By Rafiq Vayani MAKKAH/KARACHI: House of Polani has proudly set a new benchmark in Pakistan’s travel history by successfully managing the corporate group of Pharmevo, comprising 1,600 passengers, to Makkah. All arrivals were seamlessly coordinated in a single day, marking this as the largest-ever group movement from Pakistan to Makkah. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, a grand conference was held at the Hilton Convention Center, Makkah, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The Esteem Global Image Awards Middle East, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Salama Tahnoon AlNahyan, successfully took place on August 29, 2025, at the Metropolitan Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The event was executed by TCN Executive Forum. The event recognized and honored outstanding individuals and organizations that have made …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a high-level dialogue at the GCC headquarters in Riyadh to advance regional digital cooperation. The event brought together high-level officials and experts to strengthen regional digital cooperation. It also built on the momentum of the Digital Space Accelerators (DSAs), held across 2023 and 2024, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in co-organisation with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) and in collaboration with the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team, successfully convened a high-level panel discussion under the timely theme, “Advancing Circular Economy in the UAE: Innovations, Strategies and Industry Collaboration.” Hosted by Stella Di Mare – Dubai Marina Hotel, the event brought together a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, world-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor’s leading luxury brands are setting a new standard for sound across Fairmont’s 96 hotels and resorts globally through a newly curated partnership with Devialet. The global leader in luxury sound technology will further elevate Fairmont’s signature guest experience, with cutting-edge audio innovation. Serving as the exclusive …

News Desk DUBAI: Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast, continues to redefine standards in the electric mobility space with the VF 8, now backed by one of the most comprehensive aftersales policies available in the UAE. With a remarkable 10-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty and a 10-year unlimited mileage battery warranty, VinFast is not just selling cars. It is delivering long-term confidence, …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, proudly announces the arrival of its 15th aircraft, a brand-new Airbus A321neo, named “Barr Al Hikman” after the famous coastal area located in the Sultanate of Oman, often referred to as the Maldives of the Middle East, known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al Khonji, Chairman of SalamAir, said: …

News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan “NBP” “the Bank” met yesterday to approve the interim condensed financial statements of the Bank for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. Delivering another period of strong performance, the Bank reported a total income of PKR 157.1 Bn, reflecting an increase of PKR 58 Bn or 58.4% over …

News Desk DUBAI: The UAE’s tourism industry continues to surge in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. According to insights from Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, increasing visitor numbers and growing demand for premium, experience-led travel are reshaping traveller behaviour and pushing brands to rethink their approach to advertising. Tourism …

Khalifa University of Science and Technology will host the AI Futures Summit: Empowering Higher Education on 24–25 September 2025, bringing together experts from academia, government, and industry to examine the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping higher education. The UAE is not just adapting to AI. It is creating the conditions for others to do so. The AI Futures …