News Desk DUBAI/KARACHI: During the ‘7th Leaders In Islamabad Summit’, power sector experts and leaders, including the CEO of K-Electric and the Minister of Energy, Awais Leghari, shared their views on the future of the energy sector in Pakistan. Mr. Moonis Alvi, CEO of K-Electric, said, “Pakistan’s power sector is poised for a significant transformation, with privatization being the way …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the Emirate’s five airports, has released its exceptional passenger traffic results for the first quarter of 2024.The travels of more than 6.9 million passengers were facilitated through the Abu Dhabi Airports’ network from January to March 2024, marking a robust surge of 35.6% compared to the same period in 2023, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Union Coop, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, recently offered practical and vocational training opportunities for Emirati school students from March 25 to April 5, 2024. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Emirates Schools Establishment, saw the training of 5 students initially at the Union Coop branch in Al Warqa City …

DUBAI: Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and to raise awareness of autism, Emirates invited 30 UAE families with neurodiverse children to have a real check in experience and familiarisation flight on the 24 April, in Terminal 3 Dubai International Airport (DXB). The initiative was designed to help the children practice and alleviate anxieties before travelling, as well as providing …

DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the Data Cloud company, today announced Snowflake Arctic, a state-of-the-art large language model (LLM) uniquely designed to be the most open, enterprise-grade LLM on the market. With its unique Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, Arctic delivers top-tier intelligence with unparalleled efficiency at scale. It is optimized for complex enterprise workloads, topping several industry benchmarks across SQL code generation, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Azaan Khan, the Chief Executive Officer of Dugasta Properties, has made a mark with unprecedented success backed by innovative solutions that helped the company sell out projects one after the other in quick succession. Still in his 20s, he is the new leader of Dugasta Properties and has made his mark in the first few months …

AJMAN: Al Haramain Group, a leading UAE manufacturer and retailer of fragrances, organised the UAE’s largest Iftar dinner for 5,000 people, in celebration of its business success of a network of 120 stores spread in more than ten countries with its UAE-made products being exported to more than 70 countries. Al Haramain Perfumes – the Group’s flagship company – is …

News Desk DUBAI: WEE, the pioneering marketplace known for its fast product delivery across the UAE, announces a significant milestone: a USD 10 million infusion (comprising Equity & Credit Facilities) from SIG INVESTMENT, underscoring the confidence in WEE’s vision and capabilities. This latest investment propels WEE’s valuation to an impressive $40 million. Setting itself apart in the bustling UAE online …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Nearly eight out of 10 Emirati consumers (77%) stated a preference for a gift card over a traditional gift, with 64% indicating a stronger inclination for an eGift card (digital gift card) over a physical one. YOUGotaGift, the leading marketplace for digital gift cards in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with YouGov, an …

ABU DHABI: Orange Hub, the ultimate family entertainment destination, opens its third, largest, and most prominent location in Al Forsan Central Mall. Covering over 35,000 sqft of excitement and adventure, this new flagship venue promises an unforgettable experience for families looking for fun and entertainment. From toddlers to adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With a diverse range of attractions including …