News Desk DUBAI/MUSCAT: Emirates’ highly anticipated Airbus A350 is now a regular sight at Muscat International Airport, with the start of regular daily services between Dubai and Muscat. The deployment of the next-generation aircraft, originally slated for 1 July, was brought forward by a week. The aircraft operates flight EK 866, which departs Dubai at 2:15 am and arrives in …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the second quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to operational reliability and transparency. OTP is a measure of how often an airline is on time and is an indicator of the airline’s ability to meet its commitment to punctuality for its customers. Between April …

News Desk DUBAI: Celebrating a series of remarkable milestones, Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, today announced a truly monumental achievement: recording its best sales month since its foundation with AED 1.1 billion in June 2025. This record-breaking performance reflects the company’s rapid growth and strong market position, culminating in its ranking as the 5th among …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the second session of its flagship community engagement platform, MAILIS, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Gaming. The session entitled ‘AI Joins the Game’ explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence across the gaming industry, from gameplay and innovation to storytelling and career pathways. As part of MBZUAI’s Year …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Emirates and World Rugby have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off on 22 August in England. Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of  World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free today announced record half-year sales performance posting a 5.34% year-on-year increase with turnover reaching Dhs4.118 billion (US$1.128 billion) for the first six months of 2025. This exceeded last year’s previous record turnover for the first half of the year by Dhs208.95 million (US$ 57.24 million). The airport retailer recorded robust growth in April, May …

Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO and CEO-designate of Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration, following the successful completion of rigorous coursework and original research. This remarkable academic milestone makes Syed Amir Ali one of the youngest CEO-designates in Pakistan to earn a PhD, setting a powerful precedent for raising academic …

KARACHI: A delegation from GIFT University, comprising Mr. Anwar Dar, Chairman, Mr. Atif Farooqi, Advisor to Chairman, and Mr. Sohail Shamim Firpo, Executive Director GIFT University Sindh Secretariat, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Zubair Motiwala, Chairman, Businessman Group (BMG). During the meeting, the delegation announced a generous offer of PKR 11 million worth of scholarships to deserving students in …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Airports organized a guided travel simulation experience at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for a group of children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in the Ta’alouf Programme. The programme is run by Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. The experience aimed to boost the children’s self-confidence and prepare them and their families to travel …