Eligible businesses avail free and subsidized business advisory DUBAI: Dubai-based business advisory firm Titan Partners International has announced the launch of Back-To-Growth, the first-of-a-kind corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, solopreneurs, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the UAE recover from the business challenges created by recent regional geopolitical disruptions. The initiative reflects Titan’s …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: ARMAF, the global fragrance powerhouse behind one of the world’s most celebrated fragrance collections, proudly announces acclaimed actor, producer and entrepreneur John Abraham as the Global Brand Ambassador for Club De Nuit Intense Overdose. The partnership will make its worldwide debut through a cinematic television commercial (TVC), introducing the boldest chapter yet in the iconic Club …

DUBAI: W Capital Real Estate Brokerage, led by Chairman Walid Al Zarooni, has been recognized by Reef Developments with the “Top Sales Agency” award in recognition of the company’s outstanding sales performance and its success in marketing the developer’s projects. The award reflects W Capital’s growing position in Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector, built on strong partnerships with leading developers, …

KARACHI: Deluxe Holidays has proudly announced the opening of its new Deluxe Travel Shop at Balad Trade Center 2, 114 Alamgir Road, Bahadurabad, Karachi, further strengthening its commitment to delivering world-class travel solutions under one roof. The new branch offers a comprehensive range of services, including domestic and international flight bookings, hotel reservations, customized Pakistan and international tour packages, Umrah …

News Desk DUBAI: Arab Bank Group reported positive results during the first half of 2026, with 7% increase in net income after tax reaching $570.9 million as compared to $535.3 million for the same period last year. The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $13.5 billion. The Group’s Assets grew by 7% to reach $80.3 …

An internal initiative honouring the professional growth journey of Emirati employees and strengthening the partnership between leadership and national talent DUBAI: When a Group CEO sits down for an open conversation with Emirati employees, answering their questions directly in a podcast-style format, the message goes well beyond that of a typical internal event. This is what unfolded at “Al Barzaa …

News Desk RIYADH: The World Gold Council’s Q2 2026 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total gold demand1 was flat year-on-year at 1,269t, as the gold price eased from the record highs seen at the start of 2026. This pushed demand for H1 2% higher year-on-year to an estimated 2,522t worth US$380bn. Investment in gold ETFs, bars and coins dropped …

News Desk KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited (the “Company”), one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging films, has announced its planned expansion into Europe through the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Portugal. The proposed subsidiary will be incorporated by IPAK Connect Packaging Materials Trading FZCO (“IPAK Connect”), the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary based in Dubai, United Arab …

The new term will introduce TiE Fellows, reshape youth entrepreneurship support and deepen mentor and investor engagement By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TiE Dubai, the regional chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the global network fostering entrepreneurship, has announced the appointment of its new board for 2026 – 2027 and new plans to give founders across the UAE and wider MENA …

DUBAI: Dubai Lynx, MENA’s leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced Elda Choucair, CEO, Omnicom Media Middle East and Africa (MENA), as its 2026 Advertising Person of the Year. One of Dubai Lynx’s highest honours, the Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to MENA’s advertising industry in the past year. Speaking about the Award, Philip Thomas, …