RIYADH: AppyThings, a Google Cloud partner focused on building the AI-native data and integration stack that powers secure, scalable digital services and enables enterprise AI adoption, headquartered in the Netherlands, has strengthened its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the launch of AppyThings Arabia, its new legal entity in the Kingdom. The move follows two years of on-the-ground operations in the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully organized the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 under the theme “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate”, bringing together leading finance professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to deliberate on the evolving role of finance leadership in an increasingly …

The developer finalised the construction of its flagship Dubai project well ahead of schedule By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Leading real estate developer KASCO Developments has proudly announced the official completion of its inaugural residential project, VOLNA By KASCO. This milestone marks a significant achievement, as the project reached physical completion ahead of its registered scheduled date. Located in Al Jaddaf, …

DUBAI: UAE-born interactive media platform Exscape, which surpassed 11 million downloads earlier this month, is reshaping the future of digital entertainment by introducing a new model of gaming centred on sustained user engagement and a “play-to-win” philosophy that rewards participation, consistency, and skill. As the global gaming industry shifts toward the attention economy, Exscape is positioning itself at the forefront …

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has received approval for the commercial launch of Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) Acquiring, marking a major milestone in the Bank’s digital payments journey and Pakistan’s broader transition towards a cashless economy. On this occasion, a meeting was held with representatives from NBP’s Digital Banking Group and the State Bank of Pakistan’s Digital Innovations & Settlement …

Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: The courts of Fujairah Tennis & Country Club came alive on Friday as the highly anticipated Mado Fujairah Tennis Festival officially got underway, sending a strong message of resilience and sporting ambition despite challenging circumstances. Held in association with the UAE Tennis Federation and under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown …

Recognized for advancing national digital capabilities through the Google Cloud ecosystem DOHA: Advanced Business Computing (ABC), Qatar’s premier technology integrator and a leading Google Cloud partner, announced that it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year award for the Middle East & North Africa region, recognizing its contribution to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda and innovation …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: MINI enters the Pakistani market, marking a new chapter for the brand in a country with strong long-term potential and a rapidly evolving premium mobility landscape. Introduced by BMW Group Middle East in partnership with Dewan Motors, the new generation of MINI vehicles is now available to local customers for the first time. The market entry …

DUBAI: Union Coop has announced a strategic partnership with Peekabox, the UAE-based digital platform focused on reducing food waste, reinforcing its role in supporting the nation’s food security agenda while improving resource efficiency across its operations. The initiative will begin within Union Coop’s bakery departments, where surplus fresh products at the end of each operational day will be made available …

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