By Rafiq Vayani RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah rang in 2026 with a spectacular 15-minute drones and fireworks display that set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotors/drones’. The highlight of the celebration was an awe-inspiring drone performance that transformed the night sky into a living …

Web Desk KARACHI: Barely a week after K-Electric (KE) conducted a massive crackdown in Karachi’s SITE, the power utility led an enforcement drive in the same area as miscreants resumed theft of electricity from a loadshed-exempted industrial feeder. KE’s governance teams, in collaboration with law-enforcement, had last week dismantled the infrastructure where an industrial feeder was being used to steal …

KARACHI: As 2025 draws to a close, Karachi Marriott Hotel and its leadership team reflect on a robust year defined by strong financial performance and innovation across sustainability and operational excellence within the EMEA region’s top-performing hotels. Marked by progressive commercial milestones and setting new benchmarks, new ventures like Bistro Rozana changing the culinary landscape of Karachi, revamped spaces such …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free rang in the New Year in spectacular fashion on New Year’s Eve with the latest draw of its iconic Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion in Concourse B of Dubai International Airport, announcing three lucky winners who will step into 2026 as US$1 million millionaire, while four other winners will be driving away …

Web Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank has appointed Dr. Syed Amir Ali as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 30, 2025. Dr. Amir Ali has assumed leadership of the Bank following the retirement of Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meezan Bank. Mr. Irfan Siddiqui leaves behind a distinguished legacy, having pioneered Islamic banking …

Sport Desk DUBAI: South Asia and the Gulf have seen a growing interest in aspiring female cricketers joining the world of sports. However, this is more in the form of informal play rather than in a professional set up due to limited access to the cricket kits: bat, ball, and stumps/bails, plus crucial protective gears like helmets, pads, and gloves. In …

Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum: Navigational safety is a priority during New Year celebrations to ensure smooth and safe maritime movement in Dubai waters The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, announced the activation of the final operational plan for managing marine traffic during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. This step comes within …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel peak in the first week of January, with high numbers of departures and arrivals expected from 2 – 5 Jan. Emirates strongly recommends that customers arrive to the airport 4 hours ahead of departure, preparing for the likelihood of additional traffic on the way to the airport, busier …

Web Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is pleased to announce the launch of a new direct route between Muscat and Medan, Indonesia. The new service will commence on 3 July 2026, with two weekly flights, marking SalamAir’s first direct connection to Indonesia and further strengthening the airline’s growing network in Southeast Asia. The introduction of Medan represents a significant milestone in SalamAir’s Asian expansion strategy and reinforces the airline’s …

TABUK, Saudi Arabia: NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) and Fahd bin Sultan University today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a comprehensive three-year framework for cooperation in education, research and talent development within the region of Tabuk. The agreement was formalised at the university’s campus in Tabuk by Professor Dr Abdullah bin Ibrahim Hussein and …