News Desk ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been honoured with the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, winning the category of “Institution Distinguished in Cash Management, Sovereign Funds, and Banking Financial Services” at the third edition of the award (2024-2025). This accolade reaffirms the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and innovation in upgrading its financial system while achieving …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Samana Developers is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD). This collaboration represents a meaningful step in advancing Samana Developers’ commitment to fostering a more inclusive and equitable real estate sector—specifically by promoting greater women’s leadership and participation within Dubai’s dynamic and rapidly evolving property market. A Shared Vision for Progress: …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With the chief patronage of the TDRA-UAE, the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 was held today in Dubai with a renewed call for accelerating transformation across technologies, communications networks, and digital economies, with unified digital action across the South Asia–Middle East–North Africa region at large. Organized by the SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the Summit gathered a high-profile …

News Desk DUBAI: In today’s digital age, technology is not just powering devices, it is shaping how the next generation learns, imagines, and connects. In a bold move redefining the role of artificial intelligence in children’s educational content, a new animated series is winning hearts for how it was made. “Piper Ki Duniya (World of Piper),” is a one of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Skywards Exclusives, a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio, has expanded its offerings to now include exclusive hospitality tickets at Dubai’s largest multipurpose indoor venue, Coca-Cola Arena. Starting from today, members can bid or redeem Miles to watch the best music concerts, comedy shows, sports tournaments and much more. Dr. …

Web Desk KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Organized a three-day Arts Alumni Festival 2025, concluding with a vibrant showcase of artistic talent. On the last day of the festival, a performance of Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed play The Glass Menagerie captivated the audience. Renowned TV director, producer, and actor Khalid Ahmed conducted a voice workshop covering public speaking, acting, teaching, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In a landmark move that reinforces Dubai’s leadership in the real estate sector and harnesses cutting-edge technologies to advance property investment, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the region’s first tokenized real estate investment project through the ‘Prypco Mint’ platform. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Prypco, in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory …

News Desk DUBAI: The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), organised a specialised workshop titled “Preparing the Government Balance Sheet According to the GFSM 2014 Guidelines” in Dubai. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and local financial departments nationwide. …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, is pleased to announce its partnership with Booking.com, a global leader in online travel. This collaboration aims to offer SalamAir passengers an enhanced travel experience by providing seamless access to a variety of accommodation and car rental options through SalamAir`s website. With the wide variety of hotels, resorts, car rental services, and …

DUBAI: Kenya Airways (KQ) has entered into a new partnership with the Kenya Rugby Union—Simbas Men’s 15 Team, making it the official airline partner of the national team during the Rugby World Cup. This partnership aims to support the ongoing growth of Kenyan rugby by uplifting local talent and empowering African sports champions through a KES 15 million in-kind sponsorship …