By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Returning for its most ambitious edition yet, Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to transform the skies and the sector, with a programme designed to elevate engagement, connection, and innovation. Registration is now officially open for the 19th edition, scheduled for 17-21 November 2025 at Dubai World Central (DWC). Reflecting the UAE’s visionary ambitions and rapidly growing aviation sector, …

Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments. Emirates’ latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly retrofitted aircraft deployments are in response to increased demand across the airline’s network …

Web Desk KARACHI: A new study commissioned by Visa reveals a rise in consumer awareness and proactive security measures for digital payments across Pakistan. The latest edition of Visa’s Stay Secure study, which surveyed 500 adults in the country, found that 98% of consumers now actively taking precautions to secure their online transactions, showcasing increased savviness as digital payments gain …

News Desk DUBAI: LG Electronics Gulf, a company specializing in consumer electronics and smart home technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, to explore joint innovations in the fields of smart living, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The MoU was signed by Amel Chadli, President of Gulf …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: What started with a dream and a dining table is now one of the GCC’s leading boutique communications agencies. Boldly stepping into its 10th year, SOCIATE Communications is thrilled to mark this significant milestone. Delivering high-impact PR and marketing solutions across the GCC, SOCIATE Communications has grown from a one-woman team, founded by entrepreneur Rosa Bullock, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Valor Hospitality Partners, the globally renowned full-service hotel management company, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Al Feroz Group, a premier real estate developer, are pleased to announce the signing of Pullman Karachi Brentwood Tower, Pakistan’s first Pullman-branded hotel, set to open in 2028. This landmark collaboration brings together Valor’s operational excellence, Accor’s global brand leadership, and …

News Desk DUBAI: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has released new buyer insights from ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, revealing changing expectations among Dubai’s premium real estate purchasers. Compiled from direct buyer engagements in H1 2025, the analysis provides a snapshot of how high-net-worth individuals (HWNI) are navigating the city’s residential market. Key Buyer PrioritiesThe report shows that …

By Rafiq Vayani CAIRO: INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding and one of the UAE’s leading organizers of specialized events, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA) during the fourth edition of Africa Health ExCon 2025, the continent’s largest healthcare event, held under the patronage …

In June 2025, Standard Chartered Pakistan received two prestigious awards for its exceptional work in Diversity & Inclusion. The Bank was honoured with the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Diamond Recognition Award by the Employer’s Federation of Pakistan, acknowledging its dedication to creating a gender-inclusive workspace. Additionally, SC Pakistan was recognized for its excellence in Best Accessible Documentation, Employment for …

As the UAE continues to nurture a new wave of ambitious, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, mobility choices are rapidly evolving to match their dynamic lifestyles. VinFast VF 8 is a premium all-electric SUV that blends intelligent features, eye-catching design, and long-term reliability, making it the perfect companion for the nation’s next generation of business leaders. With the UAE ranked among the top …