By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: REDTAG, the trusted name in value fashion and homeware, has opened its latest store in Jeddah. With its prominent location, this store launch confirms REDTAG’s commitment to offering affordable, trend-led apparel to families across the Kingdom. Located in Al Yasmin Mall, Al Ajawad Street, Al-Manar, the new 765-square-metre space offers an inviting and modern retail environment …

News Desk KARACHI: ABHI, an embedded finance platform revolutionizing access to financial wellness, has partnered with Matco Foods Limited, South Asia’s leading food processing and export company. Through this collaboration, Matco Foods will be providing ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) service to its employees, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to employee empowerment and financial well-being. Through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation, bringing Etihad’s signature luxury and a true First class experience to narrowbody flying. “The A321LR is an amazing aircraft which proves …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. The airline will roll out its refreshed A380s to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nice and Perth and its upgraded Boeing 777s to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Frankfurt, as well as another refitted …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Wego, the largest online travel marketplace and the number 1 travel App for flight bookings and searches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today revealed the relative popularity of global destinations with Middle East travelers. Wego users search for tens of millions of trips each quarter, and its flight and hotel data have been …

By Rafiq Vayani KATOWICE, Poland: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCC) has officially opened its first international representative office in Poland, marking a pivotal moment in the Chamber’s global expansion strategy. The opening reflects the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and is a historic step forward in the growing relationship between the two countries. This …

News Desk DUBAI: The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors and over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries. Underscoring the growing importance of ATM in the global tourism landscape, international exhibitors account for 67% of companies showcased at the event, while the Middle East comprises …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Dubai chapter of TiE Global has officially launched the sixth annual TiE Women MENA 2025 competition, an empowering initiative designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs across the region. The program runs five parallel tracks: TiE Women Emirati, TiE Women UAE, TiE Women Saudi Arabia, TiE Women Egypt, and TiE Women Rest of MENA. The …

Web Desk DUBAI: As global luxury faces headwinds in key markets like China, and as consumer behavior across the GCC shifts toward value-driven, digital-first experiences, a new retail-tech player is emerging in Dubai to meet that moment. Hushday, the region’s first premium, invitation-only flash sales platform, has raised over AED 2 million (USD $550,000) in pre-seed funding from regional tech investors. Its ambition: …

News Desk DUBAI: During the first board meeting, Al Tayer appointed Chairman of Salik Company, Abdulmuhsen as Vice Chairman Al Tayer: We will continue advancing the company’s strategic direction. The newly elected Board of Directors of Salik held its first meeting for the new term (2025–2028), during which His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer was elected as Chairman of the Board, …