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Emirates to launch first A380 service to Bali from June 1

DUBAI / GULF TIME Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its signature A380 aircraft to Bali starting from June 1, marking a milestone in Indonesia’s aviation history as the first A380 service to the country. The new 2-class Emirates A380 service will replace one of the two daily services to Bali currently operated by a 2-class Boeing 777-300ER ...

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Saudi Arabia, India to set up investment bridge jointly

NEW DELHI/ WAM India and Saudi Arabia are jointly working to create an “investment bridge” for accelerating pending bilateral investment projects and facilitating investors. Deliberations towards this objective took place at a meeting in Riyadh between Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary in charge of the Gulf in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Partnerships, ...

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Dubai’s DAHC, Axdev, Pfizer Global partner for patients’ enhanced care

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC), AXDEV Global, and Pfizer Global announced a public-private partnership to enhance care for patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses, supported by an independent grant from Pfizer Global Medical Grants. The goal of the collaboration is to establish an evidence-based model in performance and quality improvement to support the adoption of best practices ...

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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 tech start-ups raise AED4.5bn in venture funding

ABU DHABI / WAM In 2022, Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, experienced a remarkable 102% growth in its community, with more than 200 start-ups joining its ranks, including 51 early-stage companies relocating to the UAE’s capital to scale their businesses rapidly. Since its inception, these start-ups have collectively raised nearly AED4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) in venture capital and created ...

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UAE central bank digital currency plan unveiled

ABU DHABI / WAM The central bank of UAE (CBUAE) jointly held a signing ceremony with G42 Cloud and R3 to mark the implementation of the CBUAE Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Strategy, one of the nine initiatives of the CBUAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme. The CBUAE has engaged with G42 Cloud and R3 as the infrastructure and technology ...

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ERC distributes Ramadan aid to quake-affected people in Syria

LATAKIA / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) is continuing its distribution of humanitarian aid during the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of Operation “The Gallant Knight 2” for those affected by the earthquake occurred last month in Syria. This has been the most important humanitarian initiative by the UAE’s wise leadership for the Syrian people. ERC teams began ...

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dnata expands long-standing partnership with American

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai-based dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, expanded its long-standing partnership with American Airlines to support the carrier’s growing business in India. The Texas-based airline currently operates daily flights between New York and Delhi, as well as offering domestic services through its partnership with IndiGo, with plans for further expansion. dnata Representation Services ...

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Suqia UAE committed to improving lives of millions worldwide

DUBAI / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Foundation (Suqia UAE), affirmed Suqia’s commitment to continue making a positive change in the lives of millions around the world by providing clean water and turn their dream of access to clean and safe water into a reality. His announcements came on World ...

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AUS top in UAE for several subjects in new QS rankings

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been ranked as the top university in the UAE in architecture/built environments, art and design, civil and structural engineering (tied), accounting and finance, and business and management studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. It has also been ranked as the top university in the UAE in ...

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