W Capital Real Estate Brokerage ranked the top UAE selling Agent for Deyaar Development projects in 2025 “This achievement reflects the company’s successful marketing efforts and its strategy of aligning with market demands by promoting the best residential and commercial projects in the UAE market,” said CEO, Walid Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni noted that this recognition from Deyaar Development, a …

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax USD 1130 million compared to USD 1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12%. The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing at USD 13.2 billion at year-end. The impressive results were driven by growth across …

Web Desk KARACHI: Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited’s IPO witnessed extraordinary investor demand, with applications received for 71.7 million shares through 13,013 applications, amounting to PKR 1.003 billion. This resulted in an oversubscription of approximately 9.6x. The public offering was held on 28–29 January 2026. Unprecedented retail demand led to a historic development: the public portion was increased from 25% …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Led by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Board of Directors of Etihad Rail held a meeting at the Abu Dhabi Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City to review progress across the UAE’s national rail network and the company’s readiness for the launch of passenger rail services in 2026. During the …

Karachi is set to host the FEMPACT Conference and Awards 2026, a landmark policy dialogue platform initiated by Xenab Ansari, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most influential female leaders, policymakers, corporate voices, and change-makers. The conference aims to move the national conversation on inclusion beyond dialogue into measurable action through impactful keynotes, panel discussions, and recognition of leadership driving systemic …

News Desk DUBAI: AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, announced the renewal of its motorsport partnership with Team WRT for the Asian Le Mans Series, taking place at Dubai Autodrome from 30 January to 1 February 2026. The renewed partnership follows a strong start to the 2026 endurance racing calendar, with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), Pakistan’s largest biscuit and cake manufacturer, revealed its ambition to become a regional FMCG player and explored opportunities for growth in GCC markets during Gulfood 2026. Joining industry leaders at the exhibition, Dr. Zeelaf Munir, Managing Director and CEO of EBM and Chairperson of the Pakistan Business Council, shared insights on Pakistan …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers welcomed the Honourable Trevor Jones, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, and his accompanying delegation for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening trade and promoting investment opportunities between Dubai and the Canadian province of Ontario. The visiting delegation was welcomed by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; and H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Zorah Real Estate Development Company, the joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, has signed a land acquisition agreement with Samana Real Estate Development Company, one of the leading companies in the real estate sector with diverse investments, to develop an upscale and mixed-use waterfront destination in Al Zorah City valued at …

News Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, engaged with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Central Bank of Malaysia, under a focused knowledge-sharing initiative on risk-sharing finance. On the invitation of BNM, Meezan Bank contributed as a speaker to a Programme titled “Incubation Programme on Risk-Sharing” designed for Islamic banking …