DUBAI: talabat has been awarded the Delivering Excellence Award by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police, recognizing its commitment to safer roads and responsible delivery operations, enabled through sustained and transparent collaboration with Dubai Government entities. The Delivering Excellence Award affirms talabat’s partnership-first approach, highlighting the impact of public–private collaboration in advancing road safety, protecting delivery riders, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Unity Foods Limited has been named a trusted partner of the UAE Royal Family and the Welfare Association of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the distribution of Ramazan ration packages to underprivileged communities across Sindh. The humanitarian initiative is being facilitated through the Pakistan Embassy in the UAE, reinforcing strong bilateral cooperation and …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The World Laureates Summit 2026 (WLS 2026) officially opened yesterday in Dubai. The summit is hosted by World Laureates Association (WLA) and co-hosted by KuCoin. The event brings together leading scientists, research institutions, and policymakers from around the world, aiming to place fundamental science and public governance within a shared global dialogue. As one of the …

Sport Desk RIYADH: Al Haboob (الهَبُوب), the world’s first professional camel racing team competing across the GCC, is driven by an ambition to dominate the sport and to create impact both on and off the track through bold marketing and storytelling. After generating global attention with the announcement of football icon Paul Pogba as ambassador and stakeholder in December 2025, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received five distinguished awards from the British Safety Council in the 2025 cycle, reaffirming its global leadership and excellence in health and safety, environmental management and institutional well-being. DEWA was awarded the Sword of Honour in Health and Safety for the 18th time, the Globe of Honour in Environmental Management …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has begun 2026 on a high note, recording its strongest January performance on record, achieving AED858.21 million (US$235 million), representing a 18.53% increase over January last year and marking an outstanding start to the year. January 2026 is now ranked as Dubai Duty Free’s third-highest sales month on record, surpassed only by December …

News Desk MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s Low Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond. In 2025, SalamAir operated 22,164 flights, carried over 3.4 million passengers, and expanded its network to over 44 destinations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The airline now operates a modern fleet of 15 aircraft, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 marks a milestone with strategic Platinum Partnerships. MoU signed between Karachi Marriott, PTM, and South Air. Raza Abbas (GM, Karachi Marriott) and Syed Muhammad Ali Hamdani (CEO, PTM) led the ceremony. AVM (R) Ijaz Malik (Deputy CEO, South Air) and industry leaders joined to celebrate collaboration. Together, driving growth and innovation …

Dubai’s live entertainment calendar is set for a major highlight this Valentine’s Day with the announcement of Comedy Mixtape Fest Vol. 2, scheduled to take place on 14 February 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event is being brought to the city by Midas Events and Eva Live Middle East, in partnership with DXB LIVE. Building on the …

W Capital Real Estate Brokerage ranked the top UAE selling Agent for Deyaar Development projects in 2025 “This achievement reflects the company’s successful marketing efforts and its strategy of aligning with market demands by promoting the best residential and commercial projects in the UAE market,” said CEO, Walid Al Zarooni. Al Zarooni noted that this recognition from Deyaar Development, a …