News Desk RIYADH: The Saudi Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commission under the Ministry of Culture, today announced Riyadh Music Week 2025 (RMW25) due to take place on December 4th to 13th in Riyadh, a world-class celebration of music, culture, and innovation set to take place in the heart of the Kingdom. RMW25 is a platform, that brings together the music industry …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Connections Saudi, held in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), concluded its inaugural 2025 edition in Riyadh after four dynamic days of collaboration, cultural discovery, and strategic networking. The exclusive event exceeded expectations with 600+ attendees, including 250 leading international buyers, 250 Saudi suppliers and guests from government, media and industry for high-impact business outcomes, …

News Desk KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) kept its momentum of customer outreach and community engagement, conducting four separate customer facilitation camps in areas where electricity theft and bill defaults challenge the utility’s resolve to supply uninterrupted supply of electricity. Camps were held at Perfume Chowk, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, P&T Colony in Gizri, Surjani and Machar colony in Lyari. “These camps are meant to …

News Desk ABU DHABI: A delegation of 50 senior financial officials from 20 Arab countries visited the headquarters of Sanadak, the Ombudsman Unit for the UAE, to learn about the Unit’s mandate and its role as the first independent entity in the Middle East and North Africa dedicated to financial consumer protection. The delegates also reviewed Sanadak’s experience and its …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Emirates Group today recognised over 90 UAE Nationals from across the organisation for successfully graduating from 14 different leadership and professional development programmes since the beginning of the year. Delivered by the Emirates Group in partnership with UAE government entities and globally recognised institutions, these programmes are designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential Emiratis …

News Desk DUBAI: CRUSH AGENCY expands its global footprint with the launch of ICONS. by CRUSH, a new international Talent & Audience division. Founded in Paris in 2009, CRUSH AGENCY has become one of the leading names in luxury experiential production, delivering landmark projects such as the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai, Bvlgari Le Gemme Sahare in Riyadh, and the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Rafal Real Estate Development Company, a leading Riyadh-based developer, and Rove Hotels today announced a strategic partnership to develop multiple Rove Hotels properties in the Saudi capital. The signing ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, officially marks the Rove brand’s expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, with plans for future cities to follow. Rove Hotels is a dynamic, award-winning lifestyle brand …

Web Desk DUBAI: To celebrate the season of gratitude, Emirates will be offering Thanksgiving food, drinks and entertainment on flights to and from Dubai and USA, between the 24-30 of November. Traditional festive fare will also be served in the Emirates Lounges in Dubai, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Thanksgiving Breakfast onboard Emirates: Awaken to the aroma of …

News Desk LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) hosted The Lord Choudrey CBE SI Pk, Chairman Bestway Group and Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal President & CEO United Bank Limited (UBL). His Lordship, who is also member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords and the Chairman of Bestway Group presented a cheque of Rs 275 million on behalf of …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, hosted his Latvian counterpart, His Excellency Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economy, at the third UAE-Latvia Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in the UAE, an event that was attended by government officials, business leaders and private- sector representatives from both nations. The two sides discussed …