The summit was co-organised and co-hosted by Polynome Group and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel proudly welcomed its newest team members with a dynamic and engaging orientation programme designed to immerse fresh talent into the renowned Marriott culture of excellence. The exclusive session featured warm introductions, interactive engagements with all Heads of Departments, and a comprehensive overview of the hotel’s values, service standards, and commitment to delivering memorable …

Dubai: Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) convened the Multaqa ISR Officers, bringing together Information Security Regulation (ISR) Officers from across Dubai government and semi-government entities. The forum served as a strategic platform to align cybersecurity leaders on Dubai’s evolving cyber security landscape, with a focus on regulatory advancements, emerging technologies, and the continued professionalisation of the ISR ecosystem. On the …

Web Desk KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) and Mega Motor Company (MMC), partners of BYD in Pakistan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of a dedicated 5MW power connection, scalable up to 7.5MW, to support BYD-MMC’s manufacturing operations in Pakistan as the facility prepares to go live in 2026. Under the agreement, BYD-MMC will develop and fund a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully hosted its 1st Panel Discussion of 2026, titled “Scaling Renewables: Clean Energy Integration and Grid Stability,” bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and youth to examine the challenges and opportunities of transitioning towards resilient, renewable-based power systems. In her opening address, Dr. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Emirates Environmental …

Tournament Fixtures for ten teams announced with a spectacular live draw as launch video is projected on Emaar’s iconic Burj Khalifa By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The much-anticipated live draw of the Emaar Polo Cup was held in downtown Dubai, officially signalling the start of the tournament’s 7th edition, which will run from February 3rd to February 15th, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) concluded a mission to Karachi, reaffirming b with Pakistan as a strategic Asian palm oil market and underscoring Asia’s growing influence on global demand, market stability, and food security. The delegation met government, industry, and diplomatic stakeholders to discuss market dynamics, supply-chain resilience, and global edible oil trends, …