Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing …

News Desk SHARJAH: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, and H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, graced the 4th Mango Festival held at the Expo Hall in Khorkafan. For the first time, Pakistan participated in the Khorkafan Mango Festival, showcasing the country’s rich and diverse varieties of mangoes. The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah set …

News Desk KARACHI: Sakan-e-Sheza proudly sponsored the Biz Today International Biryani Competition, held at the APMF – A.R. Tabba Sports Complex on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Dedicated to promoting inclusion and community engagement, Sakan-e-Sheza’s participation in the event reflects its commitment to compassion, care, and dignity for specially-abled individuals. Sakan-e-Sheza is more than a residence—it is a sanctuary of light, …

Biz Today International Report KARACHI: ChampionsPK, under the dynamic leadership of Chef Hamza Abid Rafique, is set to host the “Gathering of Real ChampionsPK” — a unique culinary meet-up celebrating excellence and unity in Pakistan’s hospitality industry. Powered by Andaaz Foods, the event will take place on Monday, 30th June 2025, at Floresta Restaurant, Block 4 Clifton, Karachi. Bringing together …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The countdown is on for the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which will take place at the Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare (Ireland) from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th June. This year’s event marks a major milestone—the 160th running of the Irish Derby—and promises a weekend of world-class racing, style, and entertainment. The highlight of …

Sport Desk DUBAI/LONDON: Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30th June – 13th July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Emirates is returning as Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving ‘fly better’ experiences both in the air and on the ground. Kickstarting a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will be celebrating …

DUBAI: The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and DP World have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) to launch “Sanad”, a new training programme aimed at developing young Emirati maritime security professionals. Delivered over 12-14 months, the programme will equip Emirati professionals with advanced skills in security strategy and risk management, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shangri-La Dubai announced the appointment of Anita Drahos-Nambiar as the Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality and tourism sectors across the Middle East and Europe, Anita is an accomplished marketing and communications professional, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge, creativity and expertise to the team. Throughout her career, Anita has held key leadership …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The U.S. Consul General in Karachi Scott Urbom recently visited the Pakistan based American company, Mondelēz, located in Hub, Balochistan. The company, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, set up a plant in Pakistan in 1993. More than 80 U.S. companies directly employ 120,000 Pakistanis and indirectly support the livelihoods of over a million Pakistani workers, showcasing the …

News Desk VICENZA, Italy: Each piece tells a story that either echoes in names like Tiffany &Co., Buccellati, Cartier, or in unique bracelets and necklaces made by 20th-century Italian craftsmen. For the “second wrist,” watch hands glide over dials by Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, Patek Philippe, or super-iconic models like the Daytona or Speedmaster, whose respective makers hardly need a …