AI to replace 4,000 jobs in Southeast Asia’s largest bank: DBS
Singapore, Singapore -- Southeast Asia's largest bank DBS said that 4,000 jobs could be cut in the next three years...Technology Business
FAB delivers strong results in 2024 with profit before tax of AED 19.9 billion, up 13% yoy
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has achieved solid results in 2024 with Group net profit reaching AED 17.1 billion, up...Business
Turkish Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets amid inspection orders
Turkish Airlines said that it would stop flying five Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets in its fleet even as the...The Alaska Airlines scare prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration to order immediate inspections of around 171 of the jets operated worldwide.
Boeing has so far delivered about 218 of the 737 MAX planes worldwide, the company said.
Madinah on list of top five regions for e-commerce records
Madinah, Saudi Arabia -- The number of existing electronic-commerce records in Madinah reached 1,834 during the 4th quarter of 2023,...Saudi Arabia's large and tech-literate population has made the country an attractive target for online retailers.
Online buying has been growing in Saudi Arabia in recent years at such speed that it is now estimated to be $970 million.
Shanghai to build 200 smart factories to shore up its manufacturing status
Shanghai, China--Shanghai plans to build 200 new smart factories and 20 demonstration sites by end of 2025 after 70 intelligent...The city as China's largest smart-solutions provider and a core equipment hub sees such innovation as vital for industrial competitiveness
Its vice mayor said that "intelligent manufacturing" plays a key role in new industrialization and is pivotal in the city's digital economic transition
UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansion
With both nations offering substantial markets and supportive environment for innovation, startups are exploring new opportunities in the Kingdom.UAE-based startups are increasingly turning to Saudi Arabia, leveraging the Gulf's largest economy to scale up their operations.
With both nations offer substantial markets and supportive environment for innovation, startups explore new opportunities in the Kingdom.
Dragon Oil, Turkmennebit ink MoU
Aim is to expand Dragon Oil’s investments in Turkmenistan.Dragon Oil has been engaged in oil and gas cooperation with Turkmenistan on the basis of a production sharing agreement since 2000.
The company’s primary focus is on the extraction of hydrocarbon resources in the Caspian Sea, in the Cheleken Contract Area.
Aramex partners with Bollywood film Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan
DUBAI, UAE - Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced a collaboration with the movie, Dunki...The partnership marks Aramex as the official brand partner for the movie and is a showcase of the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in India.
In a scene from the film, Shah Rukh Khan’s character receives a package from Aramex at a hotel, putting a spotlight on the brand’s global delivery services.
Global maritime trade sails into geopolitical storm
Most large international shipping companies have decided to reroute trading to avoid the Red Sea and Suez Canal through which...Maersk said Friday that it would divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea for the "foreseeable future" after Yemeni rebels attacked its merchant ships
Vessels are circumnavigating Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, which extends the journey between Asia and Europe by 10 to 20 days on average, said general manager of Ovrsea
Dubai Center for Family Businesses issues guidelines
DUBAI, UAE – The Dubai Center for Family Businesses, which operates under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has released a ‘Sample...The ‘Sample Article of Association for Family Businesses’ outlines a set of options for companies to update their contracts.
The Article of Association takes into account the requirements of family businesses who are registered as limited liability companies (LLCs).
Google Chrome begins restricting cookies in first step towards elimination
Paris, France - Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards...Cookies, small files which are used to target advertising by tracking web navigation, have recently been subject to greater regulation.
Google announced in January 2020 that it would begin eliminating third-party cookies within two years, but the start has been delayed several times.
Tesla to recall 1.6m EVs in China
China is a vital component in US-based Tesla's global layout.Problems related to assisted driving functions and door-locking systems are said to be the reason for the recall of cars
The recall also includes 7,538 imported Tesla models made between October 26, 2022 and November 16, 2023
