ISLAMABAD: Yesterday, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Riina Kionka, and Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed five new EU grant agreements. These agreements, under Team Europe’s response to the 2022 post-flood Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework, signify a substantial commitment of nearly EUR 100 million (equivalent to over PKR 30 billion). …

Last week, architects, interior designers and developers from the GCC region attended a special event hosted by premium sanitaryware brands AXOR and hansgrohe, where the focus was on sustainability. The event took place at the hansgrohe/AXOR showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, and was an opportunity for guests to learn more about the brands’ keen sustainability agenda and how they are …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) proudly announces the commencement of operations for the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) from February 1, 2024. This strategic initiative aligns with the Chamber’s commitment to fortify Abu Dhabi’s standing as a preeminent global hub for arbitration. At the forefront of international dispute resolution, arbitrateAD signifies …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Following the announcement of their strategic collaboration with Marriott International in November 2023, WOW Resorts, a premium resort and residential developer, unveiled the JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort, on Al Marjan Island, one of the Northern Emirate’s premium tourism, business and investment destination. Al Marjan Island will be the home to the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in collaboration with key partners the Arabia CSR Network, EmiratesGBC, Clean Energy Business Council and the Swiss Business Council, successfully hosted a groundbreaking Panel Discussion, the first for the year, at Five Palm Jumeirah on Monday, January 29, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 noon. The panel discussion aimed to capitalise on …

SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today announced the commencement of new non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kraków in Poland. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport in Poland will operate daily, starting from June 29, 2024.  Schedule to Kraków, effective June 29, …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Japan National Tourism Organization’s (JNTO) Dubai office hosted six influencers based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the first-ever GCC-focused influencer campaign. The initiative aimed to foster interest in visiting Japan and stimulate a desire to explore the country among the GCC audience. The influencers experienced two distinct routes during their stay: the classic …

DUBAI: REVIER Dubai, the city’s newest ultramodern city hotel in Business Bay, has launched a super indulgent ‘All You Can Eat’ Barbeque Menu for only AED 159, down from AED 199, at the hotel’s Alphorn restaurant. Starting this Thursday, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10pm, guest can enjoy an unlimited BBQ dinner starting with a wide selection …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Following a bullish year, Samana Developers continues building on its growth trajectory and today unveiled its biggest and priciest project, an AED1.4 billion ($381 million) Samana Barari Twin Towers, a flagship luxury residential complex in Majan Dubai.With a built-up area of 1.6 million square feet, the Samana Barari Twin Towers project is a blend of nature-inspired …

AlUla Moments bid Winter at Tantora’s latest edition a fond farewell this past weekend, concluding its incredible fifth version in fitting fashion by welcoming large crowds throughout the final few days. The region’s favorite culture, art, and music festival, Winter at Tantora, presented a six-week-long extravaganza of premium celebrations this time around, living up to its billing as the ‘biggest, best, …