DUBAI: Cruise-seeking travellers in the region will have a brand new experience at sea with Resorts World Cruises, as it expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the premium boutique lifestyle cruise ship, Resorts World One. Starting from October 18, 2024 until April 13, 2025, the Resorts World One will homeport and depart from …

ABU DHABI: e& UAE announced the winners of its third edition of ‘SMB Awards 2024’ celebrating the outstanding talent and innovation within the Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in the UAE. Held at the prestigious Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, the gala ceremony highlighted the exemplary accomplishments of SMBs across 14 distinct categories. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has unveiled its new corporate identity on the occasion of its 53rd anniversary. This milestone reflects the fund’s ambitious strategic directions, based on global best practices, and aims to support sustainable development ensuring a more advanced and prosperous future for the next 50 years and future generations. The new identity …

GENEVA: SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, …

MONTREAL: As part of its ongoing efforts to achieve a more sustainable aviation industry, Azzera, a leader in providing sustainability solutions for aviation, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract through the Government of Canada’s Innovative Solutions program, to test CELESTE, its digital platform supporting total emissions management for aviation operators. In this pilot project, being managed by Transport …

By Rafiq Vayani COLOMBO/KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, proudly announces a strategic partnership between Sri Lankan enterprises and the OBOR Group for the Lake Grand Project in Karachi. This alliance marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, fostering a promising future of cooperation. …

KPMG Lower Gulf has established a new learning development program called Intilaq for Emirati nationals at KPMG to refine skills, elevate careers and equip them as future business leaders. The program is in line with KPMG’s strategic commitment to Emiratization, to champion career growth and the development of Emirati talent. The program promises to deliver targeted skills enhancement and foster …

Event organized by Muhammad Noman Ahmedani Evethon360 Event Management & Sameer Shamsi e-creators AMPAK BDF is pleased to announce the successful hosting of the Mango Festival 2024 & Independence Day celebration, a landmark event that showcased the strengthening bilateral ties and cultural exchange between Pakistan and the United States. Held at PACC, the event commenced with the recitation of the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer, has signed an agreement with UAE-based company Unigulf Development for the supply of high-quality soft thermal insulation material for its mixed-use Dubai South development, Azizi Venice, and the fourth phase of its mega-project, Riviera, located in the heart of MBR City. Founded in 1998, Unigulf Development LLC is a key …

News Desk VALLETTA/DUBAI: The Malta Jazz Festival kicked off earlier this week – a staple in Malta’s cultural calendar which has for decades brought jazz performers from near and far to stunning locations in Malta and the capital city Valletta. From the 8th to the 13th July 2024, the Malta Jazz Festival offered a musical experience featuring an eclectic mix …