DOHA: In a region eager to embrace emerging technologies, Snap Inc. is stepping up its investment in the region by empowering the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR) developers in MENA and building their AR capabilities at Web Summit Qatar 2025. With over 85% of GCC Snapchatters engaging with AR lenses daily, Snap is ensuring that the region remains at …

News Desk For the second consecutive year, Emirates SkyCargo was named International Airline of the Year at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The accolade, voted for by STAT Times international readers, highlights the essential role Emirates SkyCargo plays in facilitating and shaping global logistics. The Emirates SkyCargo team, led by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva made history on the hallowed hard centre court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday, beating World No7 Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to become the youngest player to reach a WTA 1000 final. Having defeated 2022 Dubai finalist Marketa Vondrousova in the second round and World No2 Iga Swiatek in the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: HRE Development has officially launched SkyHills Astra – a revolutionary residential project that embodies the spirit of social responsibility and purpose driven living – at an exclusive event held last night at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai, attended by real estate brokers, investors, and VIPs. Located in Al Barsha South, opposite Dubai Hills Estate, SkyHills Astra …

News Desk DUBAI: BAMX Properties – a forward-thinking real estate developer renowned internationally for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and luxury – has announced its official launch in the UAE. The company held a special launch event last night at the 5-star H Hotel in Dubai. With a legacy spanning three decades, BAMX brings its expertise to Dubai after successfully …

News Desk DUBAI: With Ramadan just around the corner, Premier Inn Middle East kicks off its special Ramadan Flash Sale this Sunday 23 February offering hotel stays from just AED 125++ per night. To make your Ramadan stay even more comfortable, guests booking directly with the hotel can enjoy a free early check-in or late check-out. Plus, visitors can indulge in a delicious Iftar menu, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Lucky Cement Limited (PSX Symbol: LUCK) announced a 5 for 1 stock split through its notice to PSX on February 21, 2025. The said recommendation was made in its Board meeting held on February 20, 2025, which is subject to approval by its shareholders in an Extra ordinary General Meeting (EoGM) to be held on March …

Web Desk JEDDAH/DUBAI: Dr Razan Jawdat is a renowned scientist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), specialising in reproductive genetics. With a background in molecular genetics, her work focuses on Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). This cutting-edge technique enhances reproductive outcomes and prevents hereditary diseases. Dr. Jawdat’s expertise in genomic testing at the embryology level has placed KFSHRC …

News Desk ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), participated in the GTR MENA Conference as a strategic sponsor. The event was held in Dubai on February 18 and 19. The conference brought together more than 80 experts from the industrial and commercial sectors to discuss key economic issues, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) will welcome more than 2.5 million guests between 20 and 28 February, averaging 280,000 daily and peaking at over 295,000 on Saturday, 22 February. A mix of global events and school holidays across key markets will make this one of DXB’s busiest travel periods. Guests are urged to use Dubai Metro to and …