News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is rolling out Skypad, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers. Elevating Customer Service to new heights: Developed in-house by Etihad’s Digital Transformation and Innovation team, Skypad represents a significant step forward in personalised, efficient air travel service. Cabin crew serving …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop, in collaboration with Sharjah Agriculture & Livestock Production EST. (Ektifa) has introduced new organic products, including Milk from Mleiha Dairy and ‘Saba Sanabel’ flour, to meet the growing demand. These products will be available at several branches across Dubai, aligning with Union Coop’s goals to provide fresh products to customers while supporting Ektifa’s strategy to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: e& UAE and Public Safety and Security (PSS), Airbus’ business unit dedicated to critical communications, announce a landmark partnership to deliver state-of-the-art communication solutions to the enterprise market. The formal MoU was signed during a ceremony at GITEX Global 2024 on e& booth, in the presence of Abubaker Mohamed Almarzooqi , Vice President, Government Sales-Security, Critical …

DUBAI: In a smart move, Emirates is now extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to the airline’s number one priority – safety. The airline’s nearly 23,000, and rapidly growing, cabin crew team, who are responsible for the safety of millions of travellers every year, will soon be able to complete their recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency Procedures) training on …

Web Desk DUBAI: Lebanese company MaliaTec has been awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at this year’s IoT project of the year competition, during an award ceremony held as part of the Wialon сommunity reunion in Dubai. This annual contest, now in its fourth edition, celebrates the most innovative and outstanding fleet management and IoT projects implemented by technological companies and telematics service providers for …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Mappable, a global provider of highly customizable and locally relevant geospatial and mapping solutions, has announced three new strategic partnerships with Fujairah Center for Geographic Information Systems (Fujairah GIS Center), Emirates Transport (ET), and Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat). The alliances were formalized during GITEX 2024 in Dubai, one of the most prominent and influential technology events …

Sunset Hotels & Resorts, a division of Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), is advancing its global expansion strategy by adding Singapore’s iconic Hotel Fort Canning to its hotel portfolio. The historic landmark, renowned for its rich heritage, will be managed and operated by the Dubai-born hospitality company and transformed into METT Singapore by Q3 2025. This development signifies a key milestone …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Pine People Community proudly hosted its inaugural community meetup in Karachi, marking a significant milestone for its members who have been part of the network since 2019. Known as the “Friends of Pine,” these community members gathered to share their strengths and discuss contributions to the community and beyond. The event was a jubilant celebration …

News Desk DUBAI: Digital Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft UAE, a subsidiary wholly-owned by Microsoft Corporation. The MoU is aimed at enhancing collaboration in technological innovations and ensuring their effective and impactful application. This collaboration is designed to ensure institutional integration among government entities, the UAE citizens and residents of Dubai. Signing ceremony took place on …

News Desk SHARJAH: Menassah Distribution Company, a leading electronic book distribution company in the UAE, is participating in both the Amman International Book Fair 2024 and the inaugural Fujairah Children’s Book Fair this October, expanding opportunities for Emirati publishers to engage with diverse audiences locally and internationally. As part of its mission to support Emirati and Arab writers and publishers …