By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, is proud to announce its ranking as the 5th highest off-plan seller in volume for the first half of 2025, according to Property Monitor and Oqood. This impressive achievement reflects a period of unprecedented growth, record-breaking sales, and a robust pipeline of new projects, firmly establishing …

Web Desk KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Hunar Foundation (THF), a Not-for-Profit Organization (NPO) working to empower marginalized youth with vocational and technical skills to bridge the skills-to-job gap for Pakistani youth. The partnership falls under the umbrella of ‘Meezan Justuju’, the Bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility …

  June-24 June-25 2024 YTD 2025 YTD Passengers 1.5 million 1.8 million 8.7 million 10.2 million Passenger load factor 86% 88% 85% 87% Operating fleet size([1]) 92 101     Passenger destinations 76 79               ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for June …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Ads, the AdTech division of Yango Group, a global tech company headquartered in Dubai, has introduced new monetization opportunities for mobile app publishers in the region. With enhanced access to global demand, smarter ad formats, and features designed to drive deeper user engagement, the company’s latest offering empowers developers to significantly increase in-app revenue and improve …

Web Desk DUBAI: Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced Chris Niederman as Senior Vice President of Alliances & Channels, starting July 21, 2025. Niederman will be responsible for leading the Snowflake global channel and partner ecosystem, and driving growth and collaboration through the Snowflake AI Data Cloud to empower every enterprise to achieve its full potential …

GUJRANWALA: Muhammad Bilal Khan, Chairman of the All Pakistan Marble Industries Association (APMIA), recently engaged in a productive dialogue with Mr. Anwar Dar, Founder of GIFT University, and Atif Farooqi, Professor of Practice at GIFT University. The discussion focused on addressing the vocational training needs of the mining and marble sector in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap …

News Desk DUBAI: Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announces updates to its English language testing portfolio. These include enhancements to the Pearson Test of English (PTE) and the launch of the Pearson English Express Test, bringing new advances in secure, accurate, and trusted assessments. Together, they demonstrate Pearson’s commitment to improving the testing experience for governments, …

KARACHI: The Institute of Holistic Rehabilitation & Inclusion (IHRI) proudly celebrated the inauguration of its 6th campus on Sunday, 13 July, 2025 at Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi, marking a significant milestone in its unwavering mission to support and empower children with special needs. With a vision rooted in compassion and community, IHRI continues to expand its impact, now serving over 2,000 special needs children with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Blue Remit, the digital remittance subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to significantly expand its payout capabilities across multiple geographies. This partnership adds new strength to both entities to complement each other. By integrating Blue Remit’s digital-first platform with TerraPay’s interoperable infrastructure, the …

DUBAI: The 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), set to run from 30 September to 2 October 2025, will highlight the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving service delivery and accelerating digital transformation across various sectors vital to a sustainable future. The exhibition – organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the directives …