News Desk DUBAI: dnata has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Dubai Basketball, becoming a Founding Partner of the city’s first professional basketball franchise. The deal represents dnata’s first major sports sponsorship and places the company’s brand at the centre of one of the most ambitious sporting projects in the region. With Dubai Basketball preparing for both the prestigious EuroLeague, …

DUBAI: The Postal Sector Regulatory Committee organised a ‘Customer Council’ session as part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme. The Council reviewed the feedback and proposals put forth by the attendees, reviewing key challenges and opportunities, strengthening public–private partnerships, and formulating ideas and recommendations that offer practical solutions to streamline procedures and eliminate unnecessary compliance requirements, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its twice-weekly service to Chișinăuyesterday, becoming the only UAE carrier to offer direct flights to Moldova. With the start of flights to Chișinău,this reflects the carrier’s commitment to opening up underserved markets as it continues to expand its network in Europe. Touching down at International Airport “Eugen Doga” Chișinău(RMO), the inaugural …

Web Desk KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, through its Islamic banking division, has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA): Best Bank for Islamic Window Business and Excellence in Shari’ah Assurance. These global recognitions reflect the Bank’s consistent growth, innovation, and strong dedication to Shari’ah compliance, placing the …

News Desk JEDDAH: Unilever today inaugurated its new deodorant production lines at its Binzagr Unilever Limited (BUL) factory in Jeddah. The inauguration was attended by H.E. Eng. Abdulaziz bin Majed Al-Ahmadi, Deputy Minister for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and several representatives from government and industry, including the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: GFS Developments has announced the launch of Coventry Residence, a new residential project located in Dubai Industrial City, adding to the city’s growing pipeline of affordable housing developments. The project, which is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2027, is set to deliver a total of 163 units, comprising 145 studios and 18 one-bedroom …

Fiji Airways are incredibly proud to be recognised amongst the world’s very best – APEX World Class airline by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), one of the highest global honours in aviation with only 10 airlines worldwide receiving this accolade. CEO & Managing Director, André Viljoen, was in attendance to accept the award, which celebrates our commitment to excellence across …

Web Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has partnered with Reflex Angelo, the global Italian luxury furniture brand, to provide Pininfarina branded furniture able to enhance the one of a kind living experience at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, the developer’s flagship project in Dubai. This collaboration marks Reflex Angelo’s debut partnership with a real estate developer …

News Desk BERLIN/ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during its official delegation’s visit to Berlin. The agreement sets the stage for stronger economic and investment collaboration between the business communities of the United Arab Emirates and Germany, reinforcing long-term institutional partnerships …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 officially opened at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, bringing together senior government officials, global business leaders, and HR professionals from across the region and beyond. Under the theme ‘Shape the Future of Work!’, the two-day event focuses on redefining HR and business leadership amid rapid digital transformation. The annual event …