Web Desk KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, through its Islamic banking division, has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA): Best Bank for Islamic Window Business and Excellence in Shari’ah Assurance. These global recognitions reflect the Bank’s consistent growth, innovation, and strong dedication to Shari’ah compliance, placing the …

News Desk JEDDAH: Unilever today inaugurated its new deodorant production lines at its Binzagr Unilever Limited (BUL) factory in Jeddah. The inauguration was attended by H.E. Eng. Abdulaziz bin Majed Al-Ahmadi, Deputy Minister for Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and several representatives from government and industry, including the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: GFS Developments has announced the launch of Coventry Residence, a new residential project located in Dubai Industrial City, adding to the city’s growing pipeline of affordable housing developments. The project, which is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2027, is set to deliver a total of 163 units, comprising 145 studios and 18 one-bedroom …

Fiji Airways are incredibly proud to be recognised amongst the world’s very best – APEX World Class airline by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association), one of the highest global honours in aviation with only 10 airlines worldwide receiving this accolade. CEO & Managing Director, André Viljoen, was in attendance to accept the award, which celebrates our commitment to excellence across …

Web Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has partnered with Reflex Angelo, the global Italian luxury furniture brand, to provide Pininfarina branded furniture able to enhance the one of a kind living experience at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, the developer’s flagship project in Dubai. This collaboration marks Reflex Angelo’s debut partnership with a real estate developer …

News Desk BERLIN/ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during its official delegation’s visit to Berlin. The agreement sets the stage for stronger economic and investment collaboration between the business communities of the United Arab Emirates and Germany, reinforcing long-term institutional partnerships …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The SHRM MENA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 officially opened at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, bringing together senior government officials, global business leaders, and HR professionals from across the region and beyond. Under the theme ‘Shape the Future of Work!’, the two-day event focuses on redefining HR and business leadership amid rapid digital transformation. The annual event …

News Desk ABU DHABI: e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&, and the Office for IT and e-Government of the Government of the Republic of Serbia today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement sets a framework for cooperation on advanced digital infrastructure projects, including plans to expand Serbia’s data center capacity and strengthen …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Continuing its commitment to providing top-tier services to the corporate sector and offering advanced digital financial solutions to enhance operational efficiency, Alinma Bank has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management and corporate card platform. The investment officially adds Qashio to Alinma Bank’s portfolio of financial technology (Fintech) companies, …

Web Desk DUBAI: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai hosted the Hon’ble Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Government of India, for a closed-door roundtable with leaders of Indian universities with campuses in the UAE. Senior representatives from Symbiosis International University (Dubai), BITS Pilani (Dubai), IMT Dubai and Amity University Dubai participated. Also in attendance were H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, …