A culinary collaboration by two of Jumeirah’s celebrated pastry chefs DUBAI: Jumeirah Al Naseem unveils a new pastry pop-up for the festive season, opening on Tuesday, 23 December. Guests can expect a curated showcase of seasonal confections crafted by two of Jumeirah’s talented pastry chefs. Located as an extension of Al Mandhar Lounge, the pop-up brings together the talents of …

News Desk KARACHI: The Diplomatic Business Club (DBC) hosted an elegant welcome reception in honor of H.E. Mr. Mudzakir, MA, on the occasion of his arrival as the newly deputed Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, Pakistan. The event was organized under the leadership of Mr. Muhammad Umar Shah, Chairman, Diplomatic Business Club. It was attended by …

The New Power Award brings together global entrepreneurs to debate key industry challenges, with a Pakistani SME recognized for its innovative ‘AI Commander’ approach ISLAMABAD: Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, today announced the conclusion of the 2025 New Power Award in Hangzhou, China. Often referred to as the “Oscars of Digital Trade,” the event is dedicated to identifying …

Employees across airport, airline, and maritime industries recognised for service excellence across every tourism touchpoint By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has celebrated the completion of exceptional frontliners from Zayed International Airport, Etihad Airways, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), and Maritime Abu Dhabi, …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the ad tech division of Yango Group, has launched its new CPI Plus campaigns in the UAE, offering businesses a powerful, machine-learning-driven solution to grow their mobile apps efficiently. Powered by machine learning, the new optimisation strategy refines ad impressions to attract users most likely to install an app, helping businesses meet their target cost …

Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa.The latest signing builds on the group’s established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties, reflecting its confidence in the region’s long-term growth …

By Abdul Wali Khan KARACHI: Pakistan’s telecom sector, digital infrastructure requirements, and long-term investment outlook were discussed in depth at the Telecom Roundtable 2025, organized by Biz Today International, hosted by TCN Executive Forum powered by Advance Telecom held on December 23, 2025, at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. The forum brought together senior industry professionals, technology leaders, and stakeholders to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, is successfully driving customer engagement and building momentum for the ongoing 2026 Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) with its first fully digital ‘The Ultimate Win’ campaign. This pioneering initiative marks ENOC Group’s 31st consecutive year as a strategic partner for the annual DSF celebrations. Positioning the Group at the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region and rated A3 (Moody’s), A (S&P) and A (Fitch), all with a stable outlook – successfully closed its US$ 2 billion syndicated loan with two tranches, a three-year and a five-year tranche. The transaction marks Mashreq’s return to the syndicated loan market. Its last syndicated loan …

Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, has provided Shariah Technical Services and Advisory Support to Stylers International Limited (SIL), a company listed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), enabling it to obtain Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) Shariah Compliance Certificate under the Shariah Governance Regulations, 2023 (SGR). This milestone places …