DUBAI: As another season comes to a close, Dubai Opera commemorates a year of record-breaking attendance and groundbreaking performances. The 2023-2024 season shattered previous attendance records, drawing over 250,000 people, the highest number since the venue’s opening in 2016, confirming Dubai Opera’s status as a leading cultural organisation in the Middle East. Other season highlights include: A diverse range of over 100 productions and 200 performances, spanning across …

News Desk DOHA: The highly awarded, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has an impressive new accolade to add to its gleaming collection, with Carlo Javakhia named General Manager of the Year, Qatar, by Hotelier Middle East. Coveted within the local hospitality community, this esteemed recognition reflects the importance of top tier leadership in creating a world-class destination that is dedicated to crafting …

News Desk DUBAI: Mlle Paola, the renowned perfume brand founded by socialite and entrepreneur Paola El Sitt, proudly introduces its latest collection, “The Wonders of Courage.” This highly anticipated collection features four unique Extraits de Parfum: MP 33, MP 39, MP 66, and MP 99, each crafted to embody strength, resilience, and the power to overcome life’s challenges. Since its …

​News Desk GENEVA: Qatar, the host country of the next International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), has nominated Eng. Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), as Chair-designate.  The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP) is the highest decision-making body of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies. PP-26 will take place in Doha, Qatar, from 9 to 27 …

DUBAI: Under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly celebrated the 27th Annual Emirates Recycling Awards on World Environment Day. This year’s event, held at Dubai Knowledge Park, brought together a diverse audience representing academic institutions, government bodies, private enterprises, the diplomatic corps, families, and the media. …

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has submitted a series of important tax proposals to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for consideration in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The measures recommended are revenue positive and will encourage resource allocation towards productive and documented sectors of the economy. This is important for …

DUBAI/MUMBAI: The 11th global edition of the World CX Summit and Awards, an event by Trescon, drew to a close at the Leela, Mumbai on 22nd May 2024. The event was attended by over 200+ CX experts participating in a day filled with insightful discussions focusing on solutions and innovations that are reshaping how businesses approach the customer experience space. …

AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Finance recently organised a workshop titled “Financial Planning for Supervisory Personnel in the Ajman Government.” The workshop aimed to equip supervisory personnel in government agencies across the Emirate of Ajman with the skills to plan financial resources efficiently and effectively, thereby playing a vital role in enhancing economic growth and financial stability in the emirate. …

DUBAI: Swank Development unveiled its exceptional “Lua Residences” project, located in the Mohammed bin Rashid City in Meydan. The project, with a total cost of over 320 million dirhams, was launched during a distinguished event attended by a group of VIPs and investors. This project marks a new chapter for Swank Development and is its first project that falls in …

DUBAI: The gaming industry takes a step forward in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Esports Federation, an organization created by the UAE government to promote esports in the UAE by organizing and coordinating sports activities and representing the country in various external forums, has reached a collaboration agreement with MENATech Entertainment to encourage initiatives linked to the world of …