DUBAI: South African nationals residing in the UAE can now visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Wafi City, Dubai, to renew their passports. Effective July 2025, VFS Global is the sole outsourced partner for the South Africa Department of Home Affairs in the UAE. Applicants no longer need to visit the Consulate General in Dubai to submit their …

DUBAI: An Indian student and Emirati National have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Wayne Nash D’Souza, an 18-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 510 with ticket number …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has achieved Level 3 accreditation in the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Accreditation programme, a significant milestone that marks the airport’s commitment to delivering world-class guest experiences. Awarded in July 2025, the Level 3 accreditation represents a major upgrade from the previous Levels 1 and 2, both of which have also …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Kiran Foundation, in collaboration with UNODC and NACTA and funded by the European Union, has successfully completed a 16-day training program titled “Building Safe and Happy Spaces.” The Certificate Ceremony will be held on 9th August 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Avari Towers, Karachi, followed by dinner. The training engaged 90 passionate participants …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has once again delivered a robust quarterly performance. Building on the solid foundation set in Q1 2025, the company reported sustained growth across all core business segments in the second quarter. The continued strength in property sales, a growing revenue backlog, and improved profitability reflect Emaar’s focused strategy, strong brand equity, and …

News Desk DUBAI: Orient Insurance, the leading UAE insurance provider and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim, today announced an exceptional set of financial results for the first half of 2025. The company demonstrated remarkable growth and operational excellence, underscoring its strategic focus and resilience in a dynamic market environment. Key Financial Highlights for H1 2025: • Insurance Revenue: AED 4.47 billion, up by …

DUBAI: In a major boost for cricket in the region, the Kuwait Cricket Board has announced it will host the first-ever DP World ILT20 Development Tournament – Kuwait, scheduled to begin in September 2025 at the scenic Sulaibiya Cricket Ground. This milestone tournament aims to create a clear pathway for Kuwait’s top cricketing talent to potentially earn a spot in the …

News Desk KARACHI: The “Maaraka-e-Haq” Independence Day celebrations were held in Sadar Town with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event was organized by the Education Department of Sadar Town in collaboration with the District Boys Scouts Association. The program aimed to instill a sense of national pride, patriotism, and appreciation for the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes among the students. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, today announced the release of its comprehensive ‘Economic Impact Assessment of foodpanda in Pakistan’ study, independently conducted by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The first-of-its-kind study unveils the significant economic contributions of foodpanda to Pakistan’s economy. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1953006398918320178?t=pxRAbMH0vGuObHxWdkr8IQ&s=19 The study, spearheaded by an accomplished team at LUMS, utilised primary …

News Desk DUBAI: SAP today announced that Grandiose Supermarket, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the Ghassan Aboud Group, has signed an agreement to implement RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Private Edition as the digital backbone of its operations, integrated with SAP Business AI. This strategic partnership will …