JEDDAH /DUBAI: Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) announced the appointment of Ziad Abla as Managing Director of Mondelez Arabia, reinforcing the company’s long term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A Mondelez veteran, with more than 25 years of experience across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and emerging markets, Ziad brings a proven track record in accelerating growth, strengthening …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as Managing Director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Marwan will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving service excellence for airline customers and airport partners. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has partnered with Qashio, the UAE-based spend management and embedded finance platform, to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) access to advanced financial management and alternative finance solutions. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at equipping Dubai’s SME community with digital corporate cards, automated expense management systems, and streamlined access to working …

This partnership brings hyper-personalised, real-time experiences to millions of users DUBAI: eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, today announced the integration of Cobi’s AI-powered intelligence infrastructure across its digital payment ecosystem to redefine how young people across Egypt engage with digital financial services. Enabled through Mastercard’s Engage programme, the partnership combines …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The grand finale of the Emaar Polo Cup 2026 unfolded in spectacular fashion at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, as Bin Drai narrowly defeated Jehangiri in a gripping Championship Final, sealing victory with an official score of 7–6.5. The closely contested match showcased the very best of medium-goal polo, delivering an electrifying display of precision, pace …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first new aircraft of 2026 – an Airbus A320neo – boosting the carrier’s fleet to 45 all-narrowbody passenger jets. Arriving in Jeddah direct from Airbus’ assembly plant in Toulouse, the aircraft becomes the airline’s 34th A320neo, adding to the 11 A320neo variant that make up …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, served as the Official Airline Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E as the electric racing series returned to Jeddah at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for a weekend of high-energy racing and immersive fan experiences. The partnership underscores Saudia’s continued role in supporting major global sporting events hosted …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a twice weekly service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 03 September 2026, marking the first-ever non-stop link between the Sultanate of Oman and the Somali capital. The new route expands SalamAir’s growing African network and strengthens its strategic focus of developing new markets using affordable and reliable air travel. One of East Africa’s oldest and most culturally significant coastal capitals, Mogadishu …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Global digital operator VEON Ltd. and Nutshell Group have announced a strategic partnership for THE GLOBAL CONNECT, a new international platform designed to bring together policymakers, global investors, corporate leaders, and academia to advance cross-border investment, digital transformation, and long-term economic cooperation across emerging and frontier economies. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a …

DUBAI: NKEY Architects, an international full-cycle architecture and design company, behind more than 500 residential and commercial projects across over 45 countries, has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Dubai, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s next phase of growth. The move reflects the company’s expanding footprint across international markets and reinforces the UAE’s role as a …