By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to new complimentary amenity kits, now onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight eight of the most endangered species on the planet. Preserving wildlife and habitats is a core pillar of the Emirates Environmental Sustainability …

DUBAI: There is a growing trend among startups to have a presence in the world’s strongest economies such as the UAE, UK and Canada. The key drivers are high ROI, expansion, diversification and the alternative lifestyle. However, the challenges the newcomers face are understanding the complexities of local laws and regulations, the business setup process, the tax regime, and the working culture. …

KARACHI/DUBAI: In an exciting development for the capital markets and the economy as a whole, Pakistan Stock Exchange announces the much awaited awardees list of the Top 25 Companies Awards recipients for the year 2022. These are the most prestigious and coveted awards in the corporate sector and were initiated by the Exchange in the year 1978.  The selected companies …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates, a prominent and passionate supporter of rugby in the UAE, has renewed its longstanding sponsorship of Dubai Hurricanes as part of its commitment to growing the sport and connecting young people to the game in local communities. Over the years, Emirates has played a pivotal role in elevating the profile of rugby in the UAE and …

Dubai will unleash a new era of global AI dominance next week, as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech and start-up show, converging the best minds, future-focused governments, and most advanced companies to redraw the boundaries of the AI economy and shape the future of the globe’s next big technology shift. For the first time, GITEX GLOBAL – independently rated globally …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Zest Equity, a venture-backed technology company offering digital infrastructure for private market transactions, has closed a $3.8 million seed round. The Hub71 startup will use these funds to drive the company’s ambition to expand its product offering in the MENA region, providing private market stakeholders with a comprehensive solution to conduct transactions and access liquidity. The round was …

KARACHI: The Four-month hybrid course entitled “Basic German Language Course – 2023” will commence on October 17 at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi (UoK). The spokesman of the ICCBS said, “The ICCBS – University of Karachi is organizing the course in collaboration with Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education Network (SIREN), Government of Sindh. The German language …

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, have renewed their exclusive cobrand deal in the UAE for another 7 years. This partnership enables Etihad Guest to further grow its cobrand card portfolio with key financial partners in the UAE and drive innovation in the country’s payment ecosystem. Visa’s global platform, …

KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI (Bernama) — Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) announced the World’s First Shariah-compliant Green Venture Capital Fund with Ficus Capital – a reputable investment firm focusing on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Islamic investments. YB Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong, the Deputy Minister of NRECC, led the official launch ceremony of the World’s First Shariah-compliant Green Venture …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& today announced that its Group Legal and Compliance team won “Middle East In-House Legal Team of the Year” and “Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Legal Team of the Year” at the Thomson Reuters ALB Middle East Law Awards 2023. These awards highlight the exceptional contributions and achievements of in-house teams and private practitioners in the Middle East. …