News Desk TARBES, France: The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, efficient TBM 960 to represent the company’s single-engine turboprop-powered general aviation product line. The Kodiak 900’s presence in Europe highlights the Kodiak family’s unique combination of …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: AliExpress has launched its Summer Sale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, running from June 1-10 with selected deals of up to 80% off. Coinciding with a surge in demand for premium home tech and branded goods, the platform is expanding its Brand+ channel to offer more exciting authenticated global labels. With optimized delivery …

Web Desk DUBAI: MAXION, the UAE-based dating app, has unveiled a new strategic vision Real Dates, Real People, where professionals can browse live dates, pick one, and show up in real time. The app has been revamped, built on its mission to end loneliness, in response to rising dating app fatigue among individuals and evolving user behaviour. According to industry …

RIYADH: Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia’s largest retail pharmacy chain and an integrated Omnihealth platform. This collaboration will integrate Checkout.com‘s cutting-edge payment acquiring and processing technology into Nahdi’s online platforms, optimizing the digital payment experience and improving payment success rates for millions of its customers in KSA and …

News Desk KARACHI: Cement despatches declined during May-26. Total Cement despatches during May-26 were 3.837 million tons against 4.858 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year, showing a decline of 21.02%. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by the industry during the month of May-26 were 3.205 …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Deloitte Middle East has announced the admission of 27 new partners effective 1 June 2026, coinciding with the launch of Deloitte EMEA and the firm’s centennial year in the Middle East. The appointments reflect Deloitte’s continued investment in one of its fastest-growing regions and reinforce the firm’s focus on building leadership capabilities to support clients navigating …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop’s Silicon Oasis, Al Khawaneej, Al Nahda, and Motor City branches have been awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, in recognition of the effectiveness of their Food Safety Management System and its compliance with internationally recognized standards. The certification reflects Union Coop’s commitment to implementing the highest food safety standards and preventive …

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) today released the results of its Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey Wave 29, conducted across Pakistan in the second quarter of 2026. The survey reveals a marked deterioration in business sentiment, with the overall BCI falling 9 percentage points to a positive 13 percent, down from 22 percent in Wave …

ABU DHABI: As the UAE advances its sustainability, climate resilience and blue economy ambitions, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a new academic programme designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to shape the future of our oceans and coastlines. From September 2026, students will be able to enrol in the new Foundation Year and three-year Bachelor’s degree …

Biz Today Report MADINAH MUNAWWARA: Biz Today International has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdullatif Alshanqiti as Associate Editor, effective immediately. The appointment reflects Dr. Alshanqiti’s distinguished professional achievements, expertise, and commitment to excellence in his field. In his new role, he will contribute to strengthening the publication’s editorial standards, enhancing content quality, and supporting the organization’s mission of promoting …