News Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Daraz Pakistan, the country’s largest e-commerce platform, to accelerate financial inclusion, access to finance and digital enablement of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Pakistan. The collaboration advances the two institutions’ joint vision for economic growth at the grassroots level for long-term macroeconomic …

Strategic Expansion Enhances Retail Presence and Consumer Experience in Dubai By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Retail Pioneer, ‘Union Coop’ opened its new branch in the Nad Al Sheba Mall, in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. This comes as part of Union Coop’s expansion strategy aimed at serving the community and offering shoppers a unique retail experience. With this launch, …

By Rafiq Vayani LONDON /DUBAI: Chelsea Football Club has today announced a new, long-term global partnership with Dubai-headquartered DAMAC Properties, which has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market. In addition, an ultra-modern development, Chelsea Residences by DAMAC, is being designed and launched in partnership with Chelsea FC in Dubai, slated to be the first …

News Desk DUBAI: The Ministry of Finance has signed a strategic agreement with Lulu Hypermarket in a significant step to improve the efficiency of the government’s digital procurement system. This partnership will enable federal entities to access a wide range of catalogue products at competitive prices through the digital procurement platform.Held today in Dubai, the signing ceremony was attended by …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express Middle East will explore ways to reach …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board secured the Best Stand Feature Award, with judges remarking that the prominent stage set the perfect scene for their immersive cultural music and dance performances, conveying the vibrant destination effectively and memorably. The judges for the ATM 2025 Best Stand Awards included Nehme Shebab, Operations Director for RX Middle East; Philip …

News Desk DUBAI: The second day of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD 2025 witnessed continued strong international participation and active engagement from humanitarian and development entities worldwide. A key highlight of the day was the launch of the Global Education Summit for Development (GESD 2025), held under the theme: “Reshaping the Global Future …

Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is quickly establishing itself as a global contender. In 2024 alone, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) recorded 24.2% growth in real estate transactions from 2023, reaching AED 96.2 billion in value. Supported by strong foreign investment, a wave of high-profile developments and significant price appreciation, the emirate attracts growing interest from buyers seeking …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: At Arabian Travel Market 2025, Emirates today received a delegation from Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism. The delegation met with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group in the presence of Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer. The Jamaican delegation was led by The Honourable …

News Desk DUBAI: The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has reinforced its commitment to its strategic vision for the GCC market. This was highlighted at an official press conference at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s largest travel exhibition, led by the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism. During the briefing, Minister Barlett emphasized that the Gulf region is …