News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is ramping up its operations for this year’s Hajj season, with 33 special flights to Jeddah and Medina operating until 31 May and between 10 and 16 June to support the thousands of pilgrims traveling for their once-in-a-lifetime journey to the holy city of Mecca. Emirates will also operate 13 more flights to/from regional destinations including …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Al Tayer Motors, the exclusive UAE importer-distributor for Ford and Lincoln vehicles, won three awards from Ford Motor Company in the Middle East following a 59% combined vehicle sales increase in 2024. Al Tayer Motors won the Presidents Awards for new vehicle sales for both Ford and Lincoln brands during the recent annual Ford Middle East …

DUBAI: First Response Healthcare (FRH), a leader in at-home healthcare services, has officially launched its eagerly awaited mobile app ‘Drect’ during its annual internal award show. The event—which followed a theme of technology, diversity, and growth—celebrated the achievements of their team while reinforcing the company’s commitment to leveraging technology for accessible, patient-first healthcare solutions. Drect has been expertly designed to …

DUBAI: Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency for developers and partners operating across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, has published its latest Dubai Real Estate Market Overview, offering insights into both off-plan and secondary residential sales trends for Q1 2025. Based on transaction analysis conducted by Whitewill, the report tracked activity across apartments, villas, and townhouses from January …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has partnered with Gohar Group of Companies, a leading real estate group, to officially launch JS Hotel REIT (JSHR), Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant hybrid hotel REIT featuring a multinational, globally renowned hotel brand …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a landmark moment for the UAE’s food production and industrial sectors, Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) was officially launched at the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum 2025. The announcement brings together five of the country’s most iconic dairy, poultry, juice and egg brands — Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, Al Jazira …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: TMC Pvt Ltd, one of the pioneers of business intelligence in Pakistan and largest system integration companies in the region, entered into a communications and strategic engagements partnership with Nutshell Communications, Pakistan’s leading service provider in strategic communications, government relations, and stakeholder management. The agreement was signed at the Head Office of Nutshell Group in Islamabad. The …

News Desk DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, has been named the “Best Vendor” in the lifestyle category for its Yasmina smart speakers at Channel Summit META 2025. The company’s smart speakers are powered by the human-like AI assistant Yasmina that engages in intelligent conversations in both Arabic and English and features a wide range of functions — from …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Retail Pioneer ‘Union Coop’ has announced its readiness to open two new branches in Dubai as part of its strategic expansion plan aimed at strengthening its presence across key areas of the city and serving a wider segment of residents. Mr. Mohamed Al Hashemi, CEO of Union Coop, revealed that the first branch is located in …

Web Desk DUBAI: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai today announced it was named the #1 Top Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent. The globally recognised Cvent Top Meeting Hotels lists properties that set themselves apart by delivering outstanding MICE experiences through thoughtful event planner collaboration, exceptional service, and tailored event offerings. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai’s strategic online presence …