RIYADH: W7Worldwide proudly announces that Abdulrahman Inayat has been recognized as PR Leader of the Year at the prestigious Athar Festival 2025, in a category presented in association with the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) — the global representative body for PR associations and consultancies. Representing the world’s leading PR consultancies and national associations across more than 80 countries, ICCO …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app. Eliminating the need to take out a passport and boarding …

By Muhammad Rafiq RIYADH: Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell.  This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive …

News Desk KARACHI: The Chairman of Bank Alfalah, His Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan Excellency and the Board of directors has approved an additional USD 5 million, equivalent to PKR 1.4 billion, to help rebuild communities devastated by the 2025 floods. This latest commitment brings the Bank’s total contribution towards comprehensive flood relief and rehabilitation since the 2022 floods …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC) and Publicis Groupe Middle East have launched Falcon Tank — a new initiative under their Ra’idah programme. This results-driven platform is designed to help women-led SMEs secure media investment and scale their businesses. Zenith, a leading media agency under the Publicis Groupe network, joins the initiative as the official media …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Employees from across Emirates Group gathered today to celebrate UAE Flag Day, led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, in a display of national unity and pride. Representing the UAE’s rich cultural diversity, the Group’s employees embody the nation’s values of inclusivity and cohesion …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports, which manages Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), celebrated the achievements of its airline and commercial partners at the oneDXB Airport Excellence Awards 2025, an evening dedicated to honouring collaboration, innovation and excellence across Dubai’s aviation community. Hosted at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the gala brought together over 200 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is deploying an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025*. Strategically scheduled for maximum connectivity with the airline’s vast global network, the additional frequencies will cater to the increased demand during peak winter season. From 1st February 2026*, this will scale to a daily flight with revised …

Sport Desk DUBAI: In a powerful continuation of their shared vision for inclusion and innovation, the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) partnered with Huawei during this year’s Dubai Ride, uniting technology and sport to celebrate empowerment through movement. The collaboration saw Paralympic athletes from the Dubai Club for People of Determination join thousands of riders along Sheikh Zayed Road, testing the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Union Coop has announced the soft opening of its 30th branch in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai, a move that underscores the cooperative’s continued commitment to expanding its network of branches and offering an integrated shopping experience tailored to the needs of the residents. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, Union Coop’s CEO stated that the soft opening …