By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Habtoor Group announced a landmark investment exceeding AED 5 billion in Dubai’s real estate sector, further reinforcing its long-standing confidence in the strength, resilience, and global appeal of the emirate’s investment environment. The Group confirmed that the investment will be directed towards the development of a new landmark commercial tower within Al Habtoor City, located …

Amid increasing pressure and uncertainty across schools and workplaces in the UAE, Future Wellbeing has introduced a structured and scalable human capacity framework in collaboration with Healthy Minds Club UAE, designed to implement a structured and scalable human capacity model across communities, schools, and workplaces. This initiative combines Future Wellbeing’s system-level human capacity framework with expert-led delivery through Healthy Minds …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Primark, the international fashion retailer known for its affordable fashion and everyday essentials, has officially opened its second store in Dubai in partnership with Alshaya Group, at City Centre Mirdif. Arriving just two weeks after Primark’s highly anticipated UAE debut at Dubai Mall, this second store opening highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to the region. The …

DUBAI: In light of the rapid evolution of technology, Mohammed Omar Bin Haider (MOBH) Holding Group is reinforcing its long-term commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI) by integrating AI-powered roles across its operations. The Group has introduced AI robots as part of its workforce, positioning itself among the first organizations in the UAE to formally embed AI within its operational structure …

DUBAI: Union Coop approved the distribution of a 14% cash dividend on share capital, alongside a 5% return on shareholders’ purchases. The resolution was passed at the ‘General Assembly meeting’ held, both in person at the ‘Dubai Chambers’ and virtually. During the meeting, shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ report for 2025, as well as the audited financial statements for …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: The annual “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (the “Forum”), held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MOCI”), originally scheduled to take place from May 12–14, 2026, will be postponed to later this year in Doha. The new dates and updated program will be confirmed in due course. This decision has been taken …

Nintex research finds 86% of Saudi organisations believe automation is key for successful AI adoption RIYADH: As organisations across Saudi Arabia accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, research from Nintex, a global leader in agentic business orchestration, has uncovered that many AI initiatives struggle to deliver measurable business value unless organisations first establish strong automation foundations. The findings, based on …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh.  The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) …

Chery Master Pakistan is all set to launch its C-segment 5-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Tiggo 7, in Pakistan on April 10, as the company expands its locally assembled new energy vehicle portfolio, building Pakistan’s largest CKD PHEV lineup, and intensifies competition in the SUV market. The company said the Tiggo 7 PHEV will be offered as a …

Two lucky winners to drive home in luxury vehicle DUBAI: A retired oil and gas director from Pakistan has joined the growing list of dollar millionaires after being announced as a winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Dubai Duty Free Head office in Ramool. Mr. Mian Imtiazuddin, a 75-year-old Pakistani national …