- Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's national airline on Tuesday blamed a rat for grounding a plane for three days, sparking...
The stowaway rodent was spotted enjoying the SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330 flight from the Pakistani city of Lahore on Thursday
An airline official said the plane has now resumed flights, but that the grounding had a knock-on effect on the entire schedule
- Dubai, Riyadh - Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region witnessed a remarkable surge, growing by 30%...
For the entire year of 2023, smartphone shipments in the MEA region increased by 11% YoY, reflecting an upward trend in consumer sentiment
The MEA region demonstrated the highest YoY growth globally during this period, attributed to improved economic conditions and rebounding consumer demand
- Technology, from digital platforms to AI, offers a transformative avenue for empowering women, says Isabel Neiva of Kearney Middle East...
Technology, from digital platforms to AI, offers a transformative avenue for empowering women, says Isabel Neiva of Kearney Middle East & Africa.
She adds that technology is enhancing access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities beside health and well-being for women.
- The country's banking sector emerges stronger, showcasing resilience and profitability with a notable 54.1% increase in net income, says a...
The country's banking sector emerges stronger, showcasing resilience and profitability with a notable 54.1% increase in net income, says a latest report.
Despite global economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainties, prudent risk management has positioned UAE banks for continued success, it adds.
- Brussels, Belgium - Bank customers will soon be able to transfer money across Europe within seconds after the EU adopted a...
Under the new rules, people in Europe will be able to transfer money within 10 seconds at any time of the day, including outside business hours
The law is expected to enter into force formally by April, and banks in the eurozone single currency area must allow instant payments within 18 months of that date
- TOKYO, JAPAN – Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space...
The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days and carried out scientific observations, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said.
- ABU DHABI, UAE – Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has unveiled its 2023 results, showcasing an extraordinary year of achievements and...
EDB’s flexible financing solutions and patient debt approach have significantly bolstered industrial growth.
EDB has approved $353 million in financing under the Credit Guarantee Scheme with partner banks in UAE.





















