Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Private credit experts Balqis Capital have joined forces with DP World ILT20 franchise team, The Desert Vipers, to launch a special high-performance programme to nurture the talent of young cricketers from across the UAE. Targeting boys in the U-14, U-16 and U-19 age groups, the groundbreaking programme – the Desert Vipers Talent Pathway powered by Balqis Capital …

News Desk LAHORE: As Pakistan unveils its long-awaited New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aimed at reducing emissions and fuel dependence, voices from within the auto industry are calling for a shift in how new technologies are priced and positioned in the market. In a recent interaction with media in Lahore, Syed Asif Ahmed, General Manager Marketing Division at MG …

News Desk SHARJAH: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the appointment of Yousif Ahmed AlMutawa as Chief Real Estate Officer, marking a significant expansion of his role from CEO of Sharjah Sustainable City to spearhead the emirate’s comprehensive and holistic real estate strategy. In his new capacity, AlMutawa will oversee Shurooq’s real estate portfolio with broader responsibilities …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: In the heart of Wadi Safar, close to Diriyah’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and centrally located within Riyadh, a forthcoming Aman resort and exclusive branded residences will soon rise from a dramatic desert escarpment. Reflecting the spirit of one of Saudi Arabia’s most historically and culturally significant landscapes, the property will be known as Amansamar. Providing …

Web Desk DUBAI: As summer unfurls its warmth across the region, Shaza Hotels invites travellers to step into a world where elegance, tranquillity, and cultural richness converge. More than just an escape, Shaza’s new ‘Summer Smiles’ offer is a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with nature, loved ones, and the soulful rhythm of slow, meaningful travel. From the gentle rustle of trees to the shimmering embrace …

KARACHI: Google has introduced its state-of-the-art video generation model, Veo 3, expanding access to Google AI Pro subscribers in over 150 countries, including Pakistan. This new capability allows users to transform their favorite photos into vivid eight-second video clips with sound through a powerful photo-to-video feature built on Veo 3, launched earlier this year. Globally, users have already created over …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has topped the rankings as YouGov’s Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to the airline’s longstanding ‘Fly Better’ promise. Emirates is the only airline to be featured on the global top 10 list. The YouGov Most Recommended Brands rankings measure the percentage of a brand’s customers who would recommend …

News Desk DUBAI: During the Product Launch in Dubai under the theme “Fashion Next,” Huawei unveiled a range of new products including the HUAWEI Pura 80 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. It was officially announced with great fanfare that XMAGE will return to the Grand Palais in Paris this year, where it will host the “The World, You and …

ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador Riina Kionka and Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division Dr. Kazim Niaz have officially signed a €20 million grant agreement aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing the business environment in Pakistan. This significant initiative supports Pakistan’s transition toward green and inclusive growth, with a special focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by …

News Desk DUBAI: As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing maritime safety and ensuring the highest standards of regulation and transparency in the marine sector, the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation urges all stakeholders, including manufacturers, owners, operators, and importers of marine vessels, to comply with the requirement to include and display the …