DUBAI: Gemini Building Materials, one of the UAE’s largest building materials stockists and suppliers,is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting customer reward campaign titled “Built to Win” Lucky Draw, featuring premium giveaways including Jetour Dashing cars, gold sovereigns, and iPhone 17 smartphones. As part of the campaign, the November lucky winners were selected through an e-raffle draw under the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together an elite line-up of local and international speakers, including ministers, heads of …

By Rafiq Vayani JEDDAH: flyadeal has introduced a raft of customer experience enhancements focused on convenience and flexibility with highlights including 7kg free carry-on baggage on its most basic fare bundle, ‘fly’. The value-added hand baggage incentive recognises the need for passengers who purchase the low-cost carrier’s most popular low fare packages, to take more essentials onboard when planning their …

Embracing the spirit of compassion, inclusion, and interfaith harmony, LADIESFUND, an initiative of Dawood Global Foundation (DGF), distributed nearly 200 food rations to the Christian community this Christmas under its flagship Bhook Mitao initiative. The distribution was held at The Buraq Center by LADIESFUND, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to ensuring that no family goes hungry regardless of faith. The heartfelt initiative brought together a distinguished group of …

Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad Qawwal enthralled the audience on last KARACHI: four-day “18th Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 – Jashan-e-Pakistan”, organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, concluded at the YMCA Ground, encapsulating the diverse colors of literature and fine arts. The concluding session was presided over by renowned poet Iftikhar Arif, while Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder …

DUBAI: As another year of ordering wraps up, talabat UAE is sharing some of the most surprising food and grocery trends that shaped how customers ate, drank, and shopped in 2025. From burgers and mini pizzas obsessions to the UAE’s love for yogurt, here are some of the top ordering stats on the talabat app this year. The UAE ordered …

Web Desk DUBAI: Following the unprecedented success of the world’s first trifold smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN, Huawei has announced the launch of a stunning new White version. This new colourway brings the elegance of white vegan leather with signature gold accents, offering a more commanding aesthetic. The pre-orders of the white version of the HUAWEI Mate XT …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced that ticket sales are now open for its new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, Syria, further expanding its Middle East network and enhancing regional air connectivity.  The first flight on the Muscat–Damascus route is scheduled to operate on 02 May, with conveniently timed services operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Damascus, one of the oldest …

News Desk KARACHI: Entrance tests for admission to the PhD programs for the year 2025 (second intake) were held on Sunday morning at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi. According to a spokesperson for ICCBS, University of Karachi, dozens of candidates appeared in the test, which commenced at 10:00 a.m. and concluded at 12:00 …

News Desk DUBAI: A young Filipina, who faced years of suffering and social hurdles due to a rare skull defect located behind her right eye, has received a new chance at life following a pioneering surgery at Medcare Hospital Sharjah. The 25-year-old, who journeyed from Iraq in search of hope after exhausting all other options, is now recovering without pain …