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Freshworks
Business

Freshworks launches bespoke Freddy AI Agent

To enhance the CX and EX ecosystem Freshworks, the San Mateo, California-based provider of AI service software, has launched Freddy AI Agent, a cutting-edge autonomous service agent designed to enhance customer and employee experiences (CX and EX). Freddy AI Agent can be deployed within minutes without coding or external consultants. In initial beta testing, the agent […]
Lumas
Arts & Culture

Lumas celebrates 20 years of art for all

News Editor 2
19 galleries across the globe This autumn, Lumas, a trailblazer in the contemporary art scene, marks its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, the Berlin-based gallery has sold over one million works worldwide by more than 550 artists, establishing itself as a vital player in making art accessible and affordable. This remarkable journey has translated into […]
e&
Gitex Tech

e& UAE signs up for AI-powered digital transformation

Partners with ServiceNow and Quintica e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has entered a multi-year technology transformation initiative in collaboration with ServiceNow and Quintica. The newly signed strategic partnership, endorsed by all the entities during GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, aims to harness advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to
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Aviation Travel

Etihad Airways to expand Abu Dhabi-Munich operations

Arnold Pinto
From May 2025 onwards Etihad Airways commemorates two decades of service between Abu Dhabi and Munich, with a significant expansion set to enhance connectivity from May 2025 onwards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has announced the introduction of double daily flights to Bavaria, underscoring its strategic initiative to increase service frequency to vital global hubs. Since
Corporate

GCC businesses urged to adapt to changing employee expectations

Personalisation, empowerment, well-being seen as key In a rapidly evolving workforce landscape, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) businesses urgently need to adapt to changing employee expectations. A white paper by Zurich International Life highlights three critical pillars—personalisation, empowerment, and well-being—reshaping employee benefits and engagement strategies. As
Aviation Business

Emirates SkyCargo orders five Boeing 777 Freighters

Arnold Pinto
Adding to five ordered earlier Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five Boeing 777 Freighters, building on an earlier order for the same number. Finalised in September 2024, this latest acquisition raises Emirates’ total order book to 249 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 14 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international
Azerbaijan
Business Gitex

Azerbaijan is keen to enhance digital tech opportunities with the Middle East

Arnold Pinto
Targets reciprocal collaborations Azerbaijan is undergoing significant digital transformation to enhance its economy through innovation. The digital economy has become a key driver for growth, contributing 5% to the GDP in 2023, with projections for further increases as digital initiatives expand. The government has implemented the ‘Online Azerbaijan’ project to foster
Bottleneck
Gitex Tech

Humans seen as being a bottleneck in the AI revolution

According to AI thought leaders The Asimov Initiative hosted its seventh meetup on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 16. The event gathered AI thought leaders to confront a startling reality: humans, not technology, may represent the greatest obstacle in the AI revolution. The event, supported by Marses […]
Cabin
Aviation Travel

Delta unveils new cabin interior across its fleet

Arnold Pinto
Rollout begins this fall Delta Air Lines is set to revolutionise the customer flying experience with a comprehensive overhaul of its cabin interiors, debuting ahead of its centennial anniversary this fall. The new design will first be showcased on a narrowbody Boeing 757, which will operate domestic and short-haul international routes, followed by a widebody […]
Egypt
Health

WHO certifies Egypt as being malaria-free

Arnold Pinto
After 100 years of concerted efforts The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, a monumental achievement for a nation of over 100 million inhabitants. This milestone, the result of nearly a century of efforts by the Egyptian government and its people, marks a significant victory in the global fight against malaria. […]
Jad
Real Estate UAE

Jad Global breaks ground at ‘171 Garden Heights’ luxury lifestyle project in Dubai

News Editor 2
Initial project investment is AED250 million Jad Global Real Estate Development has officially broken ground at its latest project, ‘171 Garden Heights,’ a significant development spearheaded by Meraas within the Jumeirah Garden City area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sales have also opened for the AED250 million project. Launching the 171 Garden Heights project marks
Gitex Interviews

Confluent is in for the long haul in Middle East

Arnold Pinto
With cutting-edge data streaming solutions Confluent, founded in 2014, is an American technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California. It specialises in real-time data streaming solutions built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that handles continuous data flows. Confluent enables organisations to access and manage data in motion, providing a