By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, managed by Accor, has announced the appointment of Shaileen Jiwa as its new General Manager, effective June 2025. With more than two decades of global hospitality experience and a strong track record in operational excellence and people-centric leadership, Shaileen will lead the hotel’s next growth chapter as one of Dubai’s most iconic heritage destinations. Mark Sawkins, …

DUBAI: The Middle East is powering ahead of global energy markets. According to the Energy Industries Council’s (EIC) latest Survive & Thrive report, 90% of energy companies operating in the region reported growth in 2024, with average revenues jumping at 68%, the highest across all regions surveyed. At a time when much of the world is grappling with policy uncertainty, …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its ongoing strategy to bring more point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi. The new destinations – Almaty, Kazakhstan; Baku, Azerbaijan; Bucharest, Romania; Medina, Saudi Arabia; Tbilisi, Georgia; Tashkent, Uzbekistan; and Yerevan, Armenia …

News Desk DUBAI: The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering fintech innovation and collaboration across the Middle East and Africa, today announced the launch of its Iraq Chapter. Mr. Bahaa Abdul Hadi, a distinguished Iraqi-Canadian entrepreneur and fintech pioneer, has been appointed as the Chapter Chair, bringing his extensive expertise and vision to drive digital …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia celebrates seven years since the historic decision that allowed women to drive, Uber is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its new ‘Women Drivers’ product, designed to give women riders the option to be matched exclusively with women drivers. The feature builds on Uber’s commitment to empowering women through mobility and flexible …

News Desk DUBAI: OMODA & JAECOO, one of the fastest-growing smart mobility and technology brands, unveiled its J7 SHS super hybrid alongside two pure electric models—the E5 and J6—at the Hong Kong Auto Show, underscoring its innovation and product capabilities in the new energy sector. These models reflect the brand’s vision for sustainable and intelligent mobility solutions tailored for diverse …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: White Oryx International Short Film Festival (WOIS Film Fest), an initiative by the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts (MILA), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) – Dubai Campus, is proud to announce an open call for submissions to the fourth edition of the WOIS Film Fest, set to take place from November 26th to 28th, 2025 at Dubai …

News Desk LAHORE: LUMS commemorated the achievements of its graduating Class of 2025 through a series of memorable ceremonies held over two days. Degrees were conferred upon over 1,400 graduates across the University’s five schools, celebrating the excellence and hard work of both undergraduate and graduate students. They were joined by their families, friends, and faculty as they marked this …

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) hosted Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, for a high-level dialogue with senior leadership from major multinational companies operating in Pakistan. During the session, Senator Aurangzeb shared encouraging signs of improving macroeconomic indicators and rising business confidence, as also reflected in the latest OICCI Business Confidence Survey. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, is proud to announce its ranking as the 5th highest off-plan seller in volume for the first half of 2025, according to Property Monitor and Oqood. This impressive achievement reflects a period of unprecedented growth, record-breaking sales, and a robust pipeline of new projects, firmly establishing …