By Rafiq Vayani ISLAMABAD: In a significant step toward strengthening small business financing in Pakistan, ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigiKhata, a leading digital ledger platform used by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to enable structured financing solutions for businesses operating on DigiKhata’s platform. The partnership is designed to connect digitally active SMEs with …

News Desk DUBAI: SHEIN®, a leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer, hosted an offline event in City Centre Mirdif, Dubai, as part of the company’s “SHEIN Beauty Glow Up” campaign in the region. Running from January 29 to February 3, 2026, the event focuses on beauty and cosmetics brands from SHEIN’s current partners in the region, such as luxury goods …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the appointment of Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Dayne will lead Snowflake’s EMEA go-to-market operations by building on the company’s strong momentum within the region and helping customers accelerate AI adoption. Dayne most recently served as the Managing Director …

أعلنت “بن غاطي” القابضة المحدودة (“بن غاطي القابضة”)، الشركة الرائدة في تطوير العقارات الفاخرة في دولة الإمارات، عن تحقيق نتائج مالية قياسية للسنة المنتهية في 31 ديسمبر 2025، في تأكيدٍ على قوة المبيعات، والانضباط في التنفيذ، والتحسن المستمر في متانة الميزانية العمومية للمجموعة. وارتفع صافي الربح بنسبة 96% على أساس سنوي ليصل إلى 3.58 مليار درهم، مدفوعًا بالرافعة التشغيلية القوية، …

DUBAI: Binghatti Holding Ltd, a leading UAE real estate developer, announced record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining strong sales execution, disciplined delivery, and continued strengthening of the Group’s balance sheet. Net profit increased 96% year-on-year to AED 3.58 billion, reflecting robust operating leverage, efficient execution and the continued strong demand for Dubai real estate. The …

DUBAI: talabat has been awarded the Delivering Excellence Award by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, recognizing its commitment to safer roads and responsible delivery operations, enabled through sustained and transparent collaboration with Dubai Government entities. The Delivering Excellence Award affirms talabat’s partnership-first approach, highlighting the impact of public–private collaboration in advancing road safety, protecting delivery riders, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received five distinguished awards from the British Safety Council in the 2025 cycle, reaffirming its global leadership and excellence in health and safety, environmental management and institutional well-being. DEWA was awarded the Sword of Honour in Health and Safety for the 18th time, the Globe of Honour in Environmental Management …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has begun 2026 on a high note, recording its strongest January performance on record, achieving AED858.21 million (US$235 million), representing a 18.53% increase over January last year and marking an outstanding start to the year. January 2026 is now ranked as Dubai Duty Free’s third-highest sales month on record, surpassed only by December …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond. In 2025, SalamAir operated 22,164 flights, carried over 3.4 million passengers, and expanded its network to over 44 destinations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The airline now operates a modern fleet of 15 aircraft, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 marks a milestone with strategic Platinum Partnerships. MoU signed between Karachi Marriott, PTM, and South Air. Raza Abbas (GM, Karachi Marriott) and Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani (CEO, PTM) led the ceremony. AVM (R) Ijaz Malik (Deputy CEO, South Air) and industry leaders joined to celebrate collaboration. Together, driving growth and innovation …