DUBAI: With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates has handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations. These figures mark a 3.7% increase in total bags on last year. Despite its complex operation, …

Biz Today International Report DUBAI: Aqsa Waqas, a distinguished professional content writer, counselor, educationist, teacher trainer, senior directress, and devoted mother of two, was honored with an Appreciation Award at the Biz Today International Lifestyle Awards on Thursday, 8th May, 2025 at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. In addition to receiving the award, Aqsa Waqas took on the role of Master of Ceremony, skillfully hosting …

Peak of Success | Global Recognition Biz Today International Report DUBAI: In a prestigious ceremony held at the Karachi Marriott Hotel, renowned real estate visionary Mr. Danish Qureshi was honored with the Biz Today International Lifestyle Award for his remarkable investments totaling 2,500 Crores in landmark projects including Emaar, HMR, and The Mangrove. The award was presented by His Excellency …

News Desk AMMAN: S&P has announced on 8 May that it has raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Company) and its $500 million notes outstanding due July 9, 2025, issued out of Hikma Finance USA LLC, to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. S&P said its rating action reflects Hikma’s good business momentum and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Adding yet another feather to its cap, the Ministry of Finance has clinched three Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards 2025 from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The awards were in recognition of the Ministry’s leading practices in procurement and supply chain management within the government’s digital procurement system. The achievement has …

News Desk DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inspected the state-of-the-art 132/11 kV digital substation (Nad Hessa), which has been designed to meet the growing demand for energy while setting new standards in digital optimisation and sustainability. The substation utilises advanced technologies in control systems, digital communications, cyber security …

ABU DHABI: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote a culture of human rights across the United Arab Emirates, the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) conducted an introductory visit to the Umm Al Quwain Police General Headquarters. His Excellency Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Quwain Police, received the …

News Desk DUBAI: Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, an IMI company and the leading English-language news outlet from the Middle East, has been awarded the Excellence in Media Award at the Annual May Chidiac Foundation Media Awards held last night in Dubai. Throughout her distinguished career, Mina has and continues to play a pivotal role in elevating news coverage regionally and …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: In a landmark move for ethical finance and fintech advancement, O Gold, the UAE’s leading digital gold investment platform, has partnered with Mawarid Finance, a premier UAE-based Shariah-compliant financial institution established in 2006, to jointly develop and launch the region’s first Shariah-compliant prepaid card backed by physical gold. Founded to democratize access to precious metals, O …

DOHA: This May, Jamavar Doha, the Michelin-starred jewel of Indian fine dining in Qatar, invites guests to embark on a culinary journey across India with its limited-time Alphonso Mango Feasting Menu. Created as an ode to the beloved king of fruits, this seasonal feast brings together the bold flavours, heritage, and artistry of regional Indian cuisines. Curated by Culinary Director …