By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading luxury real estate developer, has announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to facilitate homeownership for UAE residents purchasing property for the first time. Under the eligibility framework, the programme is open to …

KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) held its Annual Dinner on the evening of July 19, 2025, in Karachi, bringing together a distinguished gathering of life members, diplomats, and government officials in celebration of cultural and intellectual exchange. The evening was graced by prominent personalities, including ESUP’s Patron-in-Chief Mr. Aziz Memon and President Mr. Pervez Madraswala. The event’s …

InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods, and BankIslami Unveils Pakistan’s First Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk at PSX Gong Striking Ceremony By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods (Pvt.) Limited, and BankIslami marked a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a ceremonial gong strike to launch Pakistan’s first fully subscribed PKR 2 billion Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk. This Shariah-compliant Sukuk, is backed by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Popular retailer ‘Union Coop’ has announced that Emiratis now make up 35% of all localizable roles within the organization, reflecting its strong commitment to Emiratization and national talent development. CEO Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi emphasized that Emiratization is central to Union Coop’s strategy, aligning with the UAE’s vision to strengthen Emirati presence in the private sector. …

DUBAI: As the Middle East cements its place on the global esports map, MENATech Entertainment (a GGTech company), an international esports and gaming company, is playing a central role in accelerating the region’s digital entertainment ambitions. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading government-backed strategies to grow gaming into a multi-billion-dollar sector, MENATech is bridging global best practices with local …

News Desk DUBAI: In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft as EK709/710, will complement existing schedules and support the travel plans of Emirates customers planning trips to the popular …

DUBAI: OMODA&JAECOO, one of the world’s fastest-growing mobility innovators, is set to transform the hybrid vehicle market in the UAE with the highly anticipated arrival of the JAECOO J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), known as J7 SHS, by the end of August. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern driver, the J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) delivers a …

Web Desk DUBAI: AI is revolutionising how governments serve their people, and in the Middle East, nowhere is this more evident than in the UAE. With AI expected to contribute nearly 14% of the UAE’s GDP by 2030, the government has adopted a proactive, strategic blueprint for integration, building dedicated platforms and mechanisms designed to capture AI’s full potential. As …

News Desk DUBAI: In a significant enhancement to its Irish operations, Emirates is set to operate a third daily service to Dublin this winter starting from 26 October 2025. The world’s largest international airline will offer customers more travel choices to Dubai and beyond, as well as increased cargo capacity to/from Dublin. Emirates flight EK165 will depart Dubai at 02:10hrs …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Tayer Motors, the official Ford Trucks importer-distributor in the United Arab Emirates has won the prestigious Champions Award 2024 for its overall performance in Sales, After-Sales Services, and Marketing. It is the only distributor in the Middle East to receive this accolade for the seventh time. The win comes even as Al Tayer Motors recorded …