KARACHI: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) hosted an industry-wide event in Karachi, bringing together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s terminals and maritime ecosystem to recognize the role of critical terminal infrastructure in supporting national economic progress, energy security and everyday life across the country. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad …

Dubai’s real estate market shows higher YoY value growth and resilient buyer interest, with off-plan activity accounting for the majority of market demand DUBAI: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners operating across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, has published its latest Dubai Real Estate Market Overview, offering insights into off-plan and secondary residential sales …

News Desk GENEVA: As urbanization accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organizations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to shape the future of city living. The message was at the heart of events for the 3rd …

أعلنت شركة نيوبري للتطوير العقاري رسمياً عن إطلاق سلسلة مشاريعها السكنية الجديدة تحت اسم “شابتر”، ما يمثل خطوة هامة في استراتيجية توسع الشركة ضمن سوق العقارات المتطور بسرعة في دبي.ويمثل هذا الإطلاق الظهور الأول لمشروع من سلسلة “شابتر” في منطقة الورسان 4، والتي تقع ضمن المرحلة الثانية من المدينة العالمية، حيث يقدم هذا المشروع مفهوماً سكنياً عصرياً يتمحور حول “الفخامة …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports (DA) has been recognised as a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner, placing the organisation among a select group of international employers that record the highest levels of employee engagement. DA sits in the 77th percentile in this competitive benchmark, with a score of 74% for employee engagement, up from 71% in 2025, reflecting a significant …

DUBAI: Newbury Developments has officially announced the launch of its new residential project series under the name “Chapter”, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy within Dubai’s rapidly evolving real estate market. The launch represents the debut of the first “Chapter” project in Al Warsan 4, located within the second phase of International City, introducing a modern residential …

RIYADH: AppyThings, a Google Cloud partner focused on building the AI-native data and integration stack that powers secure, scalable digital services and enables enterprise AI adoption, headquartered in the Netherlands, has strengthened its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the launch of AppyThings Arabia, its new legal entity in the Kingdom. The move follows two years of on-the-ground operations in the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully organized the ICAP CFO Conference 2026 under the theme “The New Playbook – Adapt, Innovate, Elevate”, bringing together leading finance professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to deliberate on the evolving role of finance leadership in an increasingly …

The developer finalised the construction of its flagship Dubai project well ahead of schedule By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Leading real estate developer KASCO Developments has proudly announced the official completion of its inaugural residential project, VOLNA By KASCO. This milestone marks a significant achievement, as the project reached physical completion ahead of its registered scheduled date. Located in Al Jaddaf, …

DUBAI: UAE-born interactive media platform Exscape, which surpassed 11 million downloads earlier this month, is reshaping the future of digital entertainment by introducing a new model of gaming centred on sustained user engagement and a “play-to-win” philosophy that rewards participation, consistency, and skill. As the global gaming industry shifts toward the attention economy, Exscape is positioning itself at the forefront …