أعلنت “بن غاطي ” القابضة المحدودة (“بن غاطي” أو “الشركة القابضة”)، الشركة الرائدة في تطوير العقارات الفاخرة في دولة الإمارات ومقرها دبي، عن استحواذها على قطعة أرض تملّك حر بمساحة بناء إجمالية تتجاوز 8 ملايين قدم مربعة وبقيمة تطويرية إجمالية متوقعة تفوق الـ 25 مليار درهم. ومن المقرر أن تُخصص هذه الأرض لبناء وتشييد أول مجتمع سكني متكامل بمخطط عمراني …

TOULOUSE: Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, leased from global lessor Avolon. This marks a key milestone in the airline’s comprehensive fleet renewal programme, which will see a total of 20 A320neo Family aircraft join its fleet over the coming years. Royal Jordanian’s first A320neo is configured with a 180 seat all-economy layout, designed for customer comfort and efficient …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing its legacy of trust …

Web Desk MILAN/ROME, Italy: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its inflight retail partnership with easyJet to include Milan Linate (LIN) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airports in Italy. Under the new agreement, dnata’s specialist teams will deliver last-mile logistics, packing and uplifting easyJet’s range of onboard retail products -including food and beverage items- alongside around …

News Desk DUBAI: Qashio, the Dubai-headquartered B2B spend management platform with operations and clients in 22 countries, including the UAE, Europe, the UK, and soon Saudi Arabia, has raised $19.8 million in its latest funding round. The capital will support further geographic expansion and scale what is already the largest B2B fintech loyalty program in the MENA region. Despite achieving …

AJMAN: As part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the efficiency of government operations, the Department of Finance in Ajman has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ajman Bank. This collaboration aims to strengthen digital financial integration, reduce bureaucracy, and improve the effectiveness of financial operations while delivering high-quality financial services. This agreement comes within the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABHA: Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Aseer Region, the second edition of the Aseer Investment Forum commenced this morning, Tuesday, at King Khalid University’s campus in Al-Fara’a, Abha, under the theme “Aseer Thrives… Invest Now.” The event features the participation of several esteemed ministers, senior officials, …

News Desk DUBAI/KARACHI: HMR Waterfront proudly served as the Title Sponsor of ZAB E-Fest 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating innovation, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation. At the festival’s closing ceremony, Mr. Hasnain Pardesi, CEO of HMR Waterfront, delivered an inspiring address to an audience of talented students, faculty, and industry professionals. In recognition of HMR …

News Desk DUBAI: Recently, the Trump administration suspended Harvard’s ability to enroll international students under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), making the legal status of thousands of global scholars uncertain. In response to the situation, Tetr College of Business has announced a landmark initiative to safeguard the future of international students. The leading B-school will offer full scholarships …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, along with Consul General Hussain Muhammad and members of the Pakistani diplomatic mission, attended a special ceremony in Dubai held to honor renowned Pakistani film artists Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan for their outstanding contributions to Pakistani cinema and arts. During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirmizi presented commemorative …