Emirates has become the first airline to reach one million followers on Instagram. The Dubai-based carrier launched its account on the photo and video sharing platform in November 2013 and in less than three years has collected over 5.8 million likes. Its other online achievements include becoming the first airline to hit 500,000 followers on LinkedIn. Emirates now has a combined social media community size of 11 million users across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Instagram.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit, taking place in New Delhi.
India AI summit stumbles as Bill Gates pulls out, chaos mounts
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and delegate complaints over traffic disruptions.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Uber plans to roll out its delivery business into seven new European countries this year, as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
UAE authorities have stepped up market monitoring and supply chain coordination ahead of Ramadan to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and stable prices.
Taxi drivers, delivery riders and workers are the focus of a new Ramadan road safety drive in Dubai, aimed at reducing accidents during the holy month.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties with France during talks with President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
The UAE has sent urgent humanitarian aid, including shelter supplies, essential food items, medical supplies and cholera vaccines, to help thousands of people displaced by the severe flooding in Mozambique recently.
