News Desk DUBAI: The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries. Underscoring the growing importance of ATM in the global tourism landscape, international exhibitors account for 67% of companies showcased at the event, while the Middle East comprises …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai chapter of TiE Global has officially launched the sixth annual TiE Women MENA 2025 competition, an empowering initiative designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs across the region. The program runs five parallel tracks: TiE Women Emirati, TiE Women UAE, TiE Women Saudi Arabia, TiE Women Egypt, and TiE Women Rest of MENA. The …

Web Desk DUBAI: As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a new retail-tech player is emerging in Dubai to meet that moment. Hushday, the region’s first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform, has raised over AED 2 million (USD $550,000) in pre-seed funding from regional tech investors. Its ambition: …

News Desk DUBAI: During the first board meeting, Al Tayer appointed Chairman of Salik Company, Abdulmuhsen as Vice Chairman Al Tayer: We will continue advancing the company’s strategic direction. The newly elected Board of Directors of Salik held its first meeting for the new term (2025–2028), during which His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer was elected as Chairman of the Board, …

Biz Today International Report KARACHI: Mr. Ather Iqbal and Mr. Irfan Fadoo hosted an elegant dinner reception on Friday, 25 April 2025, at Khayaban-e-Sehar, DHA Karachi. The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, industrialists, and prominent businessmen, creating a vibrant evening of networking and camaraderie. The hosts warmly welcomed the guests, fostering an atmosphere of hospitality and …

News Desk KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with profit before tax of PKR 17.0bn compared to PKR 24.7bn in Q1’24. The Bank posted revenue of PKR 23.1 bn, lower by PKR 6.4bn primarily due to a sharp reduction in interest rates. This was partially offset by an increase in non-funded income and a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Mr. Raza Abbas General Manager of Karachi Marriott Hotel, along with the team, had the honor of visiting the Sindh Assembly and meeting Mr. Awais Qadir Shah, Honorable Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. Grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to strengthen ties for future collaboration. As part of Marriott in the community, …

News Desk ABU DHABI: As part of its newly launched UAE National Talent Development Strategy, Etihad Airways is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural career fair, KHUTWATY 2025—a dynamic platform designed to connect ambitious Emirati talent with a wide range of career opportunities in aviation and beyond. KHUTWATY, meaning “my step” in Arabic, is designed to foster direct …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, is set to spotlight its latest innovations in premium travel and cultural storytelling at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Headlining this year’s event is the Middle East debut of the new Crystal Business Class Suites. Designed for enhanced privacy and comfort featuring Turkish-sourced …

Empowering MEA households with X50 UC, H15 Pro, and more intelligent innovations By Raheel Rao DUBAI: Dreame Technology, a global innovator in smart home appliances, officially marks its entry into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market with the opening of its first regional flagship store at Dubai Hills Mall, alongside the debut of its strategic smart home lineup — …