Web Desk ABU DHABI: Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) joined the official UAE delegation on a high-level visit to the Republic of Lebanon, aimed at strengthening economic ties and advancing strategic partnerships. The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with President Joseph Aoun in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has officially inaugurated its latest project, ‘Al Khawaneej Mall’, located in Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai. Spread over approx. 70,000 sq. ft., the new mall features a hypermarket, a diverse range of retail and service outlets, and ample outdoor parking spaces. This opening marks a strategic step in the cooperative’s ongoing expansion plan to serve …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Yango Group, the global tech company, has launched the Yango Points program in Abu Dhabi, a loyalty program designed to reward users for cashless ride payments made through the Yango app. Introduced as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to deliver greater everyday value, the program allows users to earn loyalty points that can be redeemed …

KARACHI: Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), the national-level representative body of freelancers, and Innovista, a National Initiative of SIFC for collaborative workspaces and innovative platforms, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating transformative opportunities, including capacity building and business collaboration more than 50,000 freelancers every year across Pakistan. This landmark collaboration is set to reshape the freelance ecosystem through capacity …

أعلنت “بن غاطي ” القابضة المحدودة (“بن غاطي” أو “الشركة القابضة”)، الشركة الرائدة في تطوير العقارات الفاخرة في دولة الإمارات ومقرها دبي، عن استحواذها على قطعة أرض تملّك حر بمساحة بناء إجمالية تتجاوز 8 ملايين قدم مربعة وبقيمة تطويرية إجمالية متوقعة تفوق الـ 25 مليار درهم. ومن المقرر أن تُخصص هذه الأرض لبناء وتشييد أول مجتمع سكني متكامل بمخطط عمراني …

TOULOUSE: Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, leased from global lessor Avolon. This marks a key milestone in the airline’s comprehensive fleet renewal programme, which will see a total of 20 A320neo Family aircraft join its fleet over the coming years. Royal Jordanian’s first A320neo is configured with a 180 seat all-economy layout, designed for customer comfort and efficient …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust …

Web Desk MILAN/ROME, Italy: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its inflight retail partnership with easyJet to include Milan Linate (LIN) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airports in Italy. Under the new agreement, dnata’s specialist teams will deliver last-mile logistics, packing and uplifting easyJet’s range of onboard retail products -including food and beverage items- alongside around …

News Desk DUBAI: Qashio, the Dubai-headquartered B2B spend management platform with operations and clients in 22 countries, including the UAE, Europe, the UK, and soon Saudi Arabia, has raised $19.8 million in its latest funding round. The capital will support further geographic expansion and scale what is already the largest B2B fintech loyalty program in the MENA region. Despite achieving …

AJMAN: As part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the efficiency of government operations, the Department of Finance in Ajman has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ajman Bank. This collaboration aims to strengthen digital financial integration, reduce bureaucracy, and improve the effectiveness of financial operations while delivering high-quality financial services. This agreement comes within the …