By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, inaugurates a new office in Abu Dhabi. The opening ceremony, hosted on January 8th, attracted VIPs, industry professionals, investors, influencers and media personalities. This move comes in response to the increasing demand for premium real estate from Abu Dhabi and aims to enhance service offerings …

News Desk KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been honoured by Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmark (GDEIB) Awards 2025. Faysal Bank secured a remarkable set of 14 awards, comprising 10 Best Practice Awards, and 4 Progressive Category Awards. This accomplishment consolidates the Bank’s position as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …

DUBAI: The Research and Development Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised an intensive workshop in collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The workshop showcased pioneering research and practical expertise from both parties in the fields of sustainable and efficient water desalination and network management. Researchers, professors and experts shed light on the latest advancements in …

Web Desk RIYADH: Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia, owned by global tech company Beyond ONE™, is disrupting the mobile landscape with the launch of its innovative Switch Postpaid Plans. This first-of-its-kind offering in the Kingdom allows customers to pay only for the data they consume. The unique “Switch” feature automatically adjusts to a lower-priced plan when customers use less data and …

News Desk SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on …

FORT WORTH, Texas: During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have the tools …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Investment Real Estate Company (DIR), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, proudly announces the exceptional milestone of achieving 5 million Safe Working Man-Hours Without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) at the Danah Bay project in Ras Al Khaimah. This achievement underscores DIR’s steadfast commitment to prioritizing safety, fostering a culture of care, and ensuring the well-being of its …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has graduated another diverse, highly skilled class of 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation. Held at the EAU campus in Dubai, the graduation ceremony showcased the broad range of nationalities and disciplines, which included postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in aviation management, …

By Basma Chaieri, Founder of Etika Jewels The jewelry industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and at its epicenter lies the transformative rise of lab-grown diamonds. As an advocate for conscious luxury and the founder of a sustainable jewelry brand, I’ve had the privilege of observing this remarkable evolution firsthand. In this piece, I’ll explore the current state of lab-grown …

Web Desk DUBAI: As part of its vision of ‘building with purpose’ and empowering citizens both in the UAE and internationally, HRE Development – a pioneering Dubai real estate company – has confirmed it is the main sponsorship partner of the ‘Fazza International Championships for People of Determination 2025,’ joining forces with Dubai Land Department (DLD), along with the Dubai …