By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Riyadh Air and Mastercard today unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. With no legacy programs in place, Riyadh Air is in a unique position to jointly create an extensive financial and payment ecosystem that is unprecedented from day one. The collaboration …

DUBAI:;Bollywood A-lister, Kriti Sanon is set to walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra at the closing show of Dubai Fashion Week. Happening on 6th February 2026 at Dubai Design District, world renowned couturier Manish Malhotra will be showcasing his latest collection ‘Inaya’ – The India Story. Inaya – The India Story celebrates India’s cultural heritage through a contemporary design lens, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/DOHA: Now in its sixth year, the annual “Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (the ‘Forum’), held in collaboration with Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (‘MOCI’), will take place from May 12–14, 2026 in Doha. Held under the guiding theme, ‘The Global Rebalance: Capital, Power and the Middle East,’ the Forum will explore transformative changes in capital allocation …

By Rahil Rao DUBAI: Following the strong market visibility generated during its soft launch, Arthouse Hills Arjan has now entered its official vision to market phase with the release of pricing, unit mix and payment plan details to buyers and investors following strong market interest. The AED 550 million development brings the creative and design heritage of Arthouse Hotel New …

Opening day of the co-located events at the DWTC highlights the region’s growing role as a global hub for aviation services, innovation and investment By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened MRO Middle East …

Sobha Realty has signed on Positive Zero’s HYPR systems to power the project office and store, in the development of its luxury villa community – Sobha Elwood, on Al Ain Road, Dubai By Rafiq Vayan DUBAI: Sobha Realty’s luxury villa community development – Sobha Elwood, will deploy innovative clean energy systems from Positive Zero, including the first-of-its-kind mobile battery energy …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return service, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Swisslog, a global leader in automated logistics solutions, is gearing up to connect with customers and partners at LogiMAT 2026, to share its latest portfolio updates and ongoing developments shaping warehouse automation. With this year’s LogiMAT theme, “Passion for Details,” aligning perfectly with Swisslog’s precision-driven ethos, the company is set to present its bold vision under …

News Desk DUBAI: Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited has reinforced its commitment to delivering world-class corporate services with the appointment of Michael McHale as Senior Manager, Corporate Services. Michael’s return to Equiom marks a significant step in expanding the firm’s ability to support complex international structures and evolving client needs. With more than 25 years’ experience in the trust and …

News Desk KARACHI: Infectious Disease experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have stated that recent developments related to the Nipah virus (NiV) in Eastern India and Bangladesh do not currently pose a direct threat to Pakistan. While geographical factors and known transmission patterns keep the risk low, experts noted that the situation presents an important opportunity to reflect …