News Desk DUBAI: Grandiose, the UAE’s luxury homegrown retail brand and part of the Ghassan Aboud Group, has announced an exclusive partnership with leading Australian wellness brand KAILO, bringing its premium KAILO Nutrition product line to the region for the first time. Through this partnership, Grandiose becomes the sole distributor of KAILO Nutrition in the UAE, further strengthening its position …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a strategic move to empower UAE exporters and advance the nation’s economic diversification goals, the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) has signed a US$ 235 million (AED 863 million) syndicated loan agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to support Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: The 8th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS), will take place on April 16 and 17, 2025, at a local hotel. Curated under the theme of Navigating the Unknown, this SUMMIT brings together a spectacular array of national and international leaders to deliberate on solutions for the challenges in the …

By Rafiq Vayani Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly launched Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 (PFLW 2025) with a Gong Ceremony, marking the start of a nationwide initiative to promote financial literacy and inclusion. This impactful campaign is organized in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Central Depository Company (CDC), and National …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAB Academy) and Ahlex were each recognized with the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards. MAB Academy, the training arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, was recognized for its immersive virtual reality (VR) training program for dangerous goods handling. The development of this …

News Desk DUBAI: Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today introduces Smart Lesson Generator, an AI-powered tool that creates curriculum-aligned English language lesson materials in seconds, helping to reduce workload and ease the pressure on educators. A Pearson study found that 76% teachers spend at least an hour of personal time each week on lesson planning, with 43% …

News Desk DUBAI: A visionary project is redefining Georgia’s shoreline. Ambassadori Island Batumi, the first artificial island in the Black Sea, is poised to become a landmark destination. Its innovative design and regional character signal a new era for coastal development. The island is conceived as a contemporary urban ecosystem — blending resort-style living with long-term value creation. The project is expected …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed its sixth A350 to its growing fleet. The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived this weekend following a successful delivery flight from Toulouse, France, further strengthening Etihad’s position as one of the airlines with the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the sky. The A350 is …

News Desk KARACHI: Aroma 247 Pakistan, a leading provider of scent diffusers for commercial spaces, is proud to participate in the 29th Textile Asia Exhibition. The event, held in Karachi from April 12th to 14th, provides an ideal platform for Aroma 247 to connect with key industry players, showcase its innovative fragrance solutions, and stay updated on the latest industry …

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