Two New Dollar Millionaires and Three Luxury Vehicle Winners Kick off the Year in Style DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has ushered in 2026 with excitement and celebration, announcing its first set of winners for the year as part of its world-renowned Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotions at a draw held today in Concourse D of Dubai International Airport. The …

Web Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s premier Islamic bank and the country’s first and largest Islamic financial bank, has entered into a partnership with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to provide added convenience and travel-related benefits for Meezan Bank Debit Cardholders. The agreement was signed in Karachi by Dr. Syed Amir Ali, President & Chief Executive Officer, Meezan Bank, and Mr. …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and one of the biggest supporters of tennis, has unveiled a stunning new Airbus A380 livery celebrating its enduring commitment to tennis through its sponsorship of all four Grand Slam tournaments. Emirates proudly sponsors the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, The Championships, Wimbledon and US Open. The livery showcases a melange of tennis-inspired …

The UAE’s construction and real estate sector is entering a new phase in 2026, defined by how efficiently, transparently, and sustainably projects are delivered. With the UAE real estate market projected to reach USD 759 billion by 2029, project management practices are undergoing pressure to deliver on time, on budget, and in line with stricter regulations and ESG expectations. Against …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Network International (Network), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, have announced a collaboration to deliver an enhanced, seamless payment experience for passengers at Dubai International (DXB). As part of this commercial relationship, Network International has integrated its advanced Push to Pay solution on POS terminals into flydubai’s …

Web Desk KARACHI: Pakistan will need a staggering US$565.7 billion in investment to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 climate commitments by 2035, it was revealed during a session on Pakistan Green Taxonomy (PGT) and ESG Disclosure Guidelines hosted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI). The session, attended by top business executives and industry stakeholders, …

LONDON/CAIRO: Alta Semper Capital LLP (“Alta Semper”), a London-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and consumer investments in high-growth markets, today announced that it has secured USD 57.5 million in commitments to Alta Semper Growth Fund II. These commitments come from a consortium of investors including the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This …

News Desk DUBAI: PRYPCO, the UAE-based PropTech and real estate tokenization platform, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, marking a significant step toward the development of a forward-looking, secure, and compliant framework for real estate tokenization in Georgia. The MoU signing took place yesterday in the presence of H.E. Irakli …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At its glittering 36th graduation, Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated the accomplishments of a highly skilled class of 379 students. More than 26,500 students have graduated from EAU to date with the university boasting a 94% employability rate, demonstrating its ongoing contribution to the aviation and technology talent pipeline. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) will webcast a live audio feed of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results conference call with financial analysts and journalists Jan. 27 at 7:30 a.m. CT. The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the call will be available on the …