News Desk ABU DHABI: Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of the UAE’s economic diversification efforts, announced the launch of a series of non-financial enablement programmesdesigned to support 500 entrepreneurs and SME founders. This initiative is part of the national campaign “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World,” aimed at accelerating the growth of startups and strengthening the UAE’s position as …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mira Developments joins this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), the citywide initiative encouraging residents to stay active for 30 minutes a day throughout November. Supporting Dubai’s drive to promote health and community well-being, the company continues to integrate sport and wellness into its corporate culture. Guided by Mira’s brand vision of placing wellness at the heart …

KARACHI: Continuing its customer outreach and community engagement drive, K-Electric (KE) organized a Customer Facilitation Camp and Khuli Kachahri in Abdullah Shah Noorani Basti, Korangi. The initiative aimed to assist residents with billing concerns, meter-related queries, and new connection requests. KE’s Chief Distribution and Marcomms Officer, Sadia Dada, visited the camp, met with customers, and reviewed ongoing service facilitation efforts. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shangri-La Dubai announces the appointment of Denis Glibic as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years of international experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Denis brings extensive expertise in commercial strategy, hotel launches, and brand positioning. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Nairobi …

DUBAI: The curtain has closed on Beautyworld Middle East 2025, marking the most international and influential edition in the show’s 29-year history. Held from 27 to 29 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event drew more than 2,500 exhibitors and a record-breaking 85,297 total visitors from 178 countries, up nearly 20% on the recorded attendance for …

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Valerie Hickey Global Director of World Bank’s Climate Change Group during COP-30 Conference in Belem, Brazil. The meeting focused on collaboration and policy discussions related to environmental sustainability and climate resilience in Punjab. Global Director of World Bank’s Climate Change Group Valerie Hickey lauded Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s environmental vision, describing …

Web Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best Bank of the Year – Large Size Banks’ award by the CFA Society Pakistan, a member society of the CFA Institute, USA, at its 22nd Annual Excellence Awards held recently in Karachi. This marks the sixth consecutive year that CFA Society Pakistan has …

DUBAI: Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school announced the closing of a USD 18 million funding round co-led by Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). The funds will be used to establish three new campuses in the United States, Europe and Dubai, and to deepen Tetr’s ten-country operating network across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. …

DUBAI: Arabian Center is set to host the highly anticipated 3rd edition of its signature fashion event, Glamour Gala, from November 14th to 16th, 2025, at Entrance A Atrium, with shows at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm. Inspired by an Ocean and Pearls theme, this year’s event promises to celebrate the finest in Arabian and Middle Eastern fashion …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: When the Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 17 November, behind the incredible aircraft displays and billion-dollar deals will be an equally impressive operation: Emirates Flight Catering’s (EKFC) culinary mission to blend extraordinary scale with precision. EKFC, the official caterer for Dubai Airshow 2025, is preparing to serve over 300,000 meals to a diverse audience of …