The Friday Email was developed by Renée McGowan, CEO of global professional services firm Marsh McLennan for India, Middle East and Africa, and is based on her experience as a senior executive during the tumultuous period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the rising uncertainty felt by many of her colleagues in 2020, Ms. McGowan, who was then CEO of Asia for …

DUBAI: Emaar Properties is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its flagship residential development, The Oasis by Emaar, underlining its commitment to setting new benchmarks in luxury living. This prestigious project in Dubai now boasts a 108% increase in its lush landscapes, elevating the total development value from AED 34 billion to an astounding AED 73 billion. The Oasis …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 31st edition of the annual ARAMEX Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race (Aramex D2M) featuring 20 teams kicked off at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) on Saturday with great excitement in the presence of dignitaries, participants, and other sailing enthusiasts. This year’s race stands out for its notable level of female involvement, exemplified by the participation …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates scores its fourth “Grand Slam” as the airline announces a multi-year partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world – The Championships, Wimbledon. As the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon – Emirates will take the world of tennis to new heights with exciting activations on-ground. The Championships is set to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As attention turns to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 tournament from Sunday, the Official Draw for the emirate’s 32nd men’s event served up a host of intriguing matches as three of the world’s Top 10 players lead the chase for glory at Dubai Tennis Stadium. The 32-player field for the Dubai Duty Free …

DUBAI: Italian Jasmine Paolini battled back from a set and a break down in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, secure her first WTA 1000 title, and spoil qualifier Anna Kalinskaya’s fairytale week. Kalinskaya had already written her name in the history books, beating World No1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals on …

A gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange to celebrate closing of Enterprise Challenge Pakistan (ECP), a business competition for school children in Pakistan. The ceremony was also part of the effort to raise awareness on entrepreneurship amongst the youth of the country through ECP – an initiative of Prince’s Trust International and SEED Ventures. Enterprise Challenge Pakistan is …

DUBAI: Intangles, one of the world’s fastest-growing Digital Twin solutions providers, in its bid to bring the power of Digital Twin technology to every segment across the globe, has announced a strategic partnership with Bahwan Commercial Company, a professionally managed organisation in the Middle East. Intangles has been rapidly expanding its footprint, operating in 17 countries across diverse regions, including …

The United Arab Emirates and Kenya have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in a new chapter of trade relations between the two nations that will secure vital East and West supply chains, spur investment into priority sectors, and enhance market access for businesses on both sides. The CEPA will have significant positive impact on accelerating investment …

DUBAI: Air India, India’s leading global airline, today unveiled ‘Safety Mudras’, the airline’s new inflight safety video that seamlessly blends safety instructions with the kaleidoscope of India’s vibrant culture. Developed in collaboration with the visionary trio of Prasoon Joshi of McCann Worldgroup, Shankar Mahadevan and Bharatbala, the video is meticulously crafted to engage passengers and showcase the diversity and depth of the Indian …