News Desk KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on February 13, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Bank Alfalah reported profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 28.34 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, translating into earning per share of PKR 17.97 compared to …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) and Aga Khan University (AKU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the upgradation of the National Museum of Pakistan, one of the country’s principal institutions dedicated to preserving cultural, historical, and artistic heritage. The MoU signing ceremony, held on 16 February 2026 in Karachi, formalised a …

News Desk SIDNEY: Emirates has renewed its long-standing 23-year partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to connecting people through world-class music, culture, and travel experiences. As Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship globally, the renewed partnership with Sydney Symphony Orchestra builds on more than two decades of collaboration and will continue to bring extraordinary musical performances …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: “Turn Your Can into Climate Action” — this powerful call resonated across the UAE as the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully delivered the 30th cycle of its flagship Can Collection Day, transforming a simple act of recycling into a nationwide movement for climate responsibility. As the world marked Valentine’s Day, communities across the UAE demonstrated that …

Crystal has officially unveiled its flagship residential address, The Hudson, Opal by Crystal, at an exclusive evening hosted at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers – a statement moment that signals the group’s design-first intent as it advances its Dubai expansion roadmap under the leadership of Mr. Mustafa Gandhi. Set within Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), The Hudson has been selected as a …

What does power actually look like in 2026? If your imagination still conjures mahogany-panelled boardrooms and the faint rustle of bespoke tailoring, you have not been paying attention. These days, it looks rather more like this: a cluster of founders in crisp linen, huddled over cold brew on a Palm Jumeirah terrace, the Arabian Gulf performing its usual turquoise sorcery …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ajman Properties Corporation “Aqaar” has concluded a strategic brand agreement with “Dusit International”, one of Thailand’s leading integrated hospitality companies, to develop the “Dusit Thani Residences Ajman” project under the luxury “Dusit Thani” brand umbrella. As the first residential project in Ajman bearing an international brand and managed by a global hospitality company, this project represents …

Press Conference Announcing Wasaka from Sajid–Wajid Khandan: A New Creative Venture Bridging Bollywood and the Middle East, Launching With a Grand Musical Showcase Featuring the Original Sabri Brothers & Salman Ali DUBAI: At the specially convened press conference, Sajid Khan formally unveiled WASAKA, presenting it as a groundbreaking creative movement set to redefine the future of musical storytelling. Media, industry …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, operating one of Europe’s youngest fleets, has reached another significant milestone in its journey that began in 1933 with a modest fleet of five aircraft. Joining the fleet at the end of 2025, the 500th aircraft named ‘TK Family’ was unveiled during a special launch event today by the Turkish flag carrier. The unveiling …

DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is underway: buyers are favouring developers that offer …