By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The Pakistan Cultural Festival, organized by Sparks Business Club, concluded 13th September 2024, at Habitt City, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s cultural landscape. The event, powered by Cosmos Realtor & Strategic Partner was Tamiirat Pakistan. In Pakistan Cultural Festival, Showcased the best of Pakistan’s talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The festival featured 70 stalls, offering …

Planning to jet across the globe? Chances are, you’ll be passing through Dubai. With two-thirds of the world’s population just an eight-hour flight away, it’s hardly a surprise thatDubai is one of the busiest travel hubs and a hot spot for stopovers. For History Buffs For a taste of Dubai’s history, step into its past at the heritage district along …

Standard Chartered Pakistan, launched the 6th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech programme (WiT) in partnership with INNOVentures Global (Pvt.) Limited. This programme was first launched in Pakistan in 2019 and was designed to address gender disparity in the technology sector. This initiative not only supports innovative business ideas but also addresses the financial barriers women often face …

By Muhammad Rafiq SHARJAH: Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, underlined its commitment to shaping a vibrant and resilient economy in Sharjah at the seventh edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), organized by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). As the UAE’s development …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year’s Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Since 2019, the award has been honoring AMTs at American who exhibit the qualities of professional AMTs, strive to uphold the highest standards in aircraft maintenance and …

DUBAI/SINGAPORE: The leading off-price retailer, Brands For Less, celebrated the opening of its first store in Singapore, marking its official entry into the Southeast Asian market. This significant milestone took place at Jurong Point Mall and was attended by VIP guests, including the UAE Ambassador in Singapore, His Excellency Jamal Abdulla AlSuwaidi. The Singapore store is part of Brands For Less Group global expansion strategy, …

DUBAI: Atlantis The Royal has been named No. 9 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024, jumping an impressive 35 spots into the top 10 and earning the Highest Climber Award 2024. Following a successful debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in …

RIYADH: Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), which manages and operates Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), has announced it will deploy intelligent purchasing management solutions from global technology company SAP to modernize its procurement infrastructure and enhance the supplier experience. As a leading player in the aviation industry working with suppliers across the region and globally, RAC needed an advanced procurement …

DUBAI: Oravel Stays has launched its premium hotel brand SUNDAY in Dubai with the opening of SUNDAY Holiday International Hotel Dubai. Spread over 44000 square feet, it is at Bur Dubai next to Burjuman Mall and Metro Station on the western side of Dubai creek. There are over 200 rooms in different categories and multiple food and beverages outlets in …

DUBAI: Emirates will be introducing its refurbished Boeing 777s on six routes in the US, providing customers with an elevated experience across all cabins, including the debut of its latest Business Class seats and highly-popular Premium Economy. The retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft are scheduled to operate on direct flights to Chicago, Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, and Seattle. In addition, flights …