Web Desk BROOMFIELD, Colorado: Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has announced that U.S.-based aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter services operator Airshare is equipping its fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with the Gogo Galileo HDX system. The upgrade delivers high-speed, low-latency connectivity across Airshare’s Phenom fleet, enabling passengers and crew to email, stream, video conference, and browse simultaneously from anywhere …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Deloitte Middle East has announced the admission of 27 new partners effective 1 June 2026, coinciding with the launch of Deloitte EMEA and the firm’s centennial year in the Middle East. The appointments reflect Deloitte’s continued investment in one of its fastest-growing regions and reinforce the firm’s focus on building leadership capabilities to support clients navigating …

Web Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank’s Easy Home Housing Finance has achieved a significant milestone under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Housing Finance Program – “Ghar Ho Tu Apna”, surpassing PKR 1 billion in housing finance disbursements since the launch of the initiative. This achievement reflects Meezan Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the Government of Pakistan’s vision of promoting affordable homeownership …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SAMANA Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, today announced a landmark achievement with the celebration of its 50th project. This milestone cements the position of the company as a highly trusted force in the regional real estate sector, reflecting a journey of building lasting investor confidence, delivering reliable partnerships, and maintaining an unwavering …

By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: TriFit, a Saudi backed fitness brand, has expanded its footprint beyond Karachi with the launch of TriFit Plus in Islamabad. TriFit presently operates six clubs that offer fitness regimes in its world class facilities, and highly qualified trainers, and is planning to open 8 more facilities nationwide. The excellence and standards maintained at the outlets has …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: Shangri-La Jeddah is pleased to announce the appointment of Lina Khan as Director of Marketing & Communications. In her new role, Lina will lead the hotel’s marketing, communications, public relations, and brand strategy, supporting Shangri-La Jeddah’s continued growth as one of Jeddah’s leading luxury destinations. Originally from Jeddah, Lina brings a strong background across luxury hospitality, …

Samir Hamadeh, Founder & CEO of Elevate World: “The outlook for the UAE tourism sector is overwhelmingly positive” DUBAI: Global travel trade leaders and decision-makers have expressed absolute confidence in the robust future and unmatched resilience of the UAE tourism sector, projecting an imminent, seamless rebound that will outpace global market trends. During their participation in the high-profile “Engage by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group’s National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots. Hanan Mohammed Jawad joined Emirates in 2008 through the cadet pilot programme, driven by …

News Desk DUBAI: dnata Travel Group has announced the appointment of Maura Geertsma as its new Divisional Vice President, Corporate Travel. The newly created role strengthens the company’s ability to meet global demand for strategic corporate travel solutions. Based in Dubai, Maura will oversee dnata Travel Management – the Group’s corporate travel business – working closely with its regional leadership across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Iraq to enhance service excellence, strengthen …

News Desk DUBAI: Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are influencing how investors, lenders and advisors assess real estate risk across the UAE, says Rus Kolinko, Managing Partner at Archers Valuation & Advisory. While real estate activity across Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains relatively resilient, Archers notes that conversations around risk, liquidity and downside protection have become more prominent, …