By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The Emirates Literature Foundation today announced a new partnership with Al Hudhud Publishing and Distribution to promote and strengthen the habit of reading for pleasure among students across the United Arab Emirates. Al Hudhud will provide support by supplying books to classroom libraries, and organizing training and awareness sessions for teachers and parents by its in-house …

DUBAI: The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, concluded with resounding success. The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit will be …

DUBAI: Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced that it will expand its generative AI beta study tools into global editions of its leading higher education titles, making the tools available to tens of thousands of students across the Middle East, Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Europe by August 2024. Pearson began integrating generative AI study tools into its products and content in …

DUBAI: Revier Hotel Dubai is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award …

Ajman Bank has reported an all time high quarterly profit in Q1 2024 of AED 107.4 million. This is on the back of a 7.0% increase in total operating income to AED 400.3 million as compared to AED 374.0 million in corresponding period of 2023, and net operating income of AED 194.8 million. Return on shareholder Equity (annualized) and Return …

KARACHI: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers of Pakistan (IEEEP) conferred Meritorious Service Award to Engr.Roland deSouza, Founder Fahim,Nanji & deSouza Consulting Engineers today at 38th Multi-topic International Symposium 2024 at Pearl Continental Hotel,Karachi. Award was jointly received by Engr.Fahim Iqbal Siddiqui and Engr.Naveed Jabbar.Award Acceptance speech was delivered by Engr.Naeem Khanani on his behalf. We congratulate Engr.Roland deSouza …

News Desk DUBAI: An unmatched early parenting event awaits as Dubai welcomes its very first Baby Expo this May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Baby Expo aims to support parents in their early parenting journey with a diverse range of products, resources and activities, serving as a one-stop destination for all families and expectant parents. Taking place on …

DUBAI/ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline®, today announced the addition of loyalty benefits starting 8 May 2024, as part of its long-standing codeshare partnership. The agreement between the two airlines was celebrated at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2024. As part of this partnership, members of JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty …

DUBAI: New research launched today by Alteryx, Inc., a leader in AI for enterprise analytics, reveals that 76% of consumers across the UAE believe that AI will be a major gamechanger in the next five years, but remain both sceptical about the value it will deliver (43%) and fearful (34%) of how it will be used. With 81% of organisations …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Tourism Malaysia. These agreements demonstrate the airline’s commitment to entice more travellers across its network of more than 140 destinations to experience the sights, culture and attractions of each destination, in addition to supporting travel opportunities for local UAE …