Web Desk DUBAI: Elemental Developments, the new venture from Hazza Zaal, CEO of Al Barari, announces the limited public release of Elemental 22 — a visionary residential concept that brings the essence of meaningful living to the heart of the city. In a city known for fast-paced transactions, Elemental 22 takes a more thoughtful path — one that values intention …

News Desk DUBAI: World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is reinforcing its commitment to net-positive tourism and hospitality by renewing its academic research partnership with Nova School of Business & Economics, Lisbon. As part of the collaboration, students from Nova SBE’s Sustainable Business programme will take an active role in the judging process of the 2025 Awards. They will implement a series …

When it comes to finding the perfect lunch spot in Dubai Mall, there are countless options — but none quite like Amaya Dubai. Tucked away in a chic corner of the Fashion Avenue extension, this stylish restaurant isn’t just another pretty place with a view (though its direct Burj Khalifa panorama is undeniably jaw-dropping). Amaya brings together a well-curated lunch …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. …

News Desk KARACHI: inDrive, the global peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform, has achieved its highest-ever growth in Pakistan’s delivery services during March 2025, with a record-breaking surge in demand during the week of Eid. As families gathered for iftars, shared Eid gifts, and businesses prepared for one of the busiest retail periods of the year, inDrive was there to support …

Biz Today International Report KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) and Sparks Business Club have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the highly anticipated Tamiirat Property & Lifestyle Expo – Business Summit 2025, set to take place at the Marquee, PC Hotel Karachi. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Owais Thanvi, Chairman-South Region, ABAD, and Abdul Razzak …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, welcomed a high-level delegation from Malaysia to its Head Office in Karachi in a landmark visit aimed at studying Meezan Bank’s successful Islamic banking model. The visit, which included senior officer from Malaysia’s key financial institutions, marks a historic first for Pakistan, as Meezan Bank was selected as …

News Desk DUBAI: Swank Development, a leading European real estate developer, unveiled its highly anticipated residential project “Selora Residences” in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Meydan. This luxurious project features an exclusive residential community consisting of 30 standalone villas between four to six bedrooms, with prices starting at 9.1M AED. Each unit is carefully designed to embody serenity, comfort, and sophistication. …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of turbulence and plot the smoothest and most efficient …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Sparklo, a cleantech company building the Middle East’s most accessible smart recycling ecosystem, and Mai Dubai, the leading bottled water company in the UAE, have signed a strategic agreement to promote recycling and support sustainable consumer behaviour. The agreement outlines a joint initiative to install 30 AI-powered Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) – also known as Sparklomats …