By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: What started with a dream and a dining table is now one of the GCC’s leading boutique communications agencies. Boldly stepping into its 10th year, SOCIATE Communications is thrilled to mark this significant milestone. Delivering high-impact PR and marketing solutions across the GCC, SOCIATE Communications has grown from a one-woman team, founded by entrepreneur Rosa Bullock, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Valor Hospitality Partners, the globally renowned full-service hotel management company, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Al Feroz Group, a premier real estate developer, are pleased to announce the signing of Pullman Karachi Brentwood Tower, Pakistan’s first Pullman-branded hotel, set to open in 2028. This landmark collaboration brings together Valor’s operational excellence, Accor’s global brand leadership, and …

News Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, revealing changing expectations among Dubai’s premium real estate purchasers. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in H1 2025, the analysis provides a snapshot of how high-net-worth individuals (HWNI) are navigating the city’s residential market. Key Buyer PrioritiesThe report shows that …

By Rafiq Vayani CAIRO: INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding and one of the UAE’s leading organizers of specialized events, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA) during the fourth edition of Africa Health ExCon 2025, the continent’s largest healthcare event, held under the patronage …

In June 2025, Standard Chartered Pakistan received two prestigious awards for its exceptional work in Diversity & Inclusion. The Bank was honoured with the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Diamond Recognition Award by the Employer’s Federation of Pakistan, acknowledging its dedication to creating a gender-inclusive workspace. Additionally, SC Pakistan was recognized for its excellence in Best Accessible Documentation, Employment for …

As the UAE continues to nurture a new wave of ambitious, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, mobility choices are rapidly evolving to match their dynamic lifestyles. VinFast VF 8 is a premium all-electric SUV that blends intelligent features, eye-catching design, and long-term reliability, making it the perfect companion for the nation’s next generation of business leaders. With the UAE ranked among the top …

News Desk DUBAI: Royaloak Furniture, one of India’s largest organised furniture retail chains, has announced its entry into the UAE market as part of a broader international expansion strategy. With an operational history spanning over 15 years and a customer base exceeding 5 million, the brand has opened three stores in the UAE—located in RAK Mall (Ras Al Khaimah), Lulu …

Web Desk DUBAI: Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE’s largest remittance and foreign exchange company and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, is proud to announce the digital issuance of its popular prepaid cards, the TravelCard and FlexiblePay cards. This initiative promotes financial inclusion and supports the UAE’s vision of fostering a cashless economy. Customers can now obtain these …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing …

News Desk SHARJAH: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, and H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, graced the 4th Mango Festival held at the Expo Hall in Khorkafan. For the first time, Pakistan participated in the Khorkafan Mango Festival, showcasing the country’s rich and diverse varieties of mangoes. The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah set …