Ahead Of eVTOL Launch By 2025 California-headquartered Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation have signed a partnership to develop a vertical port network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s two largest cities. The twin-city network will be a hub for Archer’s
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The Emblem of Resilience in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a land of contrasts, where modernity seamlessly blends with tradition and vast expanses of desert are dotted with life-sustaining oases. Amidst this arid landscape stands a symbol of resilience and adaptation: the Ghaf tree (scientific name: Prosopis cineraria). The Ghaf—the national tree […]
Needy Communities In Gaza And UAE Benefit The Dubai-based ALEC Group has donated 5,000 care packages valued at AED140,000 to a Ramadan initiative in the UAE involving Emirates Red Crescent and SmartLife Foundation. ALEC Group employees donated to the initiative, which benefited vulnerable populations in Gaza and labourers in Dubai. The employees’ efforts, combined with
AI Community Networks On April 16-17, 2024 VAP Group is set to host the highly anticipated ‘Global AI Show’ at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai, from April 16 to 17, 2024. The event, co-located with the equally significant ‘Global Blockchain Show Dubai,’ is being held under the patronage of Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of […]
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





























