RIYADH: Forbes Middle East has recognized Abdullah Al-Bader, the CEO of Almarai, as one of the top 100 CEOs in the Middle East in its annual list, ‘Most Powerful CEOs in the Middle East 2023. Almarai, under Al-Bader’s leadership, solidified its position over the last three years, sustaining growth and confidently advancing by seizing opportunities to expand and diversify its …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, further enhances its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader. Passengers can enjoy complimentary access to a wide selection of PressReader’s digital magazines through the carrier’s inflight entertainment system on board 70% of flydubai’s fleet. Over the next few months, the carrier will roll out the service on additional aircraft in its …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, commences a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of on January 09, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the …

DUBAI: Emirati conglomerate Al Habtoor Group served a notice of an Investment Treaty Dispute against the Lebanese Republic in connection with Lebanon’s breaches of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. The dispute is related to the Al Habtoor Group’s investments in Lebanon. Al Habtoor Group has invested in the Lebanese Republic close to USD 1 …

DUBAI: AudioSwim, the avant-garde music management agency based in Dubai, proudly announces a revolutionary partnership with EMPIRE Distribution, a global force in independent music distribution. This strategic collaboration is set to redefine talent management, providing artists with unparalleled freedom, fair opportunities, and a transparent journey. In a bold move towards global impact and cultural fusion, AudioSwim has created a unique …

DUBAI: Google Cloud has released its annual Cybersecurity Forecast report for 2024, compiling forward-looking thoughts from security leaders and experts from different teams across Mandiant, Google Cloud and VirusTotal, who are on the frontlines of the latest and largest attacks. Aiming to empower the cybersecurity industry, this comprehensive report provides essential insights and strategies to frame the fight against cyber …

RIYADH: DFYA, a leading French company at the forefront of technological innovation, played a pivotal role in the Industry 4.0 Symposium organized by Business France in Saudi Arabia on the 6th of December 2023. This event served as a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration between France and Saudi Arabia in the rapidly evolving industry sector. DFYA showcased its expertise and …

ABU DHABI: Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest private equity firms investing from the GCC to the rest of Asia, announced that it has successfully completed the sale of 100% of AmCan, the exclusive distributor of many of the top global sports nutrition brands across the MENA region, to a leading regional FMCG distributor operating across the Middle East …

Muhammad Noman Ahmedani FRANKFORT: With over 2,800 exhibitors from 60 countries and a 95-percent level of internationality, this year’s Heimtextil continues to grow. At a panel discussion during the opening press conference, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles put the spotlight on the significance of artificial intel-ligence (AI). How is AI speeding up the design process? Which …

Dubai Duty Free has embarked on its first tree planting activity for 2024, as forty employees planted Ghaf tree seedlings, the national tree of the UAE, today at Hemaya School in Deira, Dubai. The activity was in line with the retailers’ support to the Tree Planting Initiative of the Dubai Police Academy and Zayed International Foundation for the Environment which …