ABU DHABI: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote a culture of human rights across the United Arab Emirates, the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) conducted an introductory visit to the Umm Al Quwain Police General Headquarters. His Excellency Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Quwain Police, received the …

News Desk DUBAI: Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, an IMI company and the leading English-language news outlet from the Middle East, has been awarded the Excellence in Media Award at the Annual May Chidiac Foundation Media Awards held last night in Dubai. Throughout her distinguished career, Mina has and continues to play a pivotal role in elevating news coverage regionally and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Global Encounters Festival Pass will be available in the coming days! Everyone attending will need a Festival Pass. This pass is your gateway to everything the Festival has to offer from the Global Village and Art Gallery to the Film Festival, sports matches, and more. All attendees will need a Festival Pass to access these …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: In a landmark move for ethical finance and fintech advancement, O Gold, the UAE’s leading digital gold investment platform, has partnered with Mawarid Finance, a premier UAE-based Shariah-compliant financial institution established in 2006, to jointly develop and launch the region’s first Shariah-compliant prepaid card backed by physical gold. Founded to democratize access to precious metals, O …

DOHA: This May, Jamavar Doha, the Michelin-starred jewel of Indian fine dining in Qatar, invites guests to embark on a culinary journey across India with its limited-time Alphonso Mango Feasting Menu. Created as an ode to the beloved king of fruits, this seasonal feast brings together the bold flavours, heritage, and artistry of regional Indian cuisines. Curated by Culinary Director …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital, today announced the acquisition of the real estate of Hartland International School (“HIS”) in Dubai from NBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund advised by Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments Limited (“JHEMPIL”), valuing the school property at US$100 million. This acquisition marks Rava …

AREZZO, Italy: The 44th edition of Oroarezzo opens tomorrow, Saturday 10. The Italian Exhibition Group event, held at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi, Arezzo – Italy, will host and showcase the best of made-in-Italy gold and jewelry production until Tuesday, May 13. THE OPENING CEREMONYThe opening ceremony of Oroarezzo 2025 will begin at 11:30 am in the Auditorium with institutional greetings from Maurizio Ermeti, president of Italian Exhibition Group, Alessandro …

By Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Biz Today International successfully hosted the ‘Lifestyle Awards powered by Mehak Jewellers on Thursday, 8th May 2025 at Governor Hall, Karachi Marriott. This Lifestyle Award aims to celebrate the excellence of individuals and corporates across the lifestyle industry. Biz Today Internationals Lifestyle Awards was widely attended by business-leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and socialites who excel in their …

By Rafiq Vayani SCHILTACH/Berlin: Once again this year, the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD has recognized groundbreaking design achievements with particular relevance to society and everyday life. An international panel of experts evaluated almost 11,000 submissions from around 66 nations. The hansgrohe brand impressed with two innovative bathroom solutions and was honored with the coveted iF DESIGN AWARD ‘Gold’ labels. hansgrohe …

News Desk QUETTA: The Aga Khan University’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health (CoEWCH) at Aga Khan University, in collaboration with the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Balochistan, has launched the Strengthening Routine Immunization Project (SRIP) in Quetta. This project will be implemented across seven underserved districts—Quetta, Killa Abdullah, Chaman, Pishin, Mastung, Sibi, and Zhob—aiming to significantly improve …