Luxury suites, 24-hour butler service, and curated 7-night Gulf itineraries redefine cruising in the region DUBAI: MSC Cruises is shining a spotlight on its award-winning MSC Yacht Club as it returns to the Gulf for the 2025/26 season. Known as the ‘ship within a ship,’ MSC Yacht Club offers a private sanctuary of luxury and personalised service, setting it apart …

Day One Sessions Focus on Physical Readiness, Resilience, and Performance Enhancement in the Armed Forces ABU DHABI: H.E. Lt General (Staff) Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, inaugurated the CISM International Scientific Symposium 2025, which commenced today in Abu Dhabi and will run for three days until 22 October. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh …

News Deal KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and EFU Life Assurance Ltd formalized a strategic partnership through a signing ceremony held at EFU Life House, marking the launch of two groundbreaking Takaful propositions — the EFU Takaful Zenith Plan and EFU Takaful WIN FitCover Plan — both have distinct benefits and are tailored to meet the diverse financial and lifestyle …

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), representing over 200 of Pakistan’s leading foreign investors, has issued its annual contribution report for 2024, showing healthy growth and sustained economic impact of the OICCI members’ contribution during the past year. Despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions, OICCI members continued to demonstrate resilience and long-term confidence in Pakistan’s market, recording substantial …

The 7th edition continues to promote industrywide action for seafarer welfare By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Tristar Group has confirmed the seventh edition of Tristar Safety at Sea Conference will be held on November 10, 2025, at the One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. The annual conference is a unique venue which connects leading experts and regulatory authorities with professional …

Meezan Bank Limited (MBL), Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, and Naya Nazimabad, a flagship housing and lifestyle project , have entered into a landmark collaboration to introduce Meezan Islamic Housing Finance for Under-Construction Projects — a first-of-its-kind Shariah-compliant home financing facility structured under the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) guidelines. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in expanding access to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) announced the launch of the 24rd edition of its highly impactful annual campaign the “Clean UAE”. It is set to kick off on 6th December 2025 under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. In a year proudly dedicated to community spirit across the UAE, this campaign is …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from IBM headed by Ana Paula De Jesus Assis, Senior Vice President and Chair of IBM EMEA. The meeting discussed opportunities to expand co-operation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity solutions, in support of Dubai’s …

DUBAI: Yango Group, a global technology company headquartered in the UAE, and China Mobile International (CMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced technology solutions that help businesses grow and expand globally. The agreement, signed during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, outlines a shared commitment to developing tools and …

Web Desk DUBAI: Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, today announced its acquisition of Sanad Cash, one of Saudi’s first and most established expense management solutions. This landmark deal marks a major leap in Qashio’s growth into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. The acquisition combines Qashio’s industry-leading spend management …