By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH/DUBAI: In the heart of Wadi Safar, close to Diriyah’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and centrally located within Riyadh, a forthcoming Aman resort and exclusive branded residences will soon rise from a dramatic desert escarpment. Reflecting the spirit of one of Saudi Arabia’s most historically and culturally significant landscapes, the property will be known as Amansamar. Providing …

Web Desk DUBAI: As summer unfurls its warmth across the region, Shaza Hotels invites travellers to step into a world where elegance, tranquillity, and cultural richness converge. More than just an escape, Shaza’s new ‘Summer Smiles’ offer is a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with nature, loved ones, and the soulful rhythm of slow, meaningful travel. From the gentle rustle of trees to the shimmering embrace …

KARACHI: Google has introduced its state-of-the-art video generation model, Veo 3, expanding access to Google AI Pro subscribers in over 150 countries, including Pakistan. This new capability allows users to transform their favorite photos into vivid eight-second video clips with sound through a powerful photo-to-video feature built on Veo 3, launched earlier this year. Globally, users have already created over …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has topped the rankings as YouGov’s Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to the airline’s longstanding ‘Fly Better’ promise. Emirates is the only airline to be featured on the global top 10 list. The YouGov Most Recommended Brands rankings measure the percentage of a brand’s customers who would recommend …

News Desk DUBAI: During the Product Launch in Dubai under the theme “Fashion Next,” Huawei unveiled a range of new products including the HUAWEI Pura 80 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. It was officially announced with great fanfare that XMAGE will return to the Grand Palais in Paris this year, where it will host the “The World, You and …

ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador Riina Kionka and Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division Dr. Kazim Niaz have officially signed a €20 million grant agreement aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing the business environment in Pakistan. This significant initiative supports Pakistan’s transition toward green and inclusive growth, with a special focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by …

News Desk DUBAI: As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing maritime safety and ensuring the highest standards of regulation and transparency in the marine sector, the Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation urges all stakeholders, including manufacturers, owners, operators, and importers of marine vessels, to comply with the requirement to include and display the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Strawberry season has arrived and to celebrate the quintessential British summer fruit, Emirates is launching a new seasonal strawberry menu on flights between Dubai and the UK this July. Available from 14th to 31st July 2025, the special menu will follow Emirates’ Wimbledon-themed offering and continue the celebration of British seasonal flavours. Featuring a curated selection …

Web Desk KARACHI: President Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Junaid Naqi Allahwala attended the 2nd Super Women Conference & Award Ceremony, organized by Rizwana Farooq, CEO & Founder of Roshan Pakistan Professional Women’s Forum. The event celebrated the power, resilience, and achievements of dynamic women leaders across Pakistan. President Naqi acknowledged the vital role women play in driving …

News Desk SUKKUR: On 8 July 2025, Professor Dr.Zeeshan Qaiser, Advisor to the Mayor of Sukkur and Spokesman of the Sindh Government, called on Mr. Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand at the Royal Thai Consulate General to seek collaboration in key areas of development such as healthcare, digital education, technology for fresh water treatment and medical research on genetic …