ISLAMABAD: The ‘Intikhabi Mela,’ an event dedicated to exploring the intersections of art, technology, and civic participation in line with the upcoming general elections, took place on January 6-7, 2024. The two-day affair was organized by Code for Pakistan, highlighting the importance of informed voting and civic engagement. The event brought together artists, engineers, and citizens to discuss and create content …

HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, will spearhead the International Women in Defense program at World Defense Show 2024. Scheduled for February, the event, which is held under the auspices of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, aims to spotlight and amplify the role of women in …

Dubai-based Lokalee, an AI-powered content platform for hotels and holiday homes, today announced details on its latest successful round of investment, resulting in USD 5.6 million received in pre-series A funding. The injection of capital combined with Lokalee’s growth will further fuel the company’s accelerated product development efforts as well as its expansion into European markets. Led by Crown Private …

GHANA/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates 20 years of service in Ghana. Since the inaugural flight in January 2004 at Kotoka International Airport using an A330-200 aircraft, Emirates has become a trusted transport partner that connects Ghana to the world and contributes to its vibrant economy and community. Starting with three weekly flights in 2004, Emirates now operates …

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi’s Arts Council Institute of Arts and Crafts, organized a final year thesis show at the Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery and Haseena Moin Hall. The event was inaugurated by the renowned intellectual and humorist Anwar Maqsood, along with the Provincial Minister of Information, Minority Affairs, Social Protection, President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, Muhammad Ahmed Shah. …

RIYADH: SNB Capital, the leading investment bank and the largest asset manager in the region, announced today the successful completion of its financial advisory role in the initial public offering (IPO) of the MBC Group (MBC), the MENA region media broadcasting giant, which is listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). SNB Capital acted as a joint financial advisor, joint bookrunner, …

News Desk DUBAI: AI World Today, a leading source of artificial intelligence news and insights, is pleased to announce the release of their new eBook The AI Dictionary. Authored by AI World Today founders Rahul Dogra and Neha Mehra, “The AI Dictionary” explores 26 important AI terms from A to Z in a concise and engaging format. Each entry in …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: SAP has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President for SAP’s newly created EMEA region. The new territory comprises Benelux, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the whole of the Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, Raptopoulos will be responsible for overseeing 14,000 employees across 53 offices, servicing customers in …

Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) conferred 379 degrees during its recent convocation ceremony. Six students, recognized for outstanding academic performance, were honored with Usman Gold Medals and cash prizes of Rs. 25,000 each. Vice-Chancellor of NED University, Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, presided over the convocation, personally awarding degrees to the 379 graduating students. The breakdown includes 156 Bachelor of Electrical …

DUBAI: Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Cloud Platform company, has released its predictions for AI trends in the year 2024. These insights reflect a comprehensive understanding of the evolving business landscape and the revolutionary impact of data-driven AI technologies. Fuelled by its potential to revolutionize industries, boost productivity, and spur unprecedented innovation, the excitement around AI and, more specifically, …