News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced it will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025. The added service will meet market demand and offer customers greater connectivity to/from the coastal city as well as access to popular destinations across Emirates’ network including Maldives, Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong and Singapore.  …

News Desk ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has once again asserted its leadership in the aviation industry, earning the prestigious Best Airline in Europe award at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the tenth time. The ceremony, widely regarded as the Oscars of the Aviation Industry, was held at the historic …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. Imran Farooq, Chief Executive Officer of SAMANA Developers, has been named among Finance World Magazine’s prestigious “Top 150 Real Estate Icons of the UAE 2025,” recognizing his impactful leadership and the company’s trailblazing contribution to the region’s property sector. This accolade is a testament to Mr. Farooq’s unwavering commitment to redefining real estate through innovation, timely delivery, …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today attended a graduation ceremony of the inaugural cohort of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, celebrating 194 graduates. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the graduates and …

RIYADH: PIF today announced the launch of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), wholly owned by PIF, to build and operate the facilities of Expo 2030 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s first World Expo – as well as preserving the legacy of the event. The masterplan for Expo 2030 Riyadh covers an area of 6 million square meters, making it one of …

Web Desk DUBAI: Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram, American’s Chief …

News Desk ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new arrangement enables Ethiopian …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Palm oil remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s edible oils and fats sector, supporting food security, industrial development, and nutritional access for millions. Experts emphasized its significance today, calling for greater awareness of its benefits, sustainability initiatives, and strategic importance. With annual consumption exceeding 3 million tonnes, palm oil makes up over 96% of Pakistan’s edible oil …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market is poised for its most active summer on record, with total transaction volumes expected to exceed USD 40 billion between June and August 2025. According to analytics reviewed by Elite Merit Real Estate LLC, the market surged to AED 142.7 billion (~USD 38.9 billion) in Q1 2025 alone—marking a 22% year-on-year increase and setting …

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced significant advancements in its stablecoin initiatives, with expanded settlement capabilities in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region and a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech. These efforts further underscore Visa’s vision for transforming money movement and building the next generation of payment …