News Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, revealing changing expectations among Dubai’s premium real estate purchasers. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in H1 2025, the analysis provides a snapshot of how high-net-worth individuals (HWNI) are navigating the city’s residential market. Key Buyer PrioritiesThe report shows that …

By Rafiq Vayani CAIRO: INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding and one of the UAE’s leading organizers of specialized events, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA) during the fourth edition of Africa Health ExCon 2025, the continent’s largest healthcare event, held under the patronage …

In June 2025, Standard Chartered Pakistan received two prestigious awards for its exceptional work in Diversity & Inclusion. The Bank was honoured with the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Diamond Recognition Award by the Employer’s Federation of Pakistan, acknowledging its dedication to creating a gender-inclusive workspace. Additionally, SC Pakistan was recognized for its excellence in Best Accessible Documentation, Employment for …

As the UAE continues to nurture a new wave of ambitious, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, mobility choices are rapidly evolving to match their dynamic lifestyles. VinFast VF 8 is a premium all-electric SUV that blends intelligent features, eye-catching design, and long-term reliability, making it the perfect companion for the nation’s next generation of business leaders. With the UAE ranked among the top …

News Desk DUBAI: Royaloak Furniture, one of India’s largest organised furniture retail chains, has announced its entry into the UAE market as part of a broader international expansion strategy. With an operational history spanning over 15 years and a customer base exceeding 5 million, the brand has opened three stores in the UAE—located in RAK Mall (Ras Al Khaimah), Lulu …

Web Desk DUBAI: Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE’s largest remittance and foreign exchange company and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, is proud to announce the digital issuance of its popular prepaid cards, the TravelCard and FlexiblePay cards. This initiative promotes financial inclusion and supports the UAE’s vision of fostering a cashless economy. Customers can now obtain these …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. Salman Iqbal, President of the World Memon Organization (WMO), was warmly welcomed by the Memon Association of North America (MANA) as a special guest during his recent trip to the United States. The gathering, hosted at the Mozawalla residence, included a productive dialogue between Mr. Iqbal and Mr. Suhel Milwala—MANA’s newly elected president—along with the …

News Desk DUBAI/CAIRO: DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, in collaboration with the Human Fraternity Foundation in Egypt, today hosted a charity dinner for orphaned children at the Oasis of Mercy House project for orphan care (Dar Wahat Al-Rahma) in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital, during an evening of giving and compassion. This event formed part of an official visit by a DIHAD Sustainable …

Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing …

News Desk SHARJAH: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, and H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, graced the 4th Mango Festival held at the Expo Hall in Khorkafan. For the first time, Pakistan participated in the Khorkafan Mango Festival, showcasing the country’s rich and diverse varieties of mangoes. The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah set …