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Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
RAKEZ, Pioneer Asset Management cooperate to expand wealth planning support
RAS AL KHAIMAH - Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) entered a strategic partnership with Pioneer Asset Management, a leading and independent wealth advisory firm, to enhance the financial planning support available to its clients. Under this agreement, RAKEZ will refer businesses and individuals seeking expert wealth management and estate planning services to Pioneer, which will deliver personalised advisory solutions in full compliance with the UAE financial regulations. In addition to tailored advice, RAKEZ clients will gain access to secure offshore investment accounts, comprehensive estate and succession planning, and fully insured wealth platforms offering structured portfolios with competitive target returns. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mohammed Kutyba, Director of Value Added Services at RAKEZ, and Guneet Pal Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Pioneer Asset Management, at Compass Coworking Centre. With 22 years of experience serving high-net-worth individuals globally, Pioneer Asset Management is headquartered in the UAE and has a strong presence across the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Europe. The firm is known for its client-first philosophy and bespoke approach to wealth creation and preservation. This collaboration marks a strategic step in RAKEZ's ongoing efforts to build a holistic support system for its community of entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. By aligning with one of the region's most trusted financial advisory firms, RAKEZ is enhancing its suite of services to help clients safeguard their assets, plan wisely, and grow sustainably.


Arab News
19-07-2025
- General
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Birds of India'
Authors: RICHARD GRIMMETT, CAROL INSKIPP, AND TIM INSKIPP The best field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is now even better. Thoroughly updated and substantially expanded, this third edition of 'Birds of India' features revised color plates, text, and distribution maps, and 64 more pages than the previous edition. Comprehensive and definitive, this is an indispensable guide for anyone birding in this part of the world.


CTV News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Air India crash renews scrutiny into Boeing's troubling safety record
Watch The crash of a Boeing 787 in India has renewed scrutiny into the operations and safety record of the American aircraft company. Adrian Ghobrial explains.


Bloomberg
04-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Global Carriers Pile on India Capacity as US-Europe Traffic Drops
The skies above India are about to get a lot busier as international carriers add more routes to the world's most-populated nation to make up for tepid transatlantic demand that's come under pressure from global economic uncertainties. Foreign airlines and the biggest Indian operators announced a range of plans at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in New Delhi this week to start or increase services to and from the South Asian nation. Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to begin non-stop services from its hub in Atlanta to New Delhi, and the airline also announced a code-sharing pact with low-cost specialist IndiGo, alongside partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Intelsat Wins India Approval for Direct Broadcast Services
Landmark approval enables Intelsat to expand broadcast media services across Indian subcontinent and around the world MCLEAN, Va., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, became one of the first foreign satellite operators to receive approval from the Indian government to provide extensive satellite coverage directly to India's broadcast media companies, a significant regulatory achievement that puts Intelsat on an accelerated path to offering new services and further India investment. The company has secured authorization for four geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over India: IS-17, IS-20, IS-36 and IS-39 satellites. The approved satellite fleet will primarily serve India's dynamic broadcast media industry, enabling enhanced content delivery and distribution capabilities across the subcontinent and from India to other regions of the world. This regulatory milestone underscores Intelsat's commitment to expanding its presence in India and fostering technological advancement in the region. "This approval represents a significant step forward in Intelsat's contribution to India's space commerce sector, a source of great national pride," said Gaurav Kharod, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Intelsat. "Our extensive satellite network with four satellites covering the region will provide Indian broadcasters with reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions that meet their evolving needs. This authorization enables us to better serve our customers and contribute to India's growing media landscape." Following the authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Intelsat won new business from three of India's largest media companies. This new and expanded service will see Intelsat deliver the full portfolio of media content to viewers in India. About Intelsat Intelsat's global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO and commercial customers through the company's next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world's largest and most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate and coexist. Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry "firsts" in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges Intelsat team members now have their sights on the "next firsts" in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry. Follow Us on Social Media: LinkedIn = Instagram = YouTube = View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Melissa Longo - +1 240-308-1881