By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has released the first official images of its enhanced cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive winter refit in Athens earlier this year. The 1360-guest ship returned to service in March 2025 to launch the line’s Mediterranean season and will head to the Arabian Gulf for December for its maiden deployment in …

Web Desk KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, successfully kicked off the Karachi cohort of its ‘Faysal Khud Mukhtar’ Internship Programme in collaboration with Circle Women Association, showcasing a commitment to women empowerment and inclusive economic participation. This initiative falls under Circle’s flagship Work Readiness Programme, which provides young women with the tools they need …

News Desk DUBAI: Linklaters’ flexible lawyer platform, Re:link, has established its presence in the Middle East bringing its model for high-performance legal talent to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. Fully integrated within Linklaters, Re:link connects clients with Linklaters-approved, high-calibre, flexible lawyers who can support them with their interim legal resourcing needs. It offers clients a responsive, efficient way …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI/ KARACHI: Etihad has further increased its flight frequencies to Karachi, Pakistan, with tickets now on sale. This expansion is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to provide guests with more travel options and enhanced connectivity. From 01 October, 2025, Etihad will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi route, providing …

News Desk DUBAI: In a landmark move that reinforces Dubai’s leadership in the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department announced that its second tokenized project on the ‘PRYPCO Mint’ platform was fully funded in a record-breaking one minute and 58 seconds, attracting 149 investors from 35 nationalities. This unprecedented demand pushed the waiting list to over 10,700 investors, reflecting rising …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the …

News Desk DUBAI: Tetr College of Business, one of the leading disruptors in education globally has today announced full scholarships for UAE content creators with 1 million or more followers, offering an extraordinary opportunity to join their 2026 Bachelor’s in Management and Technology cohort. Covering up to 100% tuition fee of the four-year program, which costs approximately AED 857,476.29, this …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region has announced the development of KEZAD Business District (KBD), Abu Dhabi’s newest business destination. Strategically located with frontage at the gateway of the E11 arterial corridor between the capital and northern emirates, KEZAD …

News Desk KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed disappointment over the government’s limited progress in addressing inequitable corporate tax rate in the recent budget. While the marginal reduction in Super Tax rates is acknowledged, OICCI reiterates the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of tax structures to enhance Pakistan’s competitiveness and attract foreign investment. …

News Desk DUBAI: Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza. The Croissant Pizza indulgently pairs the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of Papa Johns pizza – bringing the brand’s Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® promise to life through craft, quality and innovation. A pizza this …