Sport Desk DUBAI: The GBP 125,000 Group Two Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes stood out at the two-day Dubai Duty Free International Weekend attracting a field of eight two-year-olds, all with Classic hopes for next season. The race commemorated the late and popular jockey Geoff Lewis who died last month aged 89 and rode Mill Reef to victory in …

Web Desk DUBAI: Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2025 will open its doors this month, bringing together more than 180 organisations committed to empowering Emirati talent with career pathways and skills for a fast-changing job market. This year’s edition introduces Pod exhibitors for the first time – 14 compact 2m x 2m counters designed to make it easier for companies to engage …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, unveiled key data from its latest report on travel and hospitality trends in emerging markets at its flagship event, Yango Ads Live: The Next Destination. According to the findings, 48% of surveyed travellers are influenced by targeted ad campaigns when choosing destinations, highlighting the growing impact of data-driven marketing …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: At The Wok Hei, ZaikaBook hosted its first-ever Meet & Greet event recently, which was attended by Karachi’s top chefs, dignitaries of the culinary industry, members of the business community, and well-known personalities. The event introduced ZaikaBook’s mission and vision while presenting it as a unique culinary platform for the younger generation, aspiring chefs, and home-based …

News Desk DUBAI: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, has officially unveiled the dedicated experience centre for the world’s first MANSORY Residences, a landmark ultra-luxury project in partnership with the globally renowned automotive design icon MANSORY. The bespoke experience centre is located along Ras Al Khor Road, set against the striking backdrop of the Ras Al …

By Rafiq Vayani JOHANNESBURG: Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin. Johannesburg …

SHARJAH: Sharjah hosted the 18th edition of the World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The event was held from September 15 – 17 at Expo …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: On 17 September 2025, Mrs. Wan Zetti Rafina binti Wan Mohamad Zuki, the newly arrived Immigration Attaché at the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad, paid a courtesy call on High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan. During the meeting, Mrs. Wan Zetti Rafina conveyed her appreciation for the warm welcome …

RIYADH: MENAP-based fintech ABHI and TRAY, a leading cloud-based POS and business management platform in the Kingdom, have joined forces to introduce Earned Wage Access services for the fast-growing F&B sector. Earned Wage Access is a financial solution that allows employees to withdraw a portion of their earned salary anytime before payday, eliminating the need to wait until the end …

Event highlights include book talk on ethics in corporate life and exclusive reveal of author’s upcoming book Smart But Wrong By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully hosted a thought-provoking edition of its Book Forum on Friday, 19 September, 2025 at ICAP House, Karachi, featuring UAE-based finance leader, trainer, and award-winning author Asma Jan …