News Desk DUBAI: A German national and an Indian national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Manfred Schmidt, a 59-year-old German national based in Marktl, Germany became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 536 …

News Desk DUBAI: A Birmingham-led research project will aim to detect biological threats before they spread, using AI-driven metagenomic surveillance at Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest international travel hubs. The research project has recently been awarded a Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) grant of AED 1.5 million and will combine genomics, artificial intelligence and biosecurity analytics …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Third‑year Design students at the American University in Dubai (AUD), Interior Design Department, class IDES 392 Smart Design along with their Mentors: Professor Annamaria Lambri, Chair of the AUD Interior Design Department and Dr. Poupak Parvaresh, AUD Assistant Professor of Interior Design, gained a rare, high‑impact insight into global design leadership in a workshop hosted by …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Following the announcement of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been developed with a clear focus on how people live, work and travel across the UAE today, offering a modern, comfortable and reliable …

News Desk Evok Collection announces the appointment of Aya Hanova as Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, she oversees all group operations, property performance, service-excellence standards and development projects. An international luxury-hospitality executive, Aya Hanova brings over 18 years’ experience gained within leading five-star hotels across Europe and the Middle East. A graduate in hospitality management in Paris, she …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) welcomes the Sindh Cabinet’s approval of the Chairman and Members of the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA), established under the Sindh Regulation of Electric Power Services Act, 2023. President BQATI, Shakil Ashfaq, stated that the establishment of SEPRA marks a significant milestone that will enable Sindh …

Annual revenue climbs to PKR 120 billion Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced its consolidated annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. PTCL recorded strong YoY revenue growth, maintaining its position as Pakistan’s premier integrated telecom and ICT services provider. Financial Highlights •        Consolidated revenue increased by 12% on …

News Desk BROOMFIELD, Colo: Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations, today announced the findings of its new multinational report, From Adoption to Accountability: The New Economics of AI in Cybersecurity. Based on a survey of 750 IT decision-makers responsible for security in organizations with 500+ employees across 12 countries, the research reveals a critical paradox. …

Foldable smartphones have redefined design and user interaction, yet a persistent challenge has remained: balancing an ultra-slim, elegant profile with a powerful, uncompromised camera system. Users have long been forced to choose between portability and professional-grade photography. With the HUAWEI Mate X7, that trade-off becomes a thing of the past. As a pioneer in both cutting-edge foldable technology and mobile …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/OSAKA: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026 in the category of “Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design,” presented by the German Design Council. Under the theme Earth to Ether, the Pavilion brought together material, craft and storytelling, welcoming visitors into a spatial experience. Where …