Direct Debit System (DDS), the UAE Central Bank–licensed fintech platform for automated collections, today announced its partnership with Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental, to enable remote mandate authorisation, paperless transactions, and faster reconciliation across their nationwide leasing portfolio. With operations spanning all seven emirates and a strong focus on personal, fleet and commercial […]
When dusk settles over the Creek, and the call to prayer carries across the water, there are few settings in the city as softly arresting as the terrace at Nomad. This Ramadan, Creekside Hotel, Dubai opens its doors to something altogether different — an evening ritual built around food, warm conversations, and an atmosphere that […]
When AI.com reportedly sold for $70 million, the immediate reaction was predictable: disbelief. Seventy million dollars for a domain name? To some, it sounded like excess, a vanity purchase – but that reaction misses the real story. AI.com wasn’t an indulgence. It was a signal. Domains are evolving from niche holdings into mainstream digital infrastructure […]
Behzadi Boutique, located at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel DIFC in Dubai, has emerged as a specialist seller of luxury watches and collectible handbags, serving regional and international collectors seeking authenticated high-value pieces. Behzadi Boutique operates with an emphasis on transparency and verification in the sale of luxury assets. The boutique’s inventory includes new and pre-owned timepieces […]
Initiated in 2017 with TRT’s vision of “inspiring positive change” and regarded as one of its most significant social responsibility projects, the TRT World Citizen Awards were presented for the seventh time this year. The awards, given to individuals from different countries around the world who expand social benefit on a global scale within their […]
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, announced the full integration of BingX TradFi into the broader BingX ecosystem, marking a significant step in the convergence of traditional finance and crypto markets. This development reflects a broader industry trend projected for 2026: traditional finance is increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies, while the crypto sector continues to […]
On 25 April 2026, Doha will become the meeting point for some of the world’s most forward‑thinking leaders as it welcomes the Impact Leadership Global Awards organized by Nousheen Mukhtar’s Impact Events. This event is an international celebration of innovation, influence, and purpose-driven leadership. The event is set to gather distinguished changemakers, industry pioneers, and […]
BenQ, a global display technology leader, has announced the extension of its MA Series monitors, including new flagship and 4K Nano Gloss versions designed exclusively for the Mac user experience. The expanded lineup demonstrates BenQ’s commitment to providing colour-accurate, high-performance displays geared to creative professionals, hybrid workers, and content creators in the UAE and around […]
Third‑year Design students at the American University in Dubai (AUD), Interior Design Department, class IDES 392 Smart Design along with their Mentors: Professor Annamaria Lambri, Chair of the AUD Interior Design Department and Dr. Poupak Parvaresh, AUD Assistant Professor of Interior Design, gained a rare, high‑impact insight into global design leadership in a workshop hosted […]
As water scarcity, productivity pressure and food security concerns intensify across the Middle East and North Africa, the 22nd Konya Agriculture Fair offers a solution-oriented meeting point for technology, trade and long-term cooperation. Held on 7-11 April 2026 at the Tüyap Konya International Fair Center, the event brings together regional buyers, global manufacturers, importers, and […]
