By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As part of ongoing national efforts to strengthen Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has officially inaugurated the QE2 Hospitality Academy under the Commercial and Investment Division of the Corporation. The opening ceremony was held aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) cruise ship, one of Dubai’s most iconic …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Global mobility platform inDrive is transforming the ride-hailing experience in Pakistan by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, bringing faster service, smarter tools, and people-first solutions to both drivers and passengers. As the company grows its presence in 20+ cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, inDrive’s focus remains clear: to deliver fair, safe, …

RIYADH: ATLAB, a leading educational solutions provider and a subsidiary of Centena Group, showcases playful, tech-rich learning solutions designed to bring education to life by redefining classroom experiences across K–12 and universities at GESS Saudi Arabia 2025. These solutions support the Kingdom’s ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering a future-ready, knowledge-driven society. The Middle East EdTech market is rapidly expanding, …

News Desk DUBAI: The MICHELIN Guide has unveiled its 2025 Dubai selection, marking a transformative moment in the city’s culinary journey. For the first time, two Dubai establishments have been awarded the prestigious Three MICHELIN Stars: Trèsind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén. This year’s edition features 119 restaurants across 35 cuisines, reflecting a 72.5% increase from the inaugural 2022 …

Web Desk ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has partnered with Mercantile, Apple’s official distributor in Pakistan, to introduce exclusive iPhone 16 offerings that feature extended warranty, instant insurance, and tailored telecom benefits. Mercantile is proud to bring authentic, PTA-approved Apple products to Pakistan, backed by a 2-year warranty …

وقعت شركة سامانا للتطوير العقاري شراكة استراتيجية جديدة مع دائرة الأراضي والأملاك بدبي، ويمثل هذا التعاون خطوة مهمة نحو التزام الشركة بعزيز قيادة ومشاركة المرأة في سوق العقارات في دبي.رؤية مشتركة للتقدم: الانسجام مع مبادرة “رائدات” لدائرة الأراضي والأملاك وتأسست مبادرة “رائدات” على التزام مشترك بتمكين النساء الإماراتيات والمقيمات، بهدف إنشاء حضور نسائي قوي ومؤثر عبر كل مرحلة من مراحل …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been honoured with the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, winning the category of “Institution Distinguished in Cash Management, Sovereign Funds, and Banking Financial Services” at the third edition of the award (2024-2025). This accolade reaffirms the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and innovation in upgrading its financial system while achieving …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Samana Developers is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD). This collaboration represents a meaningful step in advancing Samana Developers’ commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable real estate sector—specifically by promoting greater women’s leadership and participation within Dubai’s dynamic and rapidly evolving property market. A Shared Vision for Progress: …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With the chief patronage of the TDRA-UAE, the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 was held today in Dubai with a renewed call for accelerating transformation across technologies, communications networks, and digital economies, with unified digital action across the South Asia–Middle East–North Africa region at large. Organized by the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the Summit gathered a high-profile …

News Desk DUBAI: In today’s digital age, technology is not just powering devices, it is shaping how the next generation learns, imagines, and connects. In a bold move redefining the role of artificial intelligence in children’s educational content, a new animated series is winning hearts for how it was made. “Piper Ki Duniya (World of Piper),” is a one of …