Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has announced that it will serve as the key partner for the upcoming Smart Cities Summit North America (SCSNA), scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. This collaboration includes organizations like the Charter Cities Institute, Deep Tech Week, Leading Cities, and the...
Paytm Cloud Technologies Ltd (PCTL), a subsidiary of fintech company Paytm, has officially launched a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new entity is named Paytm Arab Payments LLC and focuses on offering technology-driven merchant payments and financial services in the region. In an exchange filing, PCTL’s board confirmed an investment...
Emirates and MSC Cruises have announced the extension of their long-term strategic partnership, focusing on improving the air-sea travel experience for customers. This collaboration aims to better support Dubai’s growing cruise sector and expand market reach for both companies. Credit: Government of Dubai Media Office The partnership will provide travellers with seamless connections between air...
The 11th Abu Dhabi International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) will take place from May 2 to 4, 2025, at the Conrad Hotel in Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event builds on the remarkable success of previous editions and aims to gather a large number of international experts, specialists, doctors, and lecturers in...
SHORTFOMO, the leading video design agency in the UAE, has launched its CREATOR program in Dubai. This initiative aims to connect skilled content creators with local businesses, enabling them to co-create engaging videos that can enhance their organic reach. The launch comes at a time when video content has become essential for capturing customer attention...
Saudi Arabia’s economy experienced a growth of 2.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates released by the government’s statistical authority. This growth was bolstered by increased activities in the non-oil sector as the kingdom continues its efforts to diversify its economy away from oil and gas reliance. The flash estimates...
Dubai-based business advisory firm Terex Ventures successfully wrapped up its Official Demo Day Series at Zentral, World Trade Center (WTC), Dubai. The event attracted a global network of venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices from the UAE, India, Europe, and beyond. This Demo Day focused on high-impact startups that are addressing real-world challenges in...
Visit Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Satguru Travel, a prominent travel agency with a significant presence in Africa, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 held in Dubai. This partnership is designed to promote Qatar as a preferred destination for African travellers and to expand its visibility across the continent. The...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced a summer promotion that offers a 15 percent discount on selected flights to and from Abu Dhabi. This promotion applies to travel bookings made for the period between 1 May and 30 June 2025. Passengers will have the chance to...
Prominent Emirati authors and global thought leaders have converged at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) this year, bringing their latest titles that tackle some of today’s most relevant themes. The event showcases a diverse range of voices, including new age guru Dr. Deepak Chopra, diplomat Dr. Ahmed Al Matrooshi, and poet Fatima Al...