Zoom rolls out new agentic AI offerings to save time and drive connections

Zoom AI Companion now connects with 16 third-party apps, including ServiceNow, Jira, Salesforce, Asana, and Box, to complete tasks and orchestrate agents Custom AI Companion add-on is now available to online customers, delivering extended capabilities, including AI meeting summaries across top meeting platforms and customized meeting summaries Zoom expands core AI Companion capabilities, including real-time call questions, voice recorder for in-person meetings, and meeting agenda creation, included at no additional cost with paid Zoom licenses July 2025 — Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today delivered new agentic AI capabilities to help users complete tasks across platforms and save time during the work day. With the Custom AI Companion add-on, Zoom AI ......read more

Driving the future with customer choice: GM brings global innovation to the Middle East

GM’s global scale and strategic investments bring more technology, faster, to customers around the world Middle East media experience Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac’s leading EV range and hands-free driving at GM’s global headquarters Advanced driver-assistance systems, next-gen battery chemistry, artificial intelligence and software-defined vehicles are shaping the cars of the future — today Middle East, 15th July, 2025: Customer choice and preferences drive the transformational investments that General Motors is making to deliver safer, smarter, and cleaner vehicles GM Middle East hosted representatives from the region at the heart of its global operations in Detroit, Michigan. This offered them an inside look at the laboratories and state-of-the-art ......read more

Ardee Announces Sales Launch of AED 70 Million Super Mansions at Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island

Dubai, UAE – 25 June 2025: Ardee has officially launched the sale for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island, its flagship branded residential project in partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, during a high-profile Broker Event in Dubai. The development features 523 luxury residences, including beachfront apartments, townhouses, and villas ranging from one to six bedrooms, with prices starting at AED 2.49 million.   As part of the launch, Ardee also unveiled its ultra-exclusive Sea Villas, the most prestigious homes within the development. Priced from AED 70 million, these exceptional homes offer expansive floorplans of approximately 1,850 m² and beyond, luxury amenities, unobstructed sea views, private beach cabanas, and dedicated basement parking, ......read more

Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and Colombo

With Emirates’ ever-expanding network of points offering Premium Economy, Maldives-bound holiday makers can book signature experience for the entire journey; services with Premium Economy increase to 3 daily flights Premium Economy offering to roll out on flights to Colombo and operated by a retrofitted Boeing 777 on 18 July; to complement daily flights on the A350 aircraft, also offering Premium Economy Dubai, UAE – 10 July 2025: In its commitment to offering the best in-class products to customers travelling to and from the Maldives, Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé. Services on the enhanced aircraft, featuring newly configured and refreshed cabins throughout, include the ......read more

Al Masaood Automobiles Offers Exclusive First Look at 2026 Nissan Patrol NISMO Following World Premiere

Abu Dhabi, 10 July 2025: Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Al Dhafra Region, hosted an exclusive customer preview last week, becoming the first dealership globally to showcase the 2026 Nissan Patrol NISMO in its showrooms following the model’s official world premiere in the UAE. Held across the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain showrooms, the preview offered customers early access to two of Nissan’s most anticipated performance icons, the 2026 Patrol NISMO and Z NISMO, sparking exceptional interest across the capital. The response was immediate, with a fivefold increase in footfall and a 150% surge in Patrol NISMO bookings, highlighting the immense popularity of the NISMO brand. Rooted in motorsport heritage, the ......read more

Tomorrow Takes Flight: The Emirates Group showcases collaborative sustainability initiatives in aviation

Dubai, UAE - 4 July 2025: The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase. The exhibition echoed the international organisation’s mission to reduce single-use plastic products, spotlighting Emirates’ and dnata’s efforts and approach to ‘Consuming Responsibly’ through sourcing, reusing, repurposing, and reducing plastic and other materials. This year’s exhibition showcased initiatives that are driving impact across the organisation, including projects at both Emirates and dnata being implemented with like-minded partners and across departments and businesses like engineering, catering, ......read more

Emirates SkyCargo doubles down on providing exceptional customer experience

Emirates SkyCargo formalised its commitment by signing a Service Quality Agreement with Kuehne+Nagel Dubai, UAE, 03 June 2025 – As the industry navigates evolving trade patterns, commitment to an exceptional customer experience has never been more important. Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, is doubling down on providing a world-class experience to its customers, by tracking metrics that demonstrate the airline’s role as a trusted and reliable partner for global trade. As a member of IATA’s Cargo iQ since 2018, Emirates SkyCargo follows a longstanding data-driven performance management roadmap to measure and quantify performance to its customers and partners. Reporting on over 90% of shipments across its network, ......read more

The Emirates A350 begins regular operations to Muscat

Dubai/Muscat, 3 July 2025: Emirates’ highly anticipated Airbus A350 is now a regular sight at Muscat International Airport, with the start of regular daily services between Dubai and Muscat. The deployment of the next-generation aircraft, originally slated for 1 July, was brought forward by a week. The aircraft operates flight EK 866, which departs Dubai at 2:15 am and arrives in Muscat at 3:30 am. The return leg, EK 867 departs Muscat at 4:40 am and lands in Dubai at 5:55 am, perfectly timed to help customers connect for their flights to destinations in Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia. * The three-class aircraft offers 312 seats with 32 lie-flat seats in Business Class arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, 21 Premium Economy seats in a comfortable 2-3-2 setup, and 259 spacious ......read more

Google launches Veo 3 on Gemini in the Middle East and North Africa

Google AI Pro subscribers can now create videos using the latest model on Gemini Dubai, UAE - July 3 - Google announced today the launch of Veo 3, Google’s state-of-the-art video generation model that enables people to bring their creative vision to life through a mesmerising combination of visuals and sound. Veo 3 is now accessible to all Google AI Pro subscribers across the region.  With Veo 3 now built into the Gemini app, people can write the scene they want to watch. This description is called a “prompt” and with it, Veo 3 will whip up a custom eight-second video complete with sound, dialogue and music, at 720p output.   Veo 3 was released at Google’s annual event for developers, Google I/O, last May. Veo 3 lets users add sound effects, ......read more

flydubai breaks ground on new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South

The carrier's new Aircraft Maintenance Centre reflects its commitment to investing in its inhouse capabilities and supporting Dubai's international aviation hub   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 July 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier's growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings. The construction of the Aircraft Maintenance Centre underscores flydubai's dedication to strengthening its inhouse capabilities ......read more

Dubai Airports hosts guided travel simulation experience for children with autism spectrum disorder under Al Jalila ...

Dubai, UAE, 2 July 2025: Dubai Airports organized a guided travel simulation experience at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for a group of children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in the Ta'alouf Programme. The programme is run by Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. The experience aimed to boost the children's self-confidence and prepare them and their families to travel with ease and peace of mind. The Ta'alouf Programme, which Al Jalila Foundation launched 13 years ago, serves as a vital pillar in empowering families of people of determination and educators. It equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to understand children's behavioural, psychological and educational needs. The programme supports the integration of people of ......read more

Emirates arrives in Shenzhen

Dubai, UAE, 2 July 2025: Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, marking the airline’s fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. Emirates inaugural flight, EK328, touched down at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on 1 July, receiving a warm welcome from distinguished guests and media partners on arrival. Passengers who flew on the inaugural flight from Dubai received special gifts and certificates to commemorate the occasion. Emirates now offers 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen – providing passengers and businesses with enhanced connectivity and travel options in and out of Chinese mainland. Operated by a ......read more

Emirates layers on retrofitted aircraft with latest product, including Premium Economy to more cities

Airline also expanding schedules to Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires this winter Upgrades A380 services to Singapore, Shanghai and Zurich in response to growing demand Dubai, UAE, 1 July 2025: Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments. Emirates’ latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly retrofitted aircraft deployments are in response to increased demand across the airline’s network and offer opportunities for more customers to enjoy the airline’s signature onboard experience, especially its highly acclaimed Premium Economy ......read more

VinFast VF 8: The Premium Electric SUV Empowering a New Generation of Entrepreneurs in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – As the UAE continues to nurture a new wave of ambitious, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, mobility choices are rapidly evolving to match their dynamic lifestyles. VinFast VF 8 is a premium all-electric SUV that blends intelligent features, eye-catching design, and long-term reliability, making it the perfect companion for the nation’s next generation of business leaders. With the UAE ranked among the top countries globally for entrepreneurship and digital innovation young professionals are seeking vehicles that not only get them from A to B but also reflect their identity, support their productivity, and align with sustainable values. In today’s era, entrepreneurs value mobility solutions that are smart, sustainable, and expressive—qualities deeply ......read more

SalamAir Partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to Enhance Aviation Security with Next-Generation Risk Intelligence

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has signed a landmark four-year agreement with Osprey Flight Solutions, appointing them as the airline’s Aviation Security Risk Intelligence Provider. This strategic partnership underscores SalamAir’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure operational safety and security across its expanding network. As a forward-thinking airline, SalamAir continues to lead the way in adopting innovative solutions that set new standards in aviation risk management. By integrating Osprey’s next-generation data-led risk intelligence platform, SalamAir enhances its capabilities to proactively manage global security risks in real time, reinforcing the airline’s focus on security, safety, efficiency, and ......read more