News Desk ABU DHABI: Al Reem Island has cemented its position as the leading residential investment destination in Abu Dhabi, achieving a remarkable 38% year-on-year increase in off-plan property weighted average prices during Q2 2025. These figures, analyzed by MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, using comprehensive transaction data from Quanta, place the island at the forefront of the …

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and pride. The event brought together NBP’s leadership, employees and their families for a day filled with patriotic spirit. Festivities included the hoisting of the national flag, singing of the national anthem, and a cake-cutting ceremony at the NBP headquarters. This year, the national anthem was made …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Huawei is redefining smartwatch personalization with its growing and evolving collection of Watch Faces, designed to bring style, creativity, and individuality to every HUAWEI Watch user’s wrist. From timeless elegance to bold, trend-setting visuals, HUAWEI Watch Faces are curated by top designers and artists to suit every lifestyle and occasion. The latest collections feature dynamic visuals, …

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) marked the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with a grand ceremony, highlighting its dedication to the nation’s progress and growth. The event was led by PSO’s Managing Director & CEO, Syed Taha, who emphasized the company’s commitment to outstanding performance, technological innovation, and environmental stewardship. The event was made special by a soul-stirring performance by students …

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Qi Card, Iraq’s leading digital payments provider, and Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines, has signed a landmark partnership in Istanbul to launch a new co-branded Mastercard debit card for Iraqis. The partnership will benefit 11 million Qi cardholders in Iraq by integrating their everyday spend to Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles rewards programme. The new agreement will enrich …

Web Desk DUBAI: Following its unveiling at Huawei’s recent launch event in Dubai, the sleek and feature-packed HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 is now officially available for pre-order in the UAE. Designed to deliver an exceptional balance of performance, creativity, and comfort, the MatePad 11.5 brings Huawei’s innovative PaperMatte Display technology to a wider audience, making it the perfect companion for students, …

By Rafiq Vayani DOHA: Qatar Airways and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are joining forces to revolutionise the aviation industry through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This strategic partnership aims to elevate customer experience, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance overall airline group performance. As part of this partnership, Qatar Airways and Accenture has established “AI Skyways” to further position the multi award-winning airline …

GENEVA: Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of three new Vice Presidents – Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden and Dan Clayton – to its newly formed product and experience team. Reporting to Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi, the trio will lead wellness and spa, property and destination guest experiences and gastronomy and concepts, respectively, as part of the …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has achieved a significant milestone in its distribution strategy with the official launch of its offerings on Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS). Travel agents using Sabre GDS can now seamlessly book SalamAir flights under the airline’s OV code and issue tickets on the OV960 stock in all it’s active Billing and Settlement Plan …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year. Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day is …