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Company Honoured For Leveraging Technology Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), the provider of air navigation services at four airports in the UAE, has been honoured with a ‘Best Entity in Digital Enablement Award’. DANS clinched the award for its efforts in leveraging technology to enhance safety and efficiency in air navigation services. The
Sustainability Is A Key Focus For Both Entities Etihad Rail, the UAE National Rail Network developer and operator, has signed an agreement with Beeah Tandeef, a subsidiary of the Beeah Group, a UAE-based sustainability solutions provider. This landmark agreement begins a partnership between Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail and Beeah Group. Waste management services will extend
Group Subsidiary Exports Perfumes To 70 Countries Al Haramain Group, a leading fragrance manufacturer based in Ajman in the United Arab Emirates, recently hosted one of the most significant Ramadan iftar events ever held in the UAE in 2024. Held outdoors at the group’s commercial premises in Ajman emirate, the event was attended by 5,000 […]
Move Aligns With Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives Informatica, a global leader in enterprise cloud data management, has unveiled its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform in the Arabian Gulf nation. The launch, announced on April 2, 2024, includes establishing a new Point of Delivery (PoD) in Riyadh. The initiative, which reflects the California-based
Al Jouf And Red Sea International From April 18, 2024 Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has expanded its operational footprint within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by introducing services to two new destinations in Saudi Arabia. Commencing on April 18, 2024, the carrier will operate flights twice weekly from Dubai to Al Jouf and Red Sea […]
Introductory Fares On Offer SalamAir, Oman’s premier budget carrier, will relaunch its flights from Oman to two summer destinations: Baku in Azerbaijan and Almaty in Kazakhstan. This decision underscores the airline’s dedication to fulfilling its customers’ evolving travel preferences, which has resulted in elevated travel demand, primarily from
UAE Is Fintech Startup’s Second Global Market Dubai-headquartered fintech startup Fasset has launched its digital asset exchange app and made it accessible to UAE-based users. The launch follows Fasset’s attainment of a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in November 2023, positioning the startup as one
Boxes Designed By Emirati Airport Employee Dubai International Airport (DXB) is enhancing the travel experience for travellers by distributing 60,000 specially crafted iftar boxes, encapsulating the essence of Dubai’s rich heritage. Designed by Moza Al Mheiri, an Emirati Dubai Airports design team member, the iftar boxes draw inspiration from the emirate’s
A Celebration of Unity And Gratitude Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Muslims around the globe. This joyous occasion, also known as the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast,’ is a time for communal prayers and feasting and embodies Islam’s profound spiritual […]
UTurn Entertainment Produces The Ramadan Content TikTok has launched ‘Daily Fawazeer for Brands,’ a novel collaboration with UTurn Entertainment for Ramadan this year. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, UTurn Entertainment produces premium Arabic content for global consumption. The company’s new alliance with TikTok aims to deliver Saudi-produced entertainment to
Dubai RTA Partners With Private Entity Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) has unveiled a unique initiative in collaboration with The Co-Spaces, a business incubator endorsed by Dubai SME. This pilot project, WO-RK, features an innovative co-working concept within the bustling premises of BurJuman metro station on the Dubai Metro’s Green Line. The
Launches At Address Jabal Omar Makkah U By Emaar, Emaar’s loyalty programme, has expanded to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The programme’s debut at the luxurious Address Jabal Omar Makkah marks a significant milestone, broadening the Dubai-based entity’s reach to an international clientele. Renowned for revolutionising the concept of loyalty rewards in the Arabian Gulf
Dubai’s carrier offers 6,500 channels Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been crowned the global victor at the 2024 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards, clinching the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’. The online announcement highlights Emirates’ unrivalled position at the forefront of inflight entertainment. An editorial team determines the
Ramadan spirit as aircraft land and take off Dubai International (DXB) Airport hosted its inaugural outdoor iftar gathering for a select group of employees on March 20, 2024, overlooking the airport’s active runways. The event was held at dusk, and as various airlines’ aircraft landed and took off rapidly, the airport employees representing religious faiths […]
