DUBAI: Object 1 has announced a robust start to the year, with sales value surging by 220% and sales volume increasing by 140% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data, including resales. The company strengthened its position as a key player in the Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) and Jumeirah Village …

DUBAI: With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates has handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations. These figures mark a 3.7% increase in total bags on last year. Despite its complex operation, …

Biz Today International Report DUBAI: Aqsa Waqas, a distinguished professional content writer, counselor, educationist, teacher trainer, senior directress, and devoted mother of two, was honored with an Appreciation Award at the Biz Today International Lifestyle Awards on Thursday, 8th May, 2025 at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. In addition to receiving the award, Aqsa Waqas took on the role of Master of Ceremony, skillfully hosting …

Peak of Success | Global Recognition Biz Today International Report DUBAI: In a prestigious ceremony held at the Karachi Marriott Hotel, renowned real estate visionary Mr. Danish Qureshi was honored with the Biz Today International Lifestyle Award for his remarkable investments totaling 2,500 Crores in landmark projects including Emaar, HMR, and The Mangrove. The award was presented by His Excellency …

News Desk AMMAN: S&P has announced on 8 May that it has raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Company) and its $500 million notes outstanding due July 9, 2025, issued out of Hikma Finance USA LLC, to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. S&P said its rating action reflects Hikma’s good business momentum and …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Adding yet another feather to its cap, the Ministry of Finance has clinched three Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards 2025 from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). The awards were in recognition of the Ministry’s leading practices in procurement and supply chain management within the government’s digital procurement system. The achievement has …

News Desk DUBAI: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inspected the state-of-the-art 132/11 kV digital substation (Nad Hessa), which has been designed to meet the growing demand for energy while setting new standards in digital optimisation and sustainability. The substation utilises advanced technologies in control systems, digital communications, cyber security …

SUKKUR: In a significant move to improve healthcare access in Sindh, Dawood Global Foundation (DGF), in collaboration with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), distributed a total of 140 wheelchairs to government hospitals in the districts of Ghotki, Sukkur, and Khairpur. A special distribution ceremony was held at the District Health Office (DHO) in Sukkur, Sindh, and was attended …

ABU DHABI: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote a culture of human rights across the United Arab Emirates, the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) conducted an introductory visit to the Umm Al Quwain Police General Headquarters. His Excellency Major General Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Commander-in-Chief of Umm Al Quwain Police, received the …

News Desk DUBAI: Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, an IMI company and the leading English-language news outlet from the Middle East, has been awarded the Excellence in Media Award at the Annual May Chidiac Foundation Media Awards held last night in Dubai. Throughout her distinguished career, Mina has and continues to play a pivotal role in elevating news coverage regionally and …