Veteran adman Piyush Pandey, the creative mind behind India’s most beloved campaigns, passed away at 70, ending a golden era in advertising. MUMBAI: A giant of Indian creativity has taken his final bow. Piyush Pandey, the legendary adman whose words and ideas touched millions, passed away at the age of 70. For many, he wasn’t […]
At SIF-WIC 2025, Indian entrepreneur Raj Shamani spotlighted emotional ROI, trust, and digital storytelling as the new capital of the global economy. SHARJAH: Indian entrepreneur and social media icon Raj Shamani brought youthful insight and entrepreneurial grit to the Sharjah Investment Forum – World Investment Conference 2025, in a fireside chat that explored the transformation […]
At SIF-WIC 2025, Amira Sajwani highlighted how innovation in real estate and proptech can scale legacy into future-proof entrepreneurship across global markets. SHARJAH: In a powerful fireside chat at the Sharjah Investment Forum – World Investment Conference 2025 (SIF–WIC), Amira Sajwani, Managing Director of DAMAC Properties and CEO of proptech startup PRYPCO, offered a compelling […]
At SIF-WIC 2025, Mohamed Alabbar highlighted that manufacturing makes up 15% of UAE’s GDP and called it a key engine for future national growth. SHARJAH: In a compelling session at SIF-WIC 2025, held in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, renowned Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar called for a renewed focus on […]
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity receives over 3,000 entries from 120 countries to advance global innovation. The Dubai Future Solutions programme connects academia and industry. DUBAI: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the annual Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity initiative is set to convene […]
Dubai has launched a hotel incentive programme to attract investment in new tourism zones. The Dubai hotel incentive scheme offers full fee reimbursements for two years. DUBAI: Dubai has announced a major new initiative to boost investment in its tourism sector by unveiling a hotel incentive scheme targeting fast-growing development zones. The Dubai hotel incentive […]
Expo City Dubai earns the highest sustainable tourism certification from GSTC, positioning the Expo City Dubai tourism sustainability model as a global benchmark in eco-tourism. DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has achieved a historic milestone in sustainable travel, becoming the first city in the MENA region to earn the highest level of certification under the Global […]
Saudi Arabia’s new Premium Residency law lets foreigners live, work and invest without a local sponsor as part of the Saudi Premium Residency reform under Vision 2030. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched a significant reform to its residency rules: the Saudi Premium Residency reform replaces the old sponsorship model and allows eligible foreigners to live, work […]
Dubai Chamber reaches 20 countries through trade missions under the New Horizons initiative to boost global expansion. The Dubai Chamber trade missions also support the D33 agenda. TBILISI/DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce has reached a key milestone in its internationalisation drive, expanding trade missions to 20 countries worldwide under the “New Horizons” initiative. Launched in […]
The UAE is advancing global cooperation on water and peacebuilding during high-level meetings in Geneva as part of its preparation to co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference. GENEVA: The UAE has taken a leading role in linking water security to peacebuilding through a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in Geneva this month. As part of […]
The UAE has been elected to the Water Council of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, reaffirming its leadership in global water sustainability. JEDDAH: The United Arab Emirates has been officially elected as a member of the Water Council of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reflecting the country’s growing influence in global water governance. The […]
