News Desk AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development signed a memorandum of understanding with Thumbay Group which aims to establish a partnership between them to exchange knowledge and expertise to support medical tourism in the emirate of Ajman and reinforce its position as an ideal destination for wellness and therapy. The memorandum of understanding was signed between His Excellency …

FUJAIRAH: The 2nd Master Chef competition 2023, which took place at the Tennis & Country Club Fujairah on August 19th, has closed successfully with 20 participants from different nationalities and age groups. Many Emirati entrepreneurs showed excitement in being a part of this event. It was a one-day event. Aleksey, Ayesha, Bisma Umer were declared as the competition winners for …

In line with its commitment to providing high-quality user journeys, UPaisa has introduced an innovative QR Code Scan feature on its digital app to bring unprecedented ease and convenience to its users. The innovative upgrade simplifies financial transactions and enhances the usability of financial technology for a larger section of the population. UPaisa is one of the most trusted financial …

News Desk JAKARTA/KARACHI/DUBAI: The impact of the 2022 flood disaster in Pakistan is still being felt by some Pakistani victims, even though most of them have returned to their homes to start their lives again. Of course, this will not escape the attention of the government of Pakistan through NDMA, which continues to distribute aid, especially assistance coming from friendly …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: A recent enhancement to Emirates’ inflight connectivity means that all Emirates passengers in every class of travel can enjoy some form of free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates Skywards. The development has resulted in an additional 30,000 Economy Class passengers connecting to complimentary onboard Wi-Fi every week. Emirates has constantly been at the forefront of …

News Desk DUBAI: iSTYLE today announced that it will formally open UAE’s first Apple Premium Partner (APP) store on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 6 pm in Dubai Marina Mall (Level 1) with a grand opening event. The new Apple Premium Partner store is the perfect destination to shop the entire ecosystem of Apple Products and accessories in a spacious and welcoming environment. The store’s professional team …

News Desk ABU DHABI/KARACHI: A senior delegation from United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited Karachi and met with H.E. Faisal Sabzwari, Federal Minister For Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan. The delegation was led by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group along with senior delegates. AD Ports Group is the leading global facilitator of trade, …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its annual sustainability report, detailing the company’s commitment to sustainability and its progress towards its sustainability goals. In 2022, the airline achieved an impressive 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometer (RTK) to 482g compared to 2019 baseline. Etihad’s sustainability strategy is based on principles of …

A recent report suggests that the global AI market is expected to hit USD 733.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 42.2%. Both the government and enterprises in the MENA region are actively investing in AI technologies to boost economic growth, improve public services, and enhance business operations. Meanwhile, the AI race between tech giants like Microsoft and …

Dubai Chambers has welcomed a large business delegation from the Hong Kong-based Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC). As part of the visit, the two chambers signed an MoU aimed at bolstering economic cooperation. Dr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, headed a 26-strong visiting delegation of senior Hong Kong businesspeople including investors, financiers, and realtors. The …