By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH, KSA: Marriott International proudly announces the launch of Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh King Abdulaziz Road, a new destination offering comfort and convenience in the vibrant heart of Riyadh. Located on King Abdulaziz Road, the hotel is ideally positioned near the Riyadh Metro station and King Salman Park, providing stunning views of the Riyadh skyline. With …

Web Desk RIYADH, KSA: Salesforce today announced plans to invest $500 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building on its commitment to innovation and economic growth in the region. The investment also aims to spur workforce development through AI skilling and expand Salesforce’s local partner ecosystem to support local businesses. The announcement, made today at LEAP 2025, follows the company’s Davos …

News Desk DUBAI: On Monday, 10th February, 2025, DXB Unheard launches as a new podcast and YouTube series that celebrates and uncovers the untold stories of Dubai. Hosted by renowned international broadcaster Kate Garraway, the series explores the hidden gems, personal triumphs and extraordinary experiences in Dubai. The first episode, titled ‘The Melting Pot,’ premieres today and is available on YouTube, Spotify, …

KARACHI: Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, released a whitepaper highlighting the advantages of digitizing SME payments — with over $121 billion worth of SME B2B activities primed for digital transformation. Umar S. Khan, Country Manager for Pakistan & Afghanistan, Visa, commented: “As a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, SMEs contribute 40% to the national GDP and are …

Web Desk LISBON, Portugal: The Accession Ceremony of His Highness Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will take place tomorrow, 11th February 2025, at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat at 11:00 AM. The event will be attended by members of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s family and leaders of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, officially inaugurated the 2nd Edition of the Japan-Kyoto Trade Exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The prestigious event features over 120 Japanese companies and brands, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a strategic hub for Japanese trade and investment in …

DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, is a Support Partner at the 12th World Governments Summit 2025, set to take place in Dubai from February 11 to 13, 2025 under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” This mega event which brings together over 6000 participants annually includes global leaders, international experts, and decision-makers. DTC is participating as a …

Web Desk DUBAI: As part of its commitment to operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management, Emirates has signed an agreement with Airbus for the implementation of its Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) advanced predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution and Core X3 analytics platform. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering and Laurent Negre, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Board of Directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in its meeting of February 7th, 2025, elected Dr. Zeelaf Munir as its new chairperson for a tenure of 18 months. Dr. Zeelaf previously served as the Vice Chairperson of PBC. She succeeds Shabbir Diwan, the CEO of Gatron (Industries) Limited. The board also elected Mr. …

News Desk DUBAI: GetProp – an innovative real estate marketplace powered by advanced technology and in-depth market expertise – has officially arrived to the UAE’s property sector. Headquartered in the heart of Dubai, the company aims to revolutionise how properties are bought, sold, and rented across the country. At the core of the platform is cutting-edge AI technology, making it easy and quick for …