DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has been awarded global “rising star” free zone for 2025 by fDi Intelligence, a leading Financial Times publication, cementing the citys position as a thriving business hub and reflecting its world-class connectivity, innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability. The accolade, part of the fDis 2025 Global Free Zones of the Year Awards, highlights Expo City Dubai …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded the prestigious Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport’s 2024 Fly Quiet Programme, the only airline to achieve this distinction. Emirates’ score of 92.9[1] significantly outpaced other carriers flying into the airport and taking part in the programme. The Fly Quiet Programme, developed by the Port Authority of New York and New …

News Desk DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, is further strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Starting 26 October 2025, the airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering its guests greater …

News Desk MUSCAT: In a significant step toward strengthening Oman’s aviation maintenance capabilities and enhancing In-Country Value (ICV), SalamAir has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to provide aircraft wheels and  brakes maintenance services in the Sultanate of Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of …

News Desk DUBAI: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded a high-level mission to Australia, advancing its mandate to reshape endowment management through innovative, future-focused financial frameworks. The mission reflects Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s commitment to building a resilient, transparent, and globally competitive endowment ecosystem that supports Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development roadmap and insure future generations …

By Rafiq Vayan DUBAI: Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres has launched its fourth edition of the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign across the UAE, emphasizing the hospital group’s dedication to the early detection and prevention of breast cancer, which is the most prevalent invasive cancer in women in the UAE. Each October, Medcare’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign turns awareness into …

KARACHI: S&P Global Pakistan has achieved remarkable recognition at the Best Place to Work Awards for 2025, securing its position among Pakistan’s top five ‘Best of the Best Companies’. In addition, S&P Global Pakistan won the ‘Best Place to Work in Large Company’ category and the ‘Best in Industry Award’ for the IT Services Industry. “These recognitions are a reflection …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Expo City Dubai boasts the highest level of sustainable tourism certification available globally having become a Certified Sustainable Destination under the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), leading the way in the UAE’s commitment to putting the planet at the heart of tourism. Illustrating the city’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its evolution and …

Web Desk KARACHI: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced an all new option for its partner drivers called Flex. The Flex option is designed specially for individuals that want to work part-time on the Yango Pro app, allowing them to choose their trips, view fares and destinations before accepting a ride, and earn an …

THE RED SEA, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Hamad International Airport (DOH), the Best Airport in the Middle East as voted by Skytrax in 2025. The Red Sea is the 12th destination in Saudi Arabia to be serviced by Qatar Airways, …