Canada

NEWS DESK

Dubai Chambers holds series of meetings in Toronto to strengthen trade and investment partnerships with Canada’s Ontario province

News Desk 19/06/2026

Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment partnerships between Dubai and Canada’s Ontario province during a series of meetings in Toronto. The meetings also explored opportunities to support Canadian companies seeking to expand into Dubai and regional markets,

NEWS DESK

Careem Pay launches international money transfers to Canada and Bangladesh

News Desk 15/12/2025

Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, expands its remittance service to Canada and Bangladesh, allowing UAE residents to send money directly to bank accounts in both countries quickly and at competitive rates.   Careem Pay facilitates money transfers to over 35 countries, including some of the largest remittance corridors like India, […]

NEWS DESK

UAE and Canada explore opportunities to enhance economic partnerships in AI and advanced technology sectors

PR News Desk 16/10/2025

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, met with The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister of Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario, during an official Canadian delegation’s visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed ways to expand collaboration in advanced

Health

Canada, UK and Japan gain top WHO status in global push for safe medical products

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2025

Future role for Gulf states? The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated national regulatory authorities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan as WHO-Listed Authorities, a classification reserved for agencies that meet the highest international standards for overseeing medical products. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen global access to safe and

NEWS DESK

MBRF launches ‘Knowledge Lounge’ in Canada to promote Arabic language globally

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched its ‘Knowledge Lounge’ initiative in Canada, marking a significant step in its efforts to cultivate a culture of Arabic reading. The move also aligns with the initiative’s mission to encourage sustainable knowledge development and foster analytical and critical thinking across diverse communities,

Markets Tech

Canada orders China’s Hikvision to cease operations in the country

News Desk 30/06/2025

Citing national security concerns The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision to cease all operations in Canada, citing national security concerns, according to Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. Joly, in a post on X late last week, stated that the order followed a “multi-step review” under the Investment Canada Act, which

NEWS DESK

Al Burda Exhibition Opens at the Aga Khan Museum in Canada

PR News Desk 26/06/2025

H.E. Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, in the presence of H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Foreign Minister’s Envoy to Canada and Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, inaugurated the ‘As the Sun Appears from Beyond’ exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. The exhibition commemorates the 20th anniversary […]

NEWS DESK

Dubai International Chamber establishes new international representative office in Toronto to boost trade and investments with Canada

PR News Desk 18/06/2025

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new representative office in Toronto, Canada. The strategic move reflects the chamber’s commitment to bolstering economic ties and exploring avenues to increase bilateral trade and investments between Dubai and Canada. The office was

NEWS DESK

Gateway Canada expands to Dubai, marking a new era of global growth

PR News Desk 24/03/2025

Gateway Canada, a premier global mobility and business acquisition services provider, has officially launched its Dubai operations, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion. The new office reinforces the company’s commitment to facilitating business growth, skilled workforce placement, and investment-based immigration, connecting individuals and

NEWS DESK

Qatar Airways Celebrates Dual Milestone, Combining Starlink with the Launch of Flights to Toronto, Canada

PR News Desk 12/12/2024

Qatar Airways is marking two historic milestones: new flights to Toronto Canada, and more Starlink-enabled aircraft than ever before. The airline’s inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – a Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 – landed today, officially marking the launch of three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport as voted by Skytrax

Aviation Sustainability

Flair Airlines moves to enhance its Corsia compliance

News Desk 08/11/2024

Partners with Azzera Celeste platform Flair Airlines, recognised as Canada’s greenest and most affordable airline, is taking a significant step forward in its environmental efforts with a new partnership with Azzera. The two entities will implement the Azzera Celeste platform to enhance the airline’s Corsia compliance and fleet emissions monitoring. The collaboration

Aviation Defence & Security

Royal Canadian Air Force to get 19 Airbus H135 helicopters

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2024

Deliveries from H1 2026 Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark agreement with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H135 helicopters. The historic deal, part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marks Airbus’s first entry into the Canadian military

NEWS DESK

Qatar Airways Expands Services to Canada with Launch of Flights to Toronto

PR News Desk 03/10/2024

Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting on 11 December 2024, with three weekly non-stop flights from the World’s Best Airport – Hamad International Airport (DOH). As the airline’s fourteenth gateway to the Americas, the new Toronto route marks the airline’s second destination in Canada, joining Montréal which

NEWS DESK

Canada Growth Fund to Invest up to US$100 Million in Svante to Accelerate Growth

PR News Desk 16/08/2024

Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the

Aviation Sustainability

Transport Canada selects Azzera’s Celeste platform

News Desk 16/07/2024

For emissions management pilot Azzera, a pioneering provider of sustainability solutions for the aviation sector, has been chosen by Transport Canada to participate in a pivotal pilot project under the Government of Canada’s Innovative Solutions Canada programme. This initiative aims to test Azzera’s Celeste digital platform, designed to enhance emissions management for

GCC NEWS DESK UAE

UAE’s home-grown concept, WOK BOYZ, Expands to 3rd International Territory

PR News Desk 08/02/2024

WOK BOYZ, a renowned street style Asian food concept, has expanded its presence into its third international market with the grand opening of its flagship restaurant in Toronto, Canada. This momentous move marks a significant milestone for WOK BOYZ, showcasing the brand’s commitment to global expansion and catering to diverse palates across international borders. The

NEWS DESK GCC UAE

UAE-based ‘ACE Luxury Immigration’ Expands to Pakistan

PR News Desk 21/11/2023

Following the successful establishment of its Middle East operations out of Dubai and its global headquarters in Canada, Ace Luxury Immigration Solutions, today announced its expansion in Pakistan. The law firm’s global headquarters in Ontario, Canada covers North American, UK, and international markets. The new office in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial hub, was

Business

Dar Group acquires CopperTree

Middle East News 247 14/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dar Group has acquired a majority stake in CopperTree, a Canadian-headquartered provider of building analytics solutions. The deal will see CopperTree join the Dar Group of companies. Acquiring CopperTree will enable Dar Group to grow its market share and provide a more integrated digital service offering across its core markets, […]

NEWS DESK

Study in Canada Roadshow by GLinks

News Desk 13/02/2023

Foreign students in Canada can now avail higher working hours to cover their tuition fees in addition to obtaining greater employment opportunities as well as higher immigration intake due to strong economic growth prospects, various authorities have announced in recent months. According to the National Statistics Office of Canada, in 2021, as many as 621,565