By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Be prepared for a whole new era of indoor fun, as Adventure Island has opened its new flagship location at City Centre Deira. Located in one of Dubai’s central and easily accessible malls, Adventure Island CCD is a one-stop entertainment destination that people from all walks of life will enjoy. Adventure Island CCD is perfect for …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, hosted a business networking event today on the sidelines of Gulfood, the world’s largest food exhibition and conference, which is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17-21 February 2025. The event attracted the participation of 415 representatives from leading local and international …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received the prestigious Four-Star Major Airlines rating for the second time by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Based on passenger feedback, the rating reflects the carrier’s dedication to investing in enhancing customer experience as well as its commitment to innovation and growing its diverse network. Diana Sinclair, Vice President of Inflight Experience …

DUBAI: Sofitel Dubai Downtown has appointed Abigail Brown as its new Director of Talent & Culture. Abigail is set to enhance the hotel’s reputation for exceptional service and world-class guest experiences through innovative talent development and a commitment to integrity, bringing nearly a decade of strategic HR leadership in the Middle East and Europe. Abigail’s journey in hospitality began at …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE, inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at the 30th edition of Gulfood 2025 held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17-21, 2025. The event is one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries. Consul General Hussain Muhammad and …

Web Desk ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, hosted the UAE-Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue in Abu Dhabi today. The forum aimed to strengthen cooperation across various financial and economic sectors of mutual interest and to discuss best practices in budget preparation, public-private partnerships, and tax cooperation. From the UAE side, the forum was attended …

News Desk DUBAI: Swisslog, the global leader in innovative robotic, data-driven, and flexible automated solutions, has reported remarkable growth in the Middle East market, achieving over $60 million in project value in recent weeks across various industries, including food and beverage (F&B), grocery, fashion retail, and spare parts handling. Swisslog’s recent wins include major projects for leading businesses in the …

By Rafiq Vayani LAHORE: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, in collaboration with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), is supporting the 1st Faysal Bank SOP Unified Marathon in Lahore. This groundbreaking event aims to empower specially-abled athletes and promote inclusivity through the unifying power of sports. Following the tremendous success of the Karachi Marathon over the past …

Women Tech Quest, the pioneer Tech Competition for Women in Pakistan, an initiative of 10Pearls, is a platform for students and professional women to compete, learn, network and showcase their competency and talent in tech. The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest took place on Feb 15, 2025 and was physically held in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Over 3000 women …

News Desk DUBAI: Airbus has signed a 7-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models. This agreement will provide Ethiopian Airlines with dedicated on-site stock in Addis-Abeba, access to Airbus material pools worldwide, as well as repair and engineering support …