By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 marks a milestone with strategic Platinum Partnerships. MoU signed between Karachi Marriott, PTM, and South Air. Raza Abbas (GM, Karachi Marriott) and Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani (CEO, PTM) led the ceremony. AVM (R) Ijaz Malik (Deputy CEO, South Air) and industry leaders joined to celebrate collaboration. Together, driving growth and innovation …

Dubai’s live entertainment calendar is set for a major highlight this Valentine’s Day with the announcement of Comedy Mixtape Fest Vol. 2, scheduled to take place on 14 February 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event is being brought to the city by Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East, in partnership with DXB LIVE. Building on the …

W Capital Real Estate Brokerage ranked the top UAE selling Agent for Deyaar Development projects in 2025 “This achievement reflects the company’s successful marketing efforts and its strategy of aligning with market demands by promoting the best residential and commercial projects in the UAE market,” said CEO, Walid Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni noted that this recognition from Deyaar Development, a …

33 teams from eight countries set sail at the start of the 33rd Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race. DUBAI: A record fleet of 33 boats is on its way towards Oman’s capital city after starting the 360-mile Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race this afternoon. A steady 10-knot westerly breeze greeted the fleet as the boats – ranging from …

Web Desk FUJAIRAH: The extraordinary meeting of the Executive Council of World Taekwondo was held today in the Emirate of Fujairah, chaired by H.E. Dr Choue Chung-won, President of World Taekwondo, at Al Bahar Hotel and Resort, on the sidelines of the Fujairah International Open Taekwondo Championships and the Arab Cup Championship. The tournaments are held under the gracious patronage …

ABU DHABI: When Alexandra Eala steps onto court at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City on Monday evening to face wildcard Zeynep Sonmez, the moment will represent far more than a first-round match at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. It marks a full circle return to the tournament where the 20-year-old Filipina’s WTA 500 journey began – and a …

News Desk FUJAIRAH: The Fujairah Tennis & Country Club (FTCC) has received international recognition from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its efforts in advancing gender parity in professional tennis. Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the ITF World Tennis Tour and Data Rights, visited the club during an ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour women’s event to personally present a Recognition …

Sport Desk FUJAIRAH: Austria’s Lilli Tagger claimed the singles crown, while Great Britain’s Harriet Dart and Maia Lumsden lifted the doubles title at the inaugural Fujairah ITF Women’s W100, held at the Fujairah Tennis Club in the presence of Guest of Honour Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad bin Said Al Sharqi and Mr. Ghafour Behroozian, Chairman of Fujairah Tennis and Country …

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax USD 1130 million compared to USD 1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12%. The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing at USD 13.2 billion at year-end. The impressive results were driven by growth across …

KARACHI: The Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) is back for its 17th edition from 6–8 February 2026 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, reaffirming its position as Pakistan’s largest and most influential literary gathering. Free and open to the public, KLF 2026 brings together ideas, imagination, and dialogue at a time when literature’s role in shaping empathy and resilience has never been …