Their combined estimated value of gemstones exceeds USD 500 million (AED 1.8 billion) DUBAI: Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World Records holder for these extraordinary treasures — …

DUBAI: Amaal, the visionary Emirati real estate developer redefining luxury living, hosted a high-profile sales roadshow in Bodrum, Turkey, showcasing the world’s first MANSORY Residences to a select audience of high-net-worth discerning investors, property enthusiasts, and luxury lifestyle seekers from across the region. Held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum on 16–17 August, the exclusive two-day event was hosted in …

News Desk DUBAI: From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the delicacy onboard, Emirates has noted an increase of more than 30% in caviar consumption, year on year. The route recording the highest levels of customers …

Web Desk KARACHI: Soneribank has announced a special collaboration with MG Motors Pakistan, offering customers the most competitive auto financing package in the industry under the conventional and Islamic financing facility. With an unprecedented financing rate starting from a rate of 1 Year KIBOR + 2%, Soneri Bank and MG financing offer sets a new benchmark in affordability and convenience …

News Desk DUBAI: The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has launched a joint initiative focused on exploring the application of traditional and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector, in collaboration with HSBC Bank, Al Maryah Community Bank, and UAE-based technology firms, Presight and Core42. H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank …

HANOI: Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition Fair Center. This prestigious award acknowledges the Group’s breakthrough efforts and determination in completing the project 15 months ahead of schedule, celebrating the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has successfully upgraded its core banking system by transitioning from Temenos’ R17 to the R23 release of Temenos’ cloud-native core banking platform. The upgrade reflects Mobilink Bank’s ongoing commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric digital transformation. The successful transition was made possible through strategic partnerships with Temenos, a global …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports the operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announces the appointment of Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With an extensive global track record in driving commercial strategy, revenue diversification, and customer-centric growth, Carsten will oversee the full spectrum of the company’s commercial operations including route development, retail, duty-free, …

Life in Pakistan’s bustling cities can be overwhelming, with traffic, tight schedules, and daily errands piling up. But with smartphones in nearly every pocket, a wave of apps is helping people manage daily tasks more easily. 1. inDrive Getting around in major cities isn’t always smooth, especially when reliable and affordable options are limited. That’s where inDrive, Pakistan’s top multi-service …

News Desk DUBAI: This autumn, Prague’s National Museum will unveil a historic exhibition that brings together two of the most significant fossils in human history — Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and Selam, her even older counterpart by 100,000 years. On loan from the National Museum of Ethiopia, this marks the first time these iconic specimens will be displayed together in …