DUBAI: FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) further expands its footprint in the Food & Beverages (F&B) segment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market with the introduction of two new food products under its renowned SAJI brand; SAJI Sweetened Creamer and SAJI Evaporated Creamer. SAJI Sweetened Creamer offers a simple and delicious way to sweeten and enhance the flavor …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has unveiled its Ramadan 2024 promotions, offering discounts of up to 75% on thousands of products. With a commitment to community well-being and economic stability, Union Coop has reduced prices on over 4000 food, non-food, and essential consumer items during the holy month. Union Coop made this announcement during a press conference held at …

Renowned Chinese pop singer, Jeff Chang, was conferred with the prestigious AIM Culture Friendship Ambassadorship in Dubai, UAE. The singer was nominated by Dawood Al Shezawi, the esteemed President of the AIM Global Foundation and the AIM Congress, during Award Ceremony held on February 18, 2024. Walid Farghal, The Director General of AIM Congress participated in the event as well. …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of F1®, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, announced today the launch of its fan packages for the upcoming FIA Formula One World Championship™. The packages allow fans travelling from more than 40 countries to be up-close to high-octane action and enjoy unique experiences. From the beginning to end of their …

ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) inked a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) during the World Governments Summit 2024 (WGS) to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to meet sustainable development goals. As part of the collaboration, the university becomes the founding knowledge partner for the UNDP’s AI for Sustainable Development Platform (AI4SDP), an initiative …

The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank, has approved the financial statements of the Bank and its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees – Chairman of the Board, Mr. Faisal A. A. A. Al – Nassar – Vice Chairman of the Board was also present. The Bank’s …

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, is growing its seasonal summer offering with the addition of flights to Sochi in Russia. Flights to Sochi International Airport (AER) will operate between 16 June and 01 September with a three-times weekly service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB). Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “we are pleased …

DUBAI: Noor Oil, one of IFCCO’s flagship brands, is joining forces with the BEEAH Group, the region’s leading sustainability and digitalization pioneer, to facilitate measures that enable public participation in the UAE’s march of progress in achieving net zero targets by recycling used cooking oil as an alternative bio-fuel, a practice that extends far beyond mere waste management. Noor originated …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Flight Catering, one of the world’s largest catering operations, has fully acquired Emirates Bustanica, formerly called Emirates Crop One, and its consumer brand Bustanica, the world’s largest indoor vertical farm. This strategic move establishes Emirates Bustanica as a fully UAE-owned company, helping sustain the country’s vision of enhancing food and water security and its agricultural capabilities. The acquisition empowers Emirates Bustanica …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Chairman of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), inaugurated Malaysia pavilion at the annual Food Exhibition “Gulfood 2024”. For his important economic, investment and commercial role, and in a way that strengthens economic relations with the UAE, he explained that USD 123 million are his country’s exports of processed foods …