News Desk DUBAI: Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilots training on its fleet of Airbus A350s and its upcoming Boeing 777Xs. The purpose-built and high-tech facility, spanning 63,318 sq. ft., houses six full flight simulator bays. Strategically located near …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Louis Vuitton is pleased to announce the opening of its new store in Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport Concourse A Terminal 3, Dubai, UAE. In 2021, Louis Vuitton proudly unveiled an additional destination in the Middle East: a store located in Dubai International Airport. This grand opening marked a significant milestone for the House, …

News Desk DUBAI: SOBO, Dubai’s most-loved South Asian music experience, will be hosting its vibrant festival on October 5, 2025, at IRIS Dubai, Meydan. The event will feature popular music artist Ritviz, best known for his global hits Udd Gaye and Liggi, performing alongside SOBO’s resident DJs Nitesh, Gautam, and Harry for an afternoon of non-stop music and entertainment. Since …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline operating express daily scheduled and charter services and offering bespoke solutions between Dubai and key trade routes across the Global South, has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation (WSA) for the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft. The first of these aircraft was delivered earlier this month …

Pioneering solution transforms vehicle rooftops into renewable energy power banks, supporting UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero ambitions DUBAI: AVZ, a UAE-based sustainability innovation company, recently rolled out its GreenTrans Solar Bus System, a first-of-its-kind advancement that converts heavy vehicles into clean energy platforms. By harnessing the untapped rooftop space, the system generates renewable power for critical onboard operations, …

Leading economists, policy-makers, and development practitioners from around the world convened at LUMS this week for the three-day G²LM|LIC/Path2Dev/BREAD Academic & Policy Conference on Development Economics, which highlighted cutting-edge research on the world’s most pressing development issues, with a focus on South Asia. Climate and energy challenges were the main discussion points, with studies showing that high temperatures and prepaid …

أعلنت مجموعة أفتار (Avtar Group) ، الشركة الرائدة في مجال استشارات ثقافة بيئة العمل وحلول الشمولية والتنوع (DEI)، عن الإصدار الثاني من قائمة أفضل الشركات للنساء في الخليج (BCWG)، التي تطلقها بالشراكة مع سيراماونت (Seramount) .تُعد قائمة BCWG مبادرة مرجعية مؤثرة تُسلّط الضوء على المؤسسات في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي التي تتميز في تعزيز التنوع بين الجنسين وتبني سياسات عمل …

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has been recognized with the prestigious “Employer of Choice 2025 – Exemplary Award” in the Gender Inclusive Climate Action category, presented by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The award acknowledges Telenor Pakistan’s continued efforts to create a sustainable and inclusive future by integrating gender diversity into its climate action …

News Desk DUBAI: Avtar Group, leading workplace culture consulting and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, announced the second Edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list. BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organization across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace policies. The announcement was made at …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Emirates the Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish professional basketball club. The partnership will commence immediately. As part of the agreement, Emirates’ ‘Fly Better’ branding will prominently feature on the jerseys consistent with its presence on both the men’s and women’s football teams. The latest partnership …