Web Desk DUBAI: Binghatti Holding announced the pre-launch of “Tilal Binghatti,” its first integrated villa community in Dubai, attracting exceptional investor and end-user interest. The launch event welcomed over 10,000 attendees, with long queues forming from the earliest hours as visitors gathered to explore the project’s offering. The strong response highlights the growing demand for premium villa communities in Dubai, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Swisslog has successfully deployed and commissioned a new AutoStore Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at Satair’s Singapore facility, further strengthening its position as South East Asia’s leading AutoStore partner. This installation represents Satair’s third automation deployment globally, following its successful implementations in Hamburg (Germany) and Dulles (Washington, USA). It forms a key pillar of the …

Raising capital is never just about convincing investors that an idea is interesting but proving that it can survive pressure, attract a defined audience, and grow with discipline. The region’s startup ecosystem is maturing, with early 2026 data showing funding activity remaining steady, with $327 million deployed in February alone across 62 deals, reflecting strong investor appetite but also intense …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In the spirit of collaboration and care for the community, Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, dnata4good and several local non-profit organisations have come together to deliver 430 baby strollers to children in need. In a spirited community effort, the Emirates Airport Services team transported the spare airport strollers to the Emirates Engineering Facility and team who …

By Rafiq Vayani ISTANBUL/ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Pavilion has concluded its first day at in the SAHA International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition (SAHA) 2026, receiving significant attendance from international delegations, industry leaders, and representatives of leading international defence and security companies in the defence and security sectors. The exhibition, which brings together thousands of global companies and …

First-of-its-kind immersive venue signals a new chapter in experiential real estate as Abu Dhabi’s property market reaches new highs ABU DHABI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has unveiled a remarkable floating sales gallery on the waters of Al Reem Island, created as an exclusive introduction to Riviera Residences, the developer’s landmark waterfront project in Abu Dhabi. The launch …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to support AI talent development and applied research collaboration between the two institutions. Announced during Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the partnership …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: EDGE has signed a Global Air Carrier Services Agreement with Etihad Airways at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE 2026), consolidating its airfreight operations under the UAE’s national carrier. Under the agreement, EDGE will procure airfreight services through Etihad Airways’ cargo operations for shipments on behalf of itself and its growing portfolio of 35 entities. …

Classic Jewelz, a distinguished name in heritage-inspired handcrafted jewelry, in prestigious collaboration with Ocean Mall, has announced “A Royal Mother’s Day Luxury Experience,” an exclusive pre-event set to take place on May 9 and 10 at the Ground Floor of Ocean Mall, from 2 PM onwards. This high-profile collaboration brings together the artistic excellence of Classic Jewelz and the premium …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Speaking at a panel discussion titled “How Digital Banks Can Thrive in the New Era?” at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, alongside digital banking executives and industry leaders, Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer at easypaisa digital bank, said Pakistan’s digital banking transformation has been driven by a series of regulatory, technological, and market-led interventions rather than a single …