News Desk DUBAI: dnata Travel Group has announced the appointment of Maura Geertsma as its new Divisional Vice President, Corporate Travel. The newly created role strengthens the company’s ability to meet global demand for strategic corporate travel solutions. Based in Dubai, Maura will oversee dnata Travel Management – the Group’s corporate travel business – working closely with its regional leadership across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, and Iraq to enhance service excellence, strengthen …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Consul of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, hosted a grand reception at the Pearl Continental Hotel to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Italy (La Festa della Repubblica Italiana). The event commemorated the birth of the Italian Republic while honoring the enduring shared values of democracy, unity, and resilience. The high-profile evening was …

As climate concerns intensify and sustainability shifts from aspiration to a business imperative, companies across industries are increasingly embedding environmental responsibility across their operations, products, and long-term strategies. Across sectors, from technology and manufacturing to consumer electronics and energy-efficient solutions, businesses recognise that addressing environmental challenges requires collective action, innovation, and accountability. This year’s World Environment Day theme, “Climate Action” …

News Desk DUBAI: Ongoing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East are influencing how investors, lenders and advisors assess real estate risk across the UAE, says Rus Kolinko, Managing Partner at Archers Valuation & Advisory. While real estate activity across Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains relatively resilient, Archers notes that conversations around risk, liquidity and downside protection have become more prominent, …

News Desk TARBES, France: The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, efficient TBM 960 to represent the company’s single-engine turboprop-powered general aviation product line. The Kodiak 900’s presence in Europe highlights the Kodiak family’s unique combination of …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: AliExpress has launched its Summer Sale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, running from June 1-10 with selected deals of up to 80% off. Coinciding with a surge in demand for premium home tech and branded goods, the platform is expanding its Brand+ channel to offer more exciting authenticated global labels. With optimized delivery …

Web Desk DUBAI: MAXION, the UAE-based dating app, has unveiled a new strategic vision Real Dates, Real People, where professionals can browse live dates, pick one, and show up in real time. The app has been revamped, built on its mission to end loneliness, in response to rising dating app fatigue among individuals and evolving user behaviour. According to industry …

RIYADH: Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia’s largest retail pharmacy chain and an integrated Omnihealth platform. This collaboration will integrate Checkout.com‘s cutting-edge payment acquiring and processing technology into Nahdi’s online platforms, optimizing the digital payment experience and improving payment success rates for millions of its customers in KSA and …

News Desk KARACHI: Cement despatches declined during May-26. Total Cement despatches during May-26 were 3.837 million tons against 4.858 million tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year, showing a decline of 21.02%. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement despatches by the industry during the month of May-26 were 3.205 …

News Desk DUBAI: Union Coop’s Silicon Oasis, Al Khawaneej, Al Nahda, and Motor City branches have been awarded the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification, in recognition of the effectiveness of their Food Safety Management System and its compliance with internationally recognized standards. The certification reflects Union Coop’s commitment to implementing the highest food safety standards and preventive …