DUBAI: Being an immigrant means many different things to many different people. As Toronto-based Syrian/Lebanese duo Kazdoura explore in their new single, ‘Khayal,’ one key issue is the often difficult ‘shadow existence’ of immigrants. The phrase ‘shadow existence’ describes the haunting and intense memories of war, displacement, and longing for a home left far behind, contrasted with an uncertain civic …

News Desk DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence has received the first of two additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft at Al Ain Air Base, Abu Dhabi, from Airbus facilities in Getafe, Spain. In 2021, the UAE ordered two additional A330 MRTTs, as well as an upgrade of the country’s A330 MRTT …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Diriyah Company has been simultaneously awarded two prestigious Mostadam (Ajwad) certifications for sustainability by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in alignment with the Kingdom’s Quality of Life Program, and a central aspect of Vision 2030. The dynamic mixed-use developer was recognized for the Northern Diriyah Area and the Ritz-Carlton Residences development projects respectively. The announcement …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airports, exploring opportunities to bring 5G Private Network connectivity to optimise airport operations. The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G could be implemented in the future becoming the first  private 5G deployment in an airport in the region. The …

IRVINE, Calif. — November 13, 2024 — Alteryx, Inc., a leader in automated and AI analytics, today announced its Fall 2024 release for the Alteryx platform. The latest update supports hybrid architectures and meets customers where they are—whether in the cloud or on premises. Alteryx’s Fall 2024 release provides business analysts with a seamless analytics experience that scales data-driven insights …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As part of its commitment to the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ initiative and in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, DAMAC has committed USD 10 million to Dubai Cares, a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC), to bolster its emergency response and support displaced families …

News Desk DUBAI: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced new AI features to its platform, enabling developers to effortlessly build conversational apps for structured and unstructured data with high accuracy, efficiently batch inference of large language models (LLM) for natural language processing (NLP) pipelines, and train custom models with GPU-powered containers — all with built-in governance, access controls, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, following its journey from the airline’s hub in Dubai. As the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the airline transported the coveted trophy in …

Web Desk KARACHI: K-Electric’s 560 MW Bin Qasim Power Station II (BQPS-II) was recognized for 2 awards at the global stage at the Asian Power Awards 2024. The privatized utility secured accolades in two categories: Gas Power Project of the Year – Pakistan, and Power Plant Upgrade of the Year – Pakistan. The infrastructure upgrades in the project enhance the …

By Razzak Pardesi KARACHI: The Institute of Holistic Rehabilitation (IHRI), in collaboration with Halaar Memon Jamaat and Ahsas e Insaniyat, has announced the establishment of a new, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Centre for children with special needs in Ranchor Lane. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive support, including physical therapy, mental health services, and skill development programs tailored to enhance the quality …