By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, has announced positive summer 2025 results, recording significant year-on-year growth in occupany, Average Daily Rates (ADR), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar), underscoring the company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets and highlighting the region’s increasing appeal as a year-round tourism destination. During June this year, TIME Hotels saw a notable …

DUBAI: An Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian millionaires when his name was announced at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Pradeep Chalatan, a 55-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 512 …

ISLAMABAD: Oceanic Group / Marsh in Pakistan, led by Group MD Asad ur Rehman, recently hosted a meeting with Romanian officials, including Ambassador H.E. Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Robert Eduard Preda, and Head of Consular Section Cristian-Stelian COROMA. The meeting aimed to explore potential collaboration opportunities between Pakistan and Romania in the insurance, reinsurance, and IT …

Freshleaf made a refreshing splash at this year’s Indie Summer Pop on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, where its all-natural, non-toxic Room & Linen Sprays drew in curious visitors and loyal supporters alike. The Freshleaf stall became a hub of wellness and fragrance, offering guests the chance to experience the brand’s signature collections firsthand. Shoppers enjoyed …

Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD), part of the prestigious Nord Anglia Education group, is set to become the one of the first schools to offer the BTEC Level 2 qualification in Esports within the traditional curriculum – marking a bold new direction in how schools prepare students for the future world of work. Launching in August 2025 in …

KARACHI: Maintaining its winning streak, Mondelez Pakistan has been honored at the Dragons of Pakistan Awards 2025 with a Gold, Silver and Black Dragon. These achievements highlight the strength of a clear vision, passionate teams and collaborative partnerships. Earlier this year, the company received four accolades at the Effie Awards, including one Gold, two Silver and one Bronze. The company …

ISLAMABAD: GameBird, Pakistan’s first and biggest esports platform powered by Telenor Pakistan, marked a powerful revival of its legacy through the PUBG Mobile Summer Series — a high-stakes tournament that brought local esports to the forefront of competitive gaming. The tournament drew massive participation from across Pakistan, with 256 squads and over 1,000 players. Adding to its prestige, 16 international …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A Water Filtration Plant has been installed at Bokara Road, Pir Wadhai Rawalpindi with the generous support of Mr. Yasunori Kobayashi, Rotary Club of Tokyo- Mukojima, Japan. The water filtration plant was inaugurated on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4.30 pm by the President Rotary International Francesco Arezzo, Rotary Foundation Chair Holgar Knaack, Chair International PolioPlus …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has announced a strategic expansion of its global distribution reach through a new Dual Partnership with Hahnair. This collaboration will make SalamAir flights even more accessible to travel agents and passengers across 190 markets. Through Hahnair’s interline products, SalamAir’s flights are now available for ticketing under the airline’s own OV code in …

News Desk DUBAI: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and e& money, the fintech arm of e&, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide wage protection services via the e& money platform. This enables individuals to manage salary payments for domestic workers in line with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks. By leveraging MOHRE’s advanced technology, e& money …