News Desk DUBAI: The Society for Human Resource Management Middle East & North Africa (SHRM MENA) is set to host its flagship event, the SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025, from September 16 to 18 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai. Held under the patronage of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the conference will …

PARIS: Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air Show, with the ceremony attended by H.E Yasir Al-Rumayyan, The Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at …

Web Desk RIYADH: Swisslog, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is proud to be a key partner in the development of Chalhoub Group’s new state-of-the-art logistics hub for fashion and beauty products in Riyadh. Located in the SILZ Free Trade Zone near the international airport, the facility will strengthen Saudi Arabia’s logistics infrastructure, support the country’s growing role in …

Web Desk PARIS: AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement which also foresees a future increase to 22 A350F freighters and 55 A320neo Family aircraft was signed at the 2025 Paris Airshow. “We are proud to establish an Airbus order book, …

News Desk DUBAI: The Middle East will see a 25% increase in social infrastructure project activity in the next two years, according to a new report by Ansarada, a leading procurement platform. As population growth accelerates and quality-of-life standards become increasingly central to national agendas, governments across the Middle East are intensifying investment in social infrastructure projects. In 2024, the Middle …

News Desk SHARJAH: Sharjah is about to get a serious upgrade in the burger department. UK cult favourite Phat Buns is heading to the UAE, bringing its signature mix of unapologetically bold flavours, viral-worthy visuals, and stacked burgers that are engineered to impress. Founded in Leicester in 2019, Phat Buns has become a street food success story, and co-founded by …

ISLAMABAD: National Bank of Pakistan has partnered with Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Kohat to Implement API collections through NBP Branches (OTC) and 1 link Reverse Aggregation Model (1 Bill), introducing a seamless and efficient fee collections through multiple channels. This initiative allows students and parents to pay fees via NBP’s Digital App, Alternate Delivery Channels and digitally through …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: An evening of pure elegance, luxury, and style unfolded at Zamzama, DHA, as Kaif Salon: Where every detail is styled to perfection, officially launched its doors to Karachi’s beauty connoisseurs. The red carpet was rolled out for an exclusive guest list as the city’s most elite gathered to witness the birth of what promises to be …

News Desk NEW YORK: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 12 June 2025. The UAE delegation was led by Her Excellency Sana bint Suhail, Minister for …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AM-PAK) hosted a landmark event at its Head Office in Karachi, marking the Ceremony of Appointment of New Advisory Board Members alongside a formal MOU Signing Ceremony. The event was presided over by Chairman Zeeshan Altaf Lohya, with President Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain, Global Secretary General Syed Nasser Wajahat, and other esteemed Executive Directors and Board Members …