By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Karachi Marriott Hotel had the honor of welcoming senior corporate leadership from Marriott International. The distinguished delegation included Michel Nader, Regional Vice President, Middle East (Dubai Regional Office), and Salim Ait Kaci, Senior Director, Owner & Partner Relations (EMEA Headquarters, London). Hosted by Raza Abbas, General Manager, the visit marked a landmark moment – a maiden field visit that …

News Desk DUBAI: Grandiose, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the Ghassan Aboud Holding, supported by Microsoft technology, today announced the launch of GrandChef, an AI-powered chef designed to help customers build their carts smarter based on recipes, dietary preferences, and cooking inspirations. Currently rolling out in the newest versions of …

Sport Desk DUBAI: This year’s OMEGA Masters has reached its conclusion in Switzerland, with Thriston Lawrence claiming the winner’s trophy. The player from South Africa finished at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday, ahead of some very impressive competition, which included OMEGA’s own golfing ambassadors Miguel Angel Jiménez, Matt Wallace, Rasmus Hojgaard, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Danny Willett. Raynald Aeschlimann, …

News Desk DUBAI: Deep Dive Dubai has unveiled its newest attraction for experience seekers with the launch of Sunken City Walk. The guided underwater activity invites guests to step into a cinematic cityscape filled with surreal details. From an underwater swing and motorbike to a café table that looks straight out of a movie scene, this is Dubai’s latest must-try …

Web Desk DUBAI: The AI Academy, a regional hub for executive education and leadership in artificial intelligence, has opened early applications for its Executive Program for Chief AI Officer (CAIO). The AI Academy was first unveiled at the prestigious Machines Can See 2025 summit in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Chairman of Windmills, Mr. Bilal Moti, MRICS, participated in the ICAI Abu Dhabi event, presenting an in-depth Real Estate Performance Review – H1 2025. In his address, Mr. Moti shared valuable perspectives on UAE property market trends, covering transaction activity, financing patterns, pricing shifts, rental performance, and the outlook for future supply. He highlighted …

News Desk DUBAI: ROCKWOOL, the global leader in stone wool insulation, has selected Swisslog to deliver a fully automated high-bay warehouse (HBW) at its production facility in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. This strategic investment marks a significant step in ROCKWOOL’s global initiative to modernize its logistics infrastructure and reduce reliance on manual operations. With over 42 manufacturing facilities across …

News Desk DUBAI: The opening day of the 5th PPP MENA Forum at Jumeirah Emirates Towers brought together regional leaders, government officials, and private sector executives to chart the future of public-private partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1965692023551537164?t=3s9w_WMsEZ3VoFqwFROIqg&s=19 Proceedings began with Chairman’s Opening Remarks by Nasser Massoud, Founder and Managing Director of Concept Realisation and Chair of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Arabia CSR Network is honoured to announce Sarah Shaw, CEO of Majra – National CSR Fund, as a Keynote Speaker for Day One of the 13th Cycle of the Global Sustainability & CSR Forum, scheduled for October 8–9, 2025 at Dubai Chambers. Ms. Shaw leads Majra, a purpose-driven federal entity committed to advancing impactful and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a new strategic interline agreement with TAROM, Romania’s flagship carrier, offering its passengers seamless access to 15 destinations across TAROM’s network via Bucharest International Airport (OTP). Through the agreement, flydubai customers will have more options for travel between the UAE, Romania and beyond to destinations on TAROM’s domestic and international …