By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai held its annual Convocation on November 14–15, 2025, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. The two-day ceremony saw 722 students from 43 batches across 39 programs receive their degrees, bringing MAHE Dubai’s alumni network to over 10,000 graduates. This year’s convocation was especially significant, aligning with MAHE …

Exclusive Benefits and Elevated Journeys for Hilton Honors and Sfeer Members in the Kingdom and Beyond RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Riyadh Air have announced a strategic partnership naming Hilton the inaugural hotel partner for Sfeer, the recently launched lifestyle loyalty program powered by Riyadh Air. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, premium service, and customer-centric …

DIFC-licensed firm appoints Lyndon D’Silva as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) to build on three decades of operations DUBAI: CFS DIFC Ltd., part of the Continental Group, has entered a new phase of expansion, recording a 77% growth in premiums and accelerating its digital transformation agenda. The milestone builds on the Group’s 30-year legacy in the Middle East and its steady evolution …

Samana Developers Offers a 100% Interest-Free Path to Ownership for UAE Residents By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH/DUBAI: Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, today announced the introduction of a game-changing new payment plan. It is specifically designed to remove the initial financial hurdle of property ownership for residents and investors. The novel structure offers buyers the opportunity …

Web Desk DUBAI: Union Coop has reiterated its unwavering commitment to applying the highest standards of food quality and safety across all stages of importing and handling food products sold in its branches, ensuring consumer safety and offering top-quality goods at competitive prices. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, emphasized that the cooperative follows rigorous procedures in selecting …

Landmark Signing Ceremony Secures Complimentary Shariah-Compliant Protection for All Contributors to the Lucky Islamic Pension Fund Lucky Investments Limited, a full-fledged Islamic Asset Management Company, and 5th Pillar Family Takaful, a leading provider of Shariah-compliant family protection, today announced a landmark partnership following a formal signing ceremony. The agreement ensures that free-of-cost Takaful coverage will be extended to all participants …

In a unique global first, Danube Properties has announced the launch of ‘Shahrukhz by Danube’, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. The announcement marks a monumental collaboration between two icons who redefined ambition and success in their respective worlds- Shah Rukh Khan and Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group. Rising majestically on Sheikh …

في سابقة عالمية فريدة، أعلنت شركة دانوب بروبرتيز عن إطلاق مشروع “شاروكز من دانوب”، وهو برج تجاري فاخر يحمل اسم نجم بوليوود الشهير شاروخان. وتمثل هذه الخطوة تعاوناً استثنائياً بين رُمزين أعادا تعريف الطموح والنجاح في مجالاتهما—شاروخان، ورجل الأعمال رضوان ساجان، المؤسس ورئيس مجلس إدارة مجموعة دانوب.يعلو البرج بشكل مميز على شارع الشيخ زايد بارتفاع 55 طابقاً، ليصبح واحداً من …

Partnership to unlock offtake and distribution of UAE-produced SAF, supporting national decarbonisation goals DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ENOC and MENA Biofuels, part of the Mercantile & Maritime Group, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The MoU will see …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Fardan Exchange, the UAE’s most trusted financial services provider since 1971, today announced the launch of its Salary Advance service for Wages Protection System (WPS) customers, in partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, the neo bank of the future, backed by Hub71 and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and funded by Commercial Bank International. …