By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The number of dollar millionaires in the UAE has soared by 98% over the past decade, making it the second-fastest growing wealth market worldwide and driving a surge in high-value real estate transactions, The Private Capital Report from global property consultancy Knight Frank has revealed. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, MENA, explained: “In the …

American Airlines is proud to renew its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), reinforcing its dedication to preserving America’s national parks and encouraging exploration of the country’s iconic natural wonders, historic sites and cultural treasures. As NPF’s first official airline partner, American helps connect travelers with the beauty and history of America’s parks. American’s Living Green Employee Business Resource …

By Rafiq Vayani UMM AL QUWAIN: In an inspiring tribute to Earth Day 2025, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in strong and strategic collaboration with Umm Al Quwain Municipality, successfully carried out a landmark edition of its long-running national tree planting programme, “For Our Emirates We Plant.” The event took place at the scenic and ecologically significant Mangrove Beach in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The 54th Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was celebrated with a grand reception hosted by Mr. S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi. The event, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, was a gracious and memorable occasion, symbolizing the enduring friendship and close ties between Bangladesh …

Web Desk KARACHI: His Excellency, Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi delivered a keynote address at a significant engagement held between the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the ASEAN Trade Delegation. The meeting brought together esteemed diplomats, senior business leaders, and trade representatives from across the ASEAN region and Pakistan. In his …

News Desk HYDERABAD: U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom recently completed an official visit to Hyderabad, where he met with government officials, youth and academic leaders, members of the business community, and alumni of U.S. public diplomacy programs. The visit focused on strengthening the close and enduring people-to-people connections and economic collaboration between our two countries. During his visit to Jamshoro, …

Web Desk DUBAI/RIYADH: 7awi Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Amjad Fakhoury as the new Country Head for its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In this role, he will lead the company’s strategic expansion, drive market growth, and enhance 7awi’s presence in the region. Mr. Fakhoury brings extensive expertise in strategic leadership, sales …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based carrier flydubai aimed at enabling companies operating in the emirate to expand their global footprint by leveraging the airline’s integrated air freight services. Under the terms of the agreement, flydubai will offer preferential air freight rates to members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has seen the value of its brand surge to AED 12.3 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year, according to Brand Finance Journal’s latest Top 500 Banking Brands report. As a result, ADCB has advanced seven places in the global banking brand value rankings to the 102nd position. A …

News Desk DUBAI: Al Ansari Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange service provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This agreement represents the continuation of a robust and enduring collaboration, focused on driving innovation, facilitating expansion, and redefining …