By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/LONDON: Audit Adventures, founded by IT Consultant Maphi Bayolo, has launched a new DIFC-focused demo designed to help organisations operationalise AI governance and achieve audit-ready compliance. As AI adoption accelerates across financial services, consulting, and technology sectors, organisations operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) are under increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible and well-governed use of …

New research finds EMEA Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Surges, Procurement Pressures Intensify Globally DUBAI: Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28%, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a leading M&A and infrastructure procurement platform. The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the UAE’s flagship growth equity investor, has announced a landmark AED 45 million strategic minority investment in CarniStore, the nation’s leading premium protein business, bringing together sourcing expertise, proprietary production, and digital retail to elevate food standards across the UAE. This marks EGF’s first investment in the food sector, representing a definitive step …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced the second Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), taking place from 12-14 May 2026 at ICC Hall in ADNEC Centre. The emirate’s flagship conference and exhibition for infrastructure and urban development, ADIS 2026 returns with an expanded format reflecting growing global demand and a sharpened focus …

Web Desk DUBAI: Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation technology, is expanding its automated storage and retrieval portfolio for pallet solutions with AgileStore, a next generation roaming pallet shuttle (4-way shuttle). The system is designed to maximize storage density, optimize space, and enable flexible, fully automated material flows. With AgileStore, Swisslog completes its pallet ASRS portfolio. It strengthens …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Drive, the car rental service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has published its 2025 Mobility Report, an industry analysis exploring how AI is reshaping mobility across the UAE. Based on publicly available government and market data, the report examines shifting traveller behaviour, mobile-first discovery, and the operational role of AI in transport, …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has unveiled a newly designed cabin crew uniform which debuted across its four operational bases during Eid Al Fitr. Representing flyadeal’s continued evolution as a modern Saudi airline, combining style, inclusivity and practicality, the new-look reflects the airline’s youthful and vibrant identity – from flyadeal’s signature ‘equal sign’ logo subtly …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Zahid Hameed (Director, Sahil Welfare Association) meet with Mr. Jahangir Siddiqui (Founder & Chairman of JS Group) and Mr. Abdul Basit Siddiqui (Head of Wealth Management, JS Investments). During the meeting, various matters related to Sahil Welfare Association’s projects and operations were discussed. In conclusion, Mr. Zahid Hameed presented the Sahil Welfare Association shield as …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships as Syed Ali Hamdani, CEO of PTM, held a productive meeting with Syed Amir Ali, President & CEO of Meezan Bank Limited, to discuss the bank’s participation in the upcoming Pakistan Travel Mart 2026. The engagement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the growth of Pakistan’s …

$12,000,000 Group 1 Dubai World Cup (Sponsored by Emirates Airline) Alan Carasso When Dubai welcomed the world to old Nad Al Sheba Racetrack for the first time in 1996, ‘America’s Horse’ Cigar repelled what seemed an inevitable challenge from compatriot Soul of the Matter to help cement Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s goal of creating a worldwide spectacle in the Emirates. The eyes …