By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Global digital operator VEON Ltd. and Nutshell Group have announced a strategic partnership for THE GLOBAL CONNECT, a new international platform designed to bring together policymakers, global investors, corporate leaders, and academia to advance cross-border investment, digital transformation, and long-term economic cooperation across emerging and frontier economies. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a …

DUBAI: NKEY Architects, an international full-cycle architecture and design company, behind more than 500 residential and commercial projects across over 45 countries, has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Dubai, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s next phase of growth. The move reflects the company’s expanding footprint across international markets and reinforces the UAE’s role as a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at …

News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on February 13, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Bank Alfalah reported profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 28.34 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, translating into earning per share of PKR 17.97 compared to …

News Desk SIDNEY: Emirates has renewed its long-standing 23-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to connecting people through world-class music, culture, and travel experiences. As Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship globally, the renewed partnership with Sydney Symphony Orchestra builds on more than two decades of collaboration and will continue to bring extraordinary musical performances …

Crystal has officially unveiled its flagship residential address, The Hudson, Opal by Crystal, at an exclusive evening hosted at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers – a statement moment that signals the group’s design-first intent as it advances its Dubai expansion roadmap under the leadership of Mr. Mustafa Gandhi. Set within Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), The Hudson has been selected as a …

What does power actually look like in 2026? If your imagination still conjures mahogany-panelled boardrooms and the faint rustle of bespoke tailoring, you have not been paying attention. These days, it looks rather more like this: a cluster of founders in crisp linen, huddled over cold brew on a Palm Jumeirah terrace, the Arabian Gulf performing its usual turquoise sorcery …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ajman Properties Corporation “Aqaar” has concluded a strategic brand agreement with “Dusit International”, one of Thailand’s leading integrated hospitality companies, to develop the “Dusit Thani Residences Ajman” project under the luxury “Dusit Thani” brand umbrella. As the first residential project in Ajman bearing an international brand and managed by a global hospitality company, this project represents …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets, has reached another significant milestone in its journey that began in 1933 with a modest fleet of five aircraft. Joining the fleet at the end of 2025, the 500th aircraft named ‘TK Family’ was unveiled during a special launch event today by the Turkish flag carrier. The unveiling …

DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is underway: buyers are favouring developers that offer …