By Sherpa Communications When it comes to running a small or medium-sized business, the pressure to keep moving forward rarely eases. Limited resources, increasing competition, and constantly shifting customer expectations can make it feel like you are always catching up. If that sounds familiar, it is worth saying clearly: you are not alone. Despite these challenges, SMEs remain the backbone …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The World Business Forum (WBF) UAE Chapter hosted an exclusive networking dinner on Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at B&B Restaurant, bringing together prominent members of the business community for an evening of collaboration and engagement. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ghasem Aboo Ahmad, who shared valuable insights and appreciated the platform’s efforts in fostering …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. …

botim money cards expand financial inclusion, available with no minimum salary DUBAI: botim money, the financial services arm of botim has expanded its collaboration with Mastercard to power the next phase of its card issuance journey, supporting growth and digital-first payments. Building on more than two years of issuing Mastercard cards, the expanded agreement establishes a long-term strategic vision and a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop today announced the launch of the Tamayaz Millionaire Campaign, designed to transform everyday grocery shopping into an opportunity to win big. Running over six months, the campaign will create 30 millionaires in Tamayaz Points throughout 2026, with one winner announced every Monday under the theme: “30 Mondays, 30 Millionaires.” Each winner will receive 1 million Tamayaz Points, equivalent to …

Suqia UAE’s Board of Trustees held its first 2026 meeting DUBAI: The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), which operates under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, held its first meeting of the year in 2026, chaired by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The meeting was …

By Rafiq Vayani ISTANBUL: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Pavilion will make a prominent appearance at the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition, taking place from 5 to 9 May 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. SAHA 2026 is recognised as one of the world’s most significant gatherings for the defence, aerospace, and security industries, drawing over 1,700 exhibitors …

6 million guest journeys, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo handled during disruption By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai Airports is moving decisively to …

News Desk RIYADH: Blossom Accelerator has announced the launch of DominAite, a national AI scale accelerator designed to advance Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in artificial intelligence. Supported by the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), the platform brings together a powerful ecosystem of national and global partners to support the next generation of AI-native startups. The platform is further strengthened by …

According to details, Lahore-based counterfeit company Blue Tech allegedly registered the logo of Turkey’s well-known multinational brand “OPAS” and falsely declared itself as the authentic representative of OPAS, even though the Turkish company Opas is the only real and authorized distributor of OPAS products in Pakistan. The fraudulent company also allegedly attempted to blackmail and demand money from AT Electricals, …