Sharjah Islamic Bank-Noqodi to enhance digital payments services
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has forged a strategic alliance with Noqodi, a top financial technology firm and payment gateway owned by Emaratech Group, to elevate digital payment services, a report said. The agreement to significantly improve the digital and electronic payment offerings available to SIB’s corporate and individual business customers, was signed at SIB headquarters […]
Nakheel awards contract for Rixos Bay residential villas
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel has awarded the main contract for the construction of residential villas within its contemporary waterfront project, Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, the exclusive contemporary waterfront residential retreat offering sophisticated beachfront homes and upscale amenities. Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences, will be home to over 80 resorts and hotels, including […]
Emirates President Tim Clark to send own engineers to Boeing over safety concerns – FT
Emirates President Tim Clark has hit out at Boeing once again, warning that the US plane maker was in the “last chance saloon” as the company faces scrutiny over safety issues following January’s Alaska Airlines incident. Shortly after takeoff, a section of the fuselage blew out mid-air on a 737 Max 9 aircraft operated by […]
Interview: Ireland forging ahead to grow trade with UAE – Dara Calleary
Ireland’s commitment to growing its trade relationship with the UAE was reinforced by the latest in a series of ministerial visits by Irish politicians, as Dara Calleary, Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, attended Arab Health to promote Irish health tech and held ministerial summits and meetings with Emirates, Dubai Airport Authority and […]
Dubai retail giant Apparel Group to open 29 stores, expand to Philippines
Dubai-based Apparel Group is set to open an additional 29 retail stores in the UAE this year and plans to expand into other emerging markets, including the Philippines and Hungary. The fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, whose portfolio includes 2,100 retail stores, confirmed the expansion plans on Friday as it opened five outlets at Al […]
EDGE debuts JAIS Mark 2 in upgrade of armoured vehicle line
EDGE Group entity, NIMR, the leading manufacturer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, has announced the launch of the second-generation of its JAIS MK2 armoured vehicle ahead of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, which opened in Riyadh today. This milestone completes the upgrade of NIMR’s entire product line (AJBAN, HAFEET and JAIS) to the second […]
AD Ports inks deal for cargo terminal development at Karachi
AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has announced the signing of a new 25-year concession agreement for bulk and general cargo operations with Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the Pakistani federal government agency that oversees the operations of the port. Under the terms of the deal, Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited […]
EDGE, L3Harris launch new service centre in Abu Dhabi
EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has joined hands with L3Harris Technologies, a major EO/IR ((Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) imaging and targeting sensor systems manufacturer, to open its new service centre in Abu Dhabi. Announcing the launch, EDGE group said the new Wescam Authorized Service Center (WASC) was being set up in […]
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches Advocacy Hub
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced the launch of the Advocacy Hub initiative, which involves all segments of the private sector, enhancing their engagement in the business system. The Advocacy Hub aims to support and empower the private sector. It represents an ideal opportunity to facilitate communication between businesses and […]
UAE to host 11th World Government Summit from Feb 12-14
The UAE is set to host the 11th edition of the World Government Summit from February 12th to 14th to help states develop proactive solutions for future challenges. The Summit will focus on the theme “Government of the Future.” It brings together more than 4000 participants including heads of states, governments, over 80 international and […]